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U.S. Counterterrorism Center Warns of Persistent Al-Qaeda Threat

Afghanistan, Sept. 20 -- The U.S. National Counterterrorism Center warned that al-Qaeda remains a persistent threat, urging vigilance and precaution against possible attacks on American interests worl... Read More


Syrian Embassy Reopens in Washington After Over a Decade

Afghanistan, Sept. 20 -- After more than eleven years of closure, the Syrian Embassy in Washington reopened, hailed by Damascus as a historic step towards restoring bilateral ties and dialogue. The S... Read More


Suicide Blast at Chaman Border Kills Six, Halts Afghanistan-Pakistan Crossing

Afghanistan, Sept. 20 -- A deadly suicide bombing near Chaman killed at least six people and forced the closure of the vital Spin Boldak crossing between Afghanistan and Pakistan. A suicide bombing i... Read More


Pakistan-Saudi Pact Raises Nuclear Umbrella Prospect, Analysts Warn of Signal to Israel

Afghanistan, Sept. 20 -- Pakistan's new defense pact with Saudi Arabia could extend Islamabad's nuclear umbrella to Riyadh, a move analysts warn sends a strong signal to Israel amid rising regional te... Read More


China Issues Warning as Trump Urges US Return to Afghanistan's Bagram Airbase

Afghanistan, Sept. 20 -- China issued a warning after Donald Trump urged a US return to Afghanistan's Bagram Airbase, stressing respect for Afghanistan sovereignty and cautioning against heightened re... Read More


Trump Planning $100,000 Fee on H-1B Work Visa Applicants

Afghanistan, Sept. 20 -- President Donald Trump is preparing to impose a $100,000 fee on H-1B visa applicants, aiming to limit foreign skilled workers and reshape US immigration policy. The White Hou... Read More


Four US Soldiers Killed in Black Hawk Helicopter Crash During Training in Washington State

Afghanistan, Sept. 20 -- Four US soldiers were killed when a Black Hawk helicopter crashed during a training mission near Joint Base Lewis-McChord in Washington State, the Army confirmed Saturday. Th... Read More


Trump Says U.S. Seeking to Regain Control of Afghanistan's Bagram Air Base

Afghanistan, Sept. 19 -- U.S. President Donald Trump announced that Washington seeks to regain control of Afghanistan's Bagram Air Base, stressing its strategic importance near China's nuclear facilit... Read More


U.S. Blocks UN Security Council Gaza Ceasefire Resolution

Afghanistan, Sept. 19 -- The United States vetoed a UN Security Council resolution demanding an immediate Gaza ceasefire, opposing 14 members backing action amid intensifying Israeli military operatio... Read More


Afghanistan Knocked Out of Asia Cup 2025 After Defeat to Sri Lanka

Afghanistan, Sept. 19 -- Afghanistan crashed out of the Asia Cup 2025 after a six-wicket defeat to Sri Lanka, who advanced to the Super Four with an unbeaten record. Sri Lanka booked their place in t... Read More