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Trump Sets 7,500 Refugee Admissions Cap for 2026, Lowest in U.S. History

Afghanistan, Oct. 31 -- President Donald Trump announced a refugee admissions cap of 7,500 for 2026, the lowest ever, prioritising white South African migrants and sparking widespread criticism. U.S.... Read More


Global Watchdog Calls for Urgent Reforms as Journalist Killings Hit Record High

Afghanistan, Oct. 31 -- The Committee to Protect Journalists urged sweeping global reforms after reporting over 125 media workers killed last year, mostly in conflict zones worldwide. The Committee t... Read More


Red Cross Warns Gaza Faces Harsh Winter Amid Severe Shortages and Renewed Strikes

Afghanistan, Oct. 31 -- The Red Cross warned Gaza's civilians face a severe winter crisis, with worsening shortages of shelter, food, and medical supplies amid renewed airstrikes. The International C... Read More


UN Rights Envoy Says Women Face "Severe Barriers" to Justice in Afghanistan

Afghanistan, Oct. 31 -- A UN report says Afghanistan women face severe barriers to justice, citing exclusion from courts, closed shelters, and rising gender-based violence across the country. Afghan ... Read More


Karzai Congratulates Afghanistan's Under-17 Futsal Team on Historic Asian Championship Victory

Afghanistan, Oct. 31 -- Former President Hamid Karzai congratulated Afghanistan's under-17 futsal team for winning the 2025 Asian Championship, calling the victory a moment of national pride. Hamid K... Read More


India Condemns Pakistan's Cross-Border Actions, Reaffirms Support for Afghanistan's Sovereignty

Afghanistan, Oct. 31 -- India condemned Pakistan for escalating border tensions with Afghanistan, accusing Islamabad of practising cross-border terrorism and reaffirming New Delhi's full support for A... Read More


Afghanistan U-17 Futsal Team Stuns Iran to Win Asian Youth Games Title

Afghanistan, Oct. 31 -- Afghanistan's under-17 futsal team defeated Iran 2-1 in the Asian Youth Games final, sealing a historic, unbeaten campaign and adding another milestone for Afghanistan sports. ... Read More


Pakistan and Afghanistan Agree to Continue Ceasefire Talks in Istanbul After No Breakthrough in Latest Round

Afghanistan, Oct. 31 -- Pakistan and Afghanistan agreed to maintain their ceasefire and resume peace talks in Istanbul on November 6, aiming to establish a joint monitoring mechanism. Pakistan and Af... Read More


Afghanistan Envoy Warns of Severe Humanitarian Crisis Facing Refugees in Pakistan

Afghanistan, Oct. 31 -- Afghanistan's envoy in Islamabad has warned that the situation for Afghan refugees in Pakistan is worsening rapidly, urging authorities to halt deportations and reopen border c... Read More


Six Pakistani Soldiers, Including Army Captain, Killed in Clash Near Afghanistan Border

Afghanistan, Oct. 30 -- Six Pakistani soldiers, including an army captain, were killed in an intelligence-led operation against TTP militants near the Afghanistan border, officials confirmed Wednesday... Read More