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U.S. Launches Sweeping Review of 55 Million Visa Holders Under New Vetting Policy

Afghanistan, Aug. 22 -- The U.S. has begun continuous vetting of all 55 million visa holders, revoking thousands for overstays, crimes, or security threats, sparking debate over privacy and due proces... Read More


Pakistan Urges U.S. to Buy Back Abandoned Weapons in Afghanistan

Afghanistan, Aug. 22 -- Pakistan has urged the U.S. to buy back abandoned weapons in Afghanistan, warning they fuel insurgents. The $7 billion arsenal now threatens regional security and Pakistan's st... Read More


OpenAI to Open First India Office in New Delhi Later This Year

Afghanistan, Aug. 22 -- OpenAI will open its first India office in New Delhi later this year, highlighting India as its second-largest market and beginning local hiring to expand operations. OpenAI, ... Read More


U.S. Revokes Security Clearance of Former Afghanistan Envoy Tom West and 36 Officials

Afghanistan, Aug. 22 -- The U.S. revoked the security clearance of former Afghanistan envoy Tom West and 36 officials, citing misuse of intelligence, politicization, unauthorized disclosures, and brea... Read More


Pakistan's Top Court Approves Bail for Imran Khan in May 9 Cases

Afghanistan, Aug. 21 -- Pakistan's Supreme Court granted bail to Imran Khan in eight May 9 cases, overturning earlier denials but leaving him jailed in the Al-Qadir Trust corruption case. Pakistan's ... Read More


Pakistani and British Envoys Discuss Afghanistan

Afghanistan, Aug. 21 -- Pakistan's envoy Mohammad Sadiq Khan met his UK counterpart Andrew McCoubrey to discuss Afghanistan's crises, emphasizing the need for international cooperation to achieve regi... Read More


Don Brown Appointed as U.S. Charge d'Affaires for Afghanistan

Afghanistan, Aug. 21 -- Don Brown, a career diplomat and former deputy chief of mission, has been appointed U.S. Charge d'Affaires for Afghanistan, succeeding Karen Decker after her dedicated service.... Read More


Gilgit-Baltistan Police Protests Grow as Officers Suspended

Afghanistan, Aug. 21 -- Gilgit-Baltistan has entered a period of growing unrest as police personnel continue demonstrations over delayed allowances and benefits. Instead of resolving the grievances th... Read More


Judge Frank Caprio, Beloved TV Star of Caught in Providence, Dies at 88

Afghanistan, Aug. 21 -- Judge Frank Caprio, famed for his compassionate rulings on TV's Caught in Providence, died at 88 after battling cancer, leaving a legacy of empathy in justice. Frank Caprio, t... Read More


U.S. Senators Urge Israel to Guarantee Journalist Safety and Access in Gaza

Afghanistan, Aug. 21 -- Seventeen U.S. senators urged the State Department to press Israel to ensure journalist safety and allow international media access to Gaza, citing censorship, restrictions, an... Read More