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Nearly 300 Afghan migrants freed from Pakistani prisons

Afghanistan, May 20 -- Nearly 300 Afghan migrants were released from Pakistani prisons and returned to Afghanistan, despite holding legal documents at the time. The Taliban's Ministry of Refugees and... Read More


Khamenei: Negotiations with the US will not lead to results

Afghanistan, May 20 -- Khamenei reiterated that he does not believe negotiations with the U.S. will succeed, maintaining Iran's firm stance on nuclear talks. In a speech marking the anniversary of th... Read More


India sends food aid to 5,000 Afghan deportees from Pakistan

Afghanistan, May 20 -- India has sent food aid to 5,000 Afghan deportees from Pakistan, providing essential supplies to support them during resettlement. The Ministry of Refugees and Repatriation of ... Read More


OCHA reports 88% funding shortfall for Afghanistan's 2025 humanitarian aid

Afghanistan, May 20 -- OCHA reports that 88% of the required funding for Afghanistan's 2025 humanitarian aid remains unmet, threatening vital assistance efforts. The United Nations Office for the Coo... Read More


US Defense Secretary: Houthi Threat not fully eliminated, Ceasefire shifts focus to Iran and China

Afghanistan, May 20 -- U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth stated that while Houthi operations weren't fully successful, the ceasefire allowed focus on Iran and China. U.S. Secretary of Defense, Pete... Read More


Hamas planned October 7 attack to disrupt Israel-Saudi Normalization talks, documents reveal

Afghanistan, May 20 -- Documents reveal that Hamas planned the October 7 attack to disrupt Israel-Saudi normalization talks, aiming to prevent regional shifts. According to Wall Street Journal, docum... Read More


12 militants, 2 soldiers killed in Pakistan Army Operations

Afghanistan, May 20 -- The Pakistan Army killed 12 militants and lost 2 soldiers in recent operations across Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Balochistan provinces. The Pakistan Army reported the deaths of two... Read More


Germany detains and deports five Afghans at Polish Border

Afghanistan, May 19 -- Germany detained and deported five Afghan nationals at the Polish border on May 18, 2025, as part of tightened security measures. German police apprehended 11 individuals-inclu... Read More


EU Humanitarian Summit on Afghanistan begins in Brussels

Afghanistan, May 19 -- The EU Humanitarian Summit in Brussels addresses Afghanistan's crisis, focusing on regional challenges, migrant returns, and urgent humanitarian needs. The European Union conve... Read More


Trump and Putin talk on Ending Ukraine War

Afghanistan, May 19 -- Trump and Putin held a phone call to discuss ending the Ukraine war, signaling renewed diplomatic efforts amid ongoing global tensions. On Monday, May 19, 2025, U.S. President ... Read More