Afghanistan, Jan. 2 -- Zahran Mamdani, New York's first Muslim mayor, officially takes office, pledging bold initiatives on housing, public transit, and advancing social equity citywide. Zahran Mamda... Read More
Afghanistan, Jan. 2 -- Somalia's Defense Ministry announced that 29 Al-Shabaab militants were killed in a Jabad operation, destroying weapons and vehicles with international partner support. Somalia'... Read More
Afghanistan, Jan. 2 -- Chinese President Xi Jinping, in his annual New Year address, reaffirmed Beijing's commitment to the reunification of China and Taiwan, emphasizing it as unstoppable. Chinese P... Read More
Afghanistan, Jan. 2 -- In 2025, Afghanistan women and girls faced widespread exclusion from education and work, worsening poverty, limiting economic growth, and threatening long-term social developmen... Read More
Afghanistan, Jan. 2 -- Food prices in Afghanistan surged over four percent in December 2025, driven by rising costs of grains, vegetables, oil, and ongoing trade disruptions with Pakistan. Afghanista... Read More
Afghanistan, Jan. 2 -- At least six people were killed on the fifth day of widespread protests across Iran, as demonstrations continue to spread from cities to rural areas. Local media outlet Fars Ne... Read More