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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


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


New York's First Muslim Mayor Takes Office with Bold Agenda for Housing, Transit, and Social Equity

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


Somalia Says 29 Al-Shabaab Militants Killed in Jabad Operation

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


Chinese President Xi Jinping Pledges Reunification of China and Taiwan

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 Faces Severe Gender Restrictions as Women Denied Education and Employment in 2025

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


Food Prices Surge Over 4 Percent Amid Economic Strain in Afghanistan: Report

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


At Least 6 Killed Amid Widespread Protests Across Iran

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