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US calls on India and Pakistan to de-escalate tensions

Afghanistan, May 1 -- The U.S. urged India and Pakistan to reduce tensions and prioritize regional stability following a deadly attack in Indian-administered Kashmir. U.S. Secretary of State Marco Ru... Read More


US Defense Secretary warns Iran over support for Houthis in Yemen

Afghanistan, May 1 -- U.S. Defense Secretary, Pete Hegseth, issued a stern warning to Iran regarding its support for the Houthi rebels in Yemen. On April 30, 2025, Hegseth addressed the Iranian govern... Read More


UN: Infant mortality in Kandahar higher than average

Afghanistan, May 1 -- UNICEF reports that Kandahar's infant mortality rate exceeds the national average, exacerbated by funding cuts and healthcare limitations. The United Nations Children's Fund (UN... Read More


US Judge limits Trump-Era migrant deportation order from Guantanamo

Afghanistan, May 1 -- A US judge has blocked the Trump administration's push for rapid deportation of migrants held at Guantanamo Bay, ensuring legal protections. A U.S. federal judge in Massachusett... Read More


More than 5,000 Afghans have died on migration routes: IOM

Afghanistan, May 1 -- The International Organization for Migration (IOM) has reported that more than 5,000 Afghan citizens have died on migration routes since 2014. The findings were published in a re... Read More


South Korea contributes $1 million to UN Fund for Afghanistan

Afghanistan, May 1 -- South Korea has donated $1 million to the UN fund, supporting essential services and livelihoods for vulnerable communities in Afghanistan. The United Nations Trust Fund for Afg... Read More


Hydropower Collapse Fuels Pakistan's Energy Woes

Afghanistan, May 1 -- Energy generation in Pakistan is facing a severe crisis this year, driven by declining water levels in major reservoirs-a development expected to negatively affect manufacturing,... Read More


India, and Pakistani military chiefs hold talks amid rising tensions

Afghanistan, May 1 -- Indian and Pakistani military chiefs held direct talks amid escalating tensions along the Line of Control in Kashmir. In a rare communication, senior military commanders from In... Read More


Massive fire in Jerusalem; Israel seeks international aid

Afghanistan, May 1 -- A massive wildfire broke out near Jerusalem, forcing evacuations. Israel requested international aid as firefighters struggle to control the blaze. A massive wildfire broke out ... Read More


India closes airspace to Pakistani flights amid rising tensions

Afghanistan, May 1 -- India has closed its airspace to all Pakistani flights amid rising tensions following a deadly attack in Indian-administered Kashmir. India has closed its airspace to all Pakist... Read More