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Iran Protests Enter Second Week, Authorities Confirm Eight Deaths

Afghanistan, Jan. 3 -- Iran's economic crisis-fuelled protests entered a second week, with authorities confirming eight deaths as demonstrations eased in Tehran but spread nationwide. Protests sparke... Read More


India Maintains People-Centric Afghanistan Policy, Jaishankar Says

Afghanistan, Jan. 3 -- India's foreign minister says New Delhi has maintained its people-centric policy toward Afghanistan, prioritising humanitarian aid, development cooperation, and sustained engage... Read More


Explosion Rocks Court Building in Faryab, Afghanistan

Afghanistan, Jan. 2 -- An explosion shook the court building in Faryab, Afghanistan, causing panic and prompting emergency responders to rush to the scene. Local sources reported a powerful explosion... Read More


Unidentified Drone Reportedly Crashes in Maidan Wardak, Afghanistan

Afghanistan, Jan. 2 -- Sources reported that an unidentified drone crashed Thursday in central Maidan Wardak, Afghanistan, while local authorities have yet to comment on the incident. Taliban-linked ... Read More


At Least 40 Dead, Scores Injured in Blaze at Crans-Montana Bar, Switzerland

Afghanistan, Jan. 2 -- Dozens were killed and about 100 injured after a fire tore through a crowded bar during New Year's Eve celebrations at a Swiss ski resort. Swiss authorities said dozens of peop... Read More


Russia Provides Alleged Ukrainian Drone Evidence to U.S., Claims Target on Putin's Residence

Afghanistan, Jan. 2 -- A senior Russian official handed U.S. authorities part of a Ukrainian drone, claiming it contained evidence of an alleged plot targeting Putin's residence. A senior Russian mil... Read More


Trump Warns If Iran "Kills Peaceful Protesters," the U.S. Will "Come to Their Rescue"

Afghanistan, Jan. 2 -- U.S. President Donald Trump warned that if Iran "kills peaceful protesters," America is prepared to intervene and protect demonstrators amid rising unrest across the country. U... Read More


Afghanistan economy remains unstable in 2025

Afghanistan, Jan. 2 -- Afghanistan's economy remained fragile in 2025, with soaring unemployment, widespread poverty, disrupted trade, and declining incomes deepening hardship for millions of househol... Read More


Zelensky Says Ukraine Seeks Peace but Rejects Any Weak Deal in New Year Message

Afghanistan, Jan. 2 -- Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said Kyiv wants to end the war but will not accept a weak peace deal undermining sovereignty. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy sai... Read More


Syria Launches New Banknotes to Start 2026, Authorities Say

Afghanistan, Jan. 2 -- Syria's interim president Abu Muhammad al-Julani unveiled new banknotes, urging citizens to remain calm while the government implements gradual currency reform. Abu Muhammad al... Read More