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Chinese and Pakistani Foreign Ministers Arrive in Kabul for Trilateral Talks

Afghanistan, Aug. 20 -- Chinese and Pakistani foreign ministers arrived in Kabul for trilateral talks with Taliban officials, focusing on security, economic cooperation, and political dialogue to shap... Read More


Afghanistan War Commission: Dependence, Corruption, Delayed Talks Weakened U.S. Mission

Afghanistan, Aug. 20 -- A U.S. Congressional report says strategic failures; dependence, corruption, and delayed peace talks, undermined Afghanistan's institutions, leading to the Taliban's rapid take... Read More


Syrian and Israeli Officials Hold Talks in Paris with U.S. Mediation

Afghanistan, Aug. 20 -- Syrian and Israeli officials met in Paris with U.S. mediation to discuss reviving the 1974 ceasefire and reducing tensions in southern Syria amid ongoing clashes. Syria's stat... Read More


U.S. and Europe to Work Out Ukraine Post-War Security Guarantees

Afghanistan, Aug. 20 -- The U.S. and European allies will draft post-war security guarantees for Ukraine, exploring options from European troop deployments under U.S. command to potential American air... Read More


White House Launches Official TikTok Account Despite Uncertainty

Afghanistan, Aug. 20 -- The White House has launched an official TikTok account despite looming U.S. ban deadlines, highlighting the platform's influence while national security concerns remain unreso... Read More


Elon Musk Abandons Plans for New Political Party

Afghanistan, Aug. 20 -- Elon Musk has abandoned plans to form a new political party, telling allies he will focus on his companies and avoid antagonizing powerful Republicans. Elon Musk, the billiona... Read More


India Will Ban Online Money Gaming Industry

Afghanistan, Aug. 20 -- India will ban online money gaming under a draft bill, aiming to curb addiction and financial harm despite strong investor interest in the rapidly growing industry. India is c... Read More


India and China to Resume Direct Flights After Four-Year Suspension

Afghanistan, Aug. 20 -- India and China have agreed to restart direct flights, suspended since 2020, alongside border trade reopening and visa easing, marking a significant step toward normalizing str... Read More


76 Returning Migrants from Iran Killed in Herat Highway Crash

Afghanistan, Aug. 20 -- A road accident on the Herat-Islam Qala highway killed 76 returning migrants from Iran, including children, after their vehicle collided with a truck and motorcycle. A deadly ... Read More


Germany Seeks Return of Afghans Deported by Pakistan

Afghanistan, Aug. 19 -- Germany has urged Pakistan to allow the return of Afghan refugees deported under Berlin's resettlement program, stressing their right to continue visa processing and protection... Read More