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Qatar Says It Is Mediating Kabul-Islamabad Tensions

Afghanistan, Dec. 8 -- Qatar's prime minister says Doha is working to ease tensions between Pakistan and the Taliban, urging inclusive political solutions for conflict-hit nations. Qatar's Prime Mini... Read More


Border Clash Erupts Between Thailand and Cambodia

Afghanistan, Dec. 8 -- Thailand and Cambodia traded gunfire along their border, with both governments blaming each other despite recent ceasefire commitments and renewed peace pledges. Thailand and C... Read More


100 Niger Students Reportedly Freed After Mass Kidnapping

Afghanistan, Dec. 8 -- Local media say about 100 schoolchildren kidnapped in Niger state last month have been released, following weeks of uncertainty and no official confirmation. Local media in Nig... Read More


Pakistan's Punjab Police Arrest 12 Suspects Allegedly Collaborating with Indian Intelligence

Afghanistan, Dec. 8 -- Pakistan's Punjab Police arrested 12 individuals allegedly linked to Indian intelligence, but Indian officials have yet to comment on the matter, as investigations continue. Pu... Read More


UN Warns Up to 30% of Staff in Afghanistan Women-Led Organisations Could Be Laid Off

Afghanistan, Dec. 8 -- The United Nations warned that up to 30% of staff in Afghanistan's women-led organisations could be laid off due to severe funding shortages. UN Women has warned that women-led... Read More


UN Warns Over 17 Million Afghans Face Deepening Hunger and Humanitarian Crisis in 2026

Afghanistan, Dec. 8 -- More than 17 million Afghans are expected to face severe hunger in 2026, as drought, poverty and mass returns strain already limited resources. The United Nations warns that Af... Read More


UK to Host Ukraine's Zelensky as Leaders Push for Peace Talks

Afghanistan, Dec. 8 -- British Prime Minister Keir Starmer will host Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky in London, as European leaders coordinate to bolster Ukraine's security amid peace talks. B... Read More


Iran Deports 1.8 Million Migrants to Afghanistan via Islam Qala Border

Afghanistan, Dec. 8 -- Iran has deported around 1.8 million Afghan migrants this year through the Islam Qala border, marking one of the largest repatriation waves to Afghanistan. Iranian media report... Read More


Japan Accuses Chinese Jets of Targeting Military Aircraft with Radar

Afghanistan, Dec. 8 -- Japan says Chinese fighter jets aimed fire-control radar at its military planes near Okinawa, calling the maneuvers dangerous and filing a formal protest. Japan has accused Chi... Read More


WFP Warns of Rising Hunger and Malnutrition in Afghanistan

Afghanistan, Dec. 8 -- The World Food Programme warns hunger and malnutrition are sharply worsening in Afghanistan as winter arrives, leaving millions at risk without urgent aid. The World Food Progr... Read More