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White House Unveils New Tariff Plan, Raising Rates for Deficit Nations

Afghanistan, Aug. 1 -- The White House announced a new tariff policy, imposing 15% rates on nations with trade deficits and keeping 10% for surplus countries, sparking global trade concerns. The Whit... Read More


UNHCR: Nearly 1.2 Million Afghans Returned From Pakistan in Nine Months

Afghanistan, Aug. 1 -- Nearly 1.2 million Afghans have returned from Pakistan since September 2023, UNHCR reports, warning many face dire conditions and urging urgent aid to prevent a worsening humani... Read More


Microsoft Reaches $4 Trillion Valuation, Becomes World's Second Most Valuable Company

Afghanistan, Aug. 1 -- Microsoft has reached a $4 trillion valuation, driven by AI innovation and cloud services growth, securing its position as the world's second most valuable publicly traded compa... Read More


Israel Orders Embassy Evacuation in UAE Amid Rising Security Threats

Afghanistan, Aug. 1 -- Israel has pulled most embassy staff from Abu Dhabi, citing growing threats from groups linked to Iran, Hamas, and Hezbollah, and warned citizens of heightened travel risks. Re... Read More


Trump Imposes 15% Tariff on Afghanistan Imports

Afghanistan, Aug. 1 -- President Trump raised tariffs on Afghanistan imports from 10% to 15%, a move aimed at reshaping trade but adding pressure to Afghanistan's fragile, export-dependent economy. U... Read More


Russia Fires 300 Drones, 8 Missiles in Overnight Attack on Ukraine, Killing Six

Afghanistan, July 31 -- President Zelensky said Russia launched 300 drones and eight missiles overnight, striking multiple regions, killing six including a child, and injuring 82 as Kyiv suffered heav... Read More


Trump Says Trade Talks with China Progressing Toward a 'Fair Deal'

Afghanistan, July 31 -- President Donald Trump said U.S.-China trade talks are progressing, describing them as "on the right track" and moving toward a "fair deal" after recent negotiations in Sweden.... Read More


287 Afghan Prisoners Released From Jails in Pakistan and Iraq

Afghanistan, July 31 -- Afghanistan's Ministry of Refugees reported 287 Afghans freed from Pakistan and Iraq prisons, including women and children, returning home after receiving aid and support from ... Read More


Trump Vows to Help Afghans Who Aided U.S. Forces Secure Residency

Afghanistan, July 31 -- President Donald Trump pledged to help Afghans who assisted U.S. forces gain permanent residency, despite recent suspension of refugee programs leaving thousands in uncertainty... Read More


Mohammad Taha Eshaqi Wins Afghanistan's First-Ever Gold at Asian Wushu Championships

Afghanistan, July 31 -- Mohammad Taha Eshaqi made history by winning Afghanistan's first-ever Asian Wushu gold in Shanghai, a landmark achievement that brings national pride and inspires young athlete... Read More