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Trump May Extend TikTok Sale Deadline

Afghanistan, Aug. 23 -- President Trump said U.S. concerns over TikTok are exaggerated and suggested he may extend ByteDance's deadline to sell its American assets, despite lawmakers' security warning... Read More


Trump: Washington to Host 2026 FIFA World Cup Draw at Kennedy Center

Afghanistan, Aug. 23 -- President Trump announced the 2026 FIFA World Cup draw will be held at Washington's Kennedy Center, as FIFA expands the tournament to 48 teams. Trump made the announcement at ... Read More


Pakistan's Foreign Ministry: Islamabad Meeting Not Official, No Cause for Concern

Afghanistan, Aug. 22 -- Pakistan's Foreign Ministry clarified that the Islamabad meeting was informal and carried no official status, stressing there is no cause for concern over its implications. Pa... Read More


Five Iranian Security Forces Killed in Sistan and Baluchestan

Afghanistan, Aug. 22 -- Five Iranian security forces were killed in Sistan and Baluchestan after gunmen ambushed two patrol vehicles. Iranian security officials reported on Friday, August 22, that fi... Read More


FBI Raids Home of Former U.S. National Security Adviser John Bolton

Afghanistan, Aug. 22 -- FBI agents searched John Bolton's Washington home as part of a national security investigation. The former Trump adviser said he was unaware of the raid beforehand. FBI agents... Read More


Afghan Refugee Acceptance in UK Falls to 44%, Amnesty

Afghanistan, Aug. 22 -- Amnesty International UK says asylum approvals for Afghans fell from 98% to 44%. The group warns new immigration laws are unfair, harmful, and undermine refugee protections. A... Read More


Car Bomb and Helicopter Crash Kill 17 in Colombia

Afghanistan, Aug. 22 -- A car bomb in Cali and a military helicopter crash in Antioquia killed 17 people. President Petro blamed FARC splinter groups for the attacks. According to media reports, two ... Read More


U.S. Launches Sweeping Review of 55 Million Visa Holders Under New Vetting Policy

Afghanistan, Aug. 22 -- The U.S. has begun continuous vetting of all 55 million visa holders, revoking thousands for overstays, crimes, or security threats, sparking debate over privacy and due proces... Read More


Pakistan Urges U.S. to Buy Back Abandoned Weapons in Afghanistan

Afghanistan, Aug. 22 -- Pakistan has urged the U.S. to buy back abandoned weapons in Afghanistan, warning they fuel insurgents. The $7 billion arsenal now threatens regional security and Pakistan's st... Read More


OpenAI to Open First India Office in New Delhi Later This Year

Afghanistan, Aug. 22 -- OpenAI will open its first India office in New Delhi later this year, highlighting India as its second-largest market and beginning local hiring to expand operations. OpenAI, ... Read More