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U.S. begins paying Afghan refugees in Qatar to return home, veterans and advocates call move a betrayal

Afghanistan, Feb. 12 -- The U.S. State Department has started paying Afghans stranded in Qatar to return home, prompting warnings from veterans and advocates about betrayal. According to Reuters, mor... Read More


Bangladesh holds parliamentary elections amid unrest and reforms

Afghanistan, Feb. 12 -- Millions in Bangladesh cast votes Thursday in parliamentary elections following Sheikh Hasina's 2024 ouster, amid political instability and ongoing constitutional reforms natio... Read More


Trump tells Netanyahu U.S. talks with Iran must continue amid Israeli push for expansion

Afghanistan, Feb. 12 -- President Donald Trump said talks with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu ended without agreement but stressed continuing negotiations with Iran remains essential. Trum... Read More


Drone strike on Sudan mosque kills three children

Afghanistan, Feb. 12 -- A drone strike on a mosque in Sudan's North Kordofan killed three children during Quran lessons, raising fresh concerns over civilian safety. Three children were killed and 13... Read More


UNICEF announces €2 million French aid for earthquake victims in eastern Afghanistan

Afghanistan, Feb. 12 -- UNICEF announces French-funded program delivering food and nutrition support to thousands of earthquake-affected families across eastern Afghanistan. UNICEF announced a joint ... Read More


UK envoy says freedom of expression vital for Afghanistan's future

Afghanistan, Feb. 12 -- UK Special Representative for Afghanistan Richard Lindsay said independent Afghan media play a crucial role in bringing citizens' voices to the international community. Lindsa... Read More


Trump administration drafting new U.S. policy on Afghanistan

Afghanistan, Feb. 12 -- US officials say work continues on Washington's new Afghanistan policy, though its announcement timeline remains unclear pending further interagency reviews and consultations. ... Read More


Germany transfers 47 Afghans from Pakistan to Berlin

Afghanistan, Feb. 12 -- German authorities transferred 47 Afghan nationals from Pakistan to Berlin after completing migration procedures under a previously approved humanitarian admission program this... Read More


UN Chief Calls for Equal Role of Women in Science

Afghanistan, Feb. 11 -- UN Secretary-General stresses scientific progress and global problem-solving require equal participation of women and men, urging stronger support for girls' education worldwid... Read More


Islamabad Police Detain 65 Suspects, Including 7 Afghans, in Security Operation

Afghanistan, Feb. 11 -- Islamabad Capital Territory police detained 65 individuals, including 7 Afghan nationals, during a large-scale search and clearance operation in the Sabzi Mandi area of the cap... Read More