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Former Afghanistan General Ikramuddin Saree Killed in Tehran

Afghanistan, Dec. 25 -- Former Afghanistan police commander General Ikramuddin Saree was shot dead near his residence in central Tehran, with authorities yet to identify suspects or determine the moti... Read More


Russia says Ukraine will never repay €90 billion EU loan

Afghanistan, Dec. 25 -- Russia said Ukraine will never repay a €90 billion EU loan, dismissing Kyiv's assurances and warning European taxpayers they will not recover the funds. Russia's foreign... Read More


Turkey detains 152,000 undocumented refugees, including 42,000 Afghans

Afghanistan, Dec. 25 -- Turkey detained over 152,000 undocumented refugees in the past year, with Afghans forming the largest group, amid tighter migration controls and growing human rights concerns. ... Read More


Rahmanullah Lakanwal, Afghan Asylum Seeker, Faces Possible Death Penalty in U.S. Capital Shooting Case

Afghanistan, Dec. 25 -- Rahmanullah Lakanwal, an Afghan asylum seeker accused of a deadly shooting near the White House, now faces federal charges that could result in the death penalty. The case of ... Read More


Thousands of Pakistani Traders Stuck in Afghanistan After Border Closures, Jirga Says

Afghanistan, Dec. 25 -- A Pashtun tribal jirga in Pakistan said thousands of Pakistani traders and travellers remain stranded in Afghanistan after prolonged border closures, urging Chaman's reopening.... Read More


Putin Hails 2025 as Pivotal Year for Russia-North Korea Relations

Afghanistan, Dec. 25 -- Russian President Vladimir Putin called 2025 a year of special importance for Moscow-Pyongyang ties in a New Year message to Kim Jong Un. Russian President Vladimir Putin has ... Read More


Tajikistan Opens New Border Outposts Near Afghanistan After Deadly Attacks

Afghanistan, Dec. 25 -- Tajik President Emomali Rahmon inaugurated new border security facilities near Afghanistan, reinforcing frontier defences amid rising concerns over cross-border attacks and reg... Read More


Turkey Detains 115 Suspected IS Members Over Christmas Attack Plot

Afghanistan, Dec. 25 -- Turkish authorities detained 115 suspected Islamic State members after intelligence indicated plans to attack non-Muslims during Christmas celebrations, officials said Thursday... Read More


Two Tajikistan Border Guards Killed in Attack Launched from Afghanistan

Afghanistan, Dec. 25 -- Two Tajik border guards were killed in a cross-border attack from Afghanistan, with Tajik authorities saying three assailants were shot dead during the exchange. Tajikistan's ... Read More


China, Russia Criticize U.S. Over Venezuela Sanctions and Military Pressure at UN

Afghanistan, Dec. 24 -- China and Russia condemned U.S. military and economic pressures on Venezuela at the UN, calling Washington's actions "bullying" and a threat to regional stability. China and R... Read More