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Fifteen Million Primary-Age Girls Worldwide Out of School, UN Reports

Afghanistan, Aug. 14 -- The UN says 15 million primary-age girls are out of school globally, warning that systemic discrimination continues to block equal education access for girls and young women. ... Read More


Two Police Officers Injured in Virginia Shooting

Afghanistan, Aug. 14 -- Two police officers were injured in a shooting in Gretna, Virginia, near the North Carolina border, as authorities search for the unidentified suspect who remains at large. In... Read More


Extra Burial Fee for 'Larger Bodies' in UK Sparks Public Outcry

Afghanistan, Aug. 14 -- A UK council faces backlash for charging extra burial fees for larger graves, sparking public outrage, accusations of discrimination, and calls for nationwide guidelines on fun... Read More


Controversial Photo of Iran's Foreign Minister in Iraq Sparks Global Media Attention

Afghanistan, Aug. 14 -- A widely circulated photo of Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi in Iraq, wearing a black shawl, has drawn international media coverage and speculation amid heightene... Read More


U.S. to Partner with Pakistan on Critical Minerals and Hydrocarbons, Says Secretary of State Rubio

Afghanistan, Aug. 14 -- U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced plans to enhance cooperation with Pakistan in critical minerals and hydrocarbons, highlighting shared economic interests alongside... Read More


At Least 26 Migrants Drown as Boat Sinks Near Italy's Lampedusa

Afghanistan, Aug. 14 -- At least 26 migrants lost their lives on Wednesday when a boat traveling from Libya to Europe capsized near the Italian island of Lampedusa, according to the Italian Coast Guar... Read More


North Korean Leader Kim Jong Un Reaffirms Support for Russia's Military Actions

Afghanistan, Aug. 13 -- North Korean leader Kim Jong Un pledged unwavering support for Russia's military operations in a call with Vladimir Putin, reaffirming commitments under their Comprehensive Str... Read More


Golden Dome: Four-Layer U.S. Missile Shield to Cost $175 Billion

Afghanistan, Aug. 13 -- The Pentagon's Golden Dome missile-defense plan features one space layer and three land-based layers with 11 batteries nationwide, estimated at $175 billion, aiming for deploym... Read More


42 Polio-Positive Samples Detected in Pakistan

Afghanistan, Aug. 13 -- Pakistan's health authorities confirmed 42 polio-positive sewage samples in July, raising concerns over increased virus circulation and highlighting the urgent need for nationw... Read More


Israeli Strikes in Gaza Kill 73, Worsen Humanitarian Crisis

Afghanistan, Aug. 13 -- Israeli strikes on Gaza killed 73, including 19 aid workers, in 24 hours as blockade-driven hunger and destruction deepen a crisis that has claimed over 61,000 lives. At least... Read More