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UN: 2.17 Million Afghans Forced to Return from Iran and Pakistan, More Than 60% Are Children

Afghanistan, Dec. 19 -- The United Nations says 2.17 million Afghans have been forced back from Iran and Pakistan, with children comprising over 60 percent of returnees nationwide crisis. Afghanistan... Read More


Uzbekistan Becomes Top Destination for Afghan Business Travel in 2025

Afghanistan, Dec. 19 -- Uzbekistan emerged as the leading destination for Afghan business travellers in 2025, reflecting expanding trade ties and Afghanistan's growing role in regional commerce. Afgh... Read More


Trump Suspends DV1 U.S. Green Card Lottery After Brown University and MIT Shootings

Afghanistan, Dec. 19 -- U.S. President Donald Trump has ordered the suspension of Diversity Visa (DV1) green card lottery after the Brown University and MIT shootings, citing national security and pub... Read More


Bondi Beach Shooting Hero Ahmed Ahmed Receives AUD 2.5 Million from Fundraising Campaign

Afghanistan, Dec. 19 -- Ahmed Ahmed, who helped save lives during the Bondi Beach shooting, has received AUD 2.5 million from a global fundraising campaign, highlighting widespread support for his bra... Read More


Hungarian PM Warns EU Funding Ukraine Will Prolong War With Russia

Afghanistan, Dec. 19 -- Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban cautioned that continued European Union funding for Ukraine could extend the conflict with Russia, stressing that financial support amount... Read More


EU Agrees €90 Billion Loan for Ukraine, Sidesteps Use of Russian Assets

Afghanistan, Dec. 19 -- European Union leaders agreed a €90 billion loan for Ukraine, choosing joint borrowing over frozen Russian assets, as Kyiv faces mounting financial pressure amid the ongo... Read More


5.6-Magnitude Earthquake Hits Northeastern Afghanistan

Afghanistan, Dec. 19 -- A 5.6-magnitude earthquake struck northeastern Afghanistan on Friday, shaking Takhar and nearby provinces, with no immediate reports of casualties or major damage, officials sa... Read More


India Issues 500 Visas to Afghanistan Nationals in Four Months

Afghanistan, Dec. 19 -- India has issued 500 visas to Afghanistan nationals in four months, including medical cases, reflecting limited humanitarian engagement and renewed health cooperation. India h... Read More


Germany to Receive Over 500 Afghan Refugees from Pakistan by Year-End

Afghanistan, Dec. 19 -- Over 500 Afghan refugees with approved asylum are set to be transferred from Pakistan to Germany by the end of December, 2025. Germany plans to transfer 535 Afghan refugees wi... Read More


Singer Zalala Hashimi Says She Has Safely Left Afghanistan

Afghanistan, Dec. 19 -- Singer Zalala Hashimi says she has safely left Afghanistan after months of disappearance, highlighting ongoing threats and challenges faced by female artists. Afghan singer Za... Read More