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NASA Blocks Chinese Students from Programs as U.S.-China Space Race Heats Up

Afghanistan, Sept. 11 -- NASA has barred Chinese students and researchers from its programs, citing security concerns, as U.S.-China rivalry intensifies with both nations racing to achieve manned luna... Read More


Rubio, Cho Reaffirm U.S.-South Korea Alliance to Counter North Korea Threats

Afghanistan, Sept. 11 -- U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio and South Korean Foreign Minister Cho Hyun met in Washington, pledging stronger deterrence, fairer defense sharing, and deeper economic coo... Read More


UN Warns of Severe Food Insecurity Affecting 9 Million in Afghanistan

Afghanistan, Sept. 11 -- The United Nations warned over nine million Afghans face severe food insecurity, with limited aid reaching only a fraction amid worsening humanitarian and funding shortages. ... Read More


SCO Members Hold Consultative Meeting on Afghanistan in Tajikistan

Afghanistan, Sept. 11 -- SCO member states held a consultative meeting in Tajikistan on Afghanistan, stressing regional convergence and coordinated strategies to address rising terrorism and security ... Read More


KP Chief Minister Gandapur Says Passport Blocked, Willing to Visit Afghanistan Without Documents

Afghanistan, Sept. 11 -- KP Chief Minister Ali Amin Gandapur said his passport has been blocked since May 9, 2023, adding he is ready to visit Afghanistan without documents if instructed. Khyber Pakh... Read More


9/11 Anniversary: Remembering the Day That Redefined U.S. and Global Security

Afghanistan, Sept. 11 -- The September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks killed nearly 3,000 people and reshaped U.S. and global security, driving sweeping counterterrorism measures and unprecedented interna... Read More


Pakistan Army Says 19 Militants Killed in Strikes Near Afghanistan's Border

Afghanistan, Sept. 11 -- Pakistan's army said security forces killed 19 militants in strikes on hideouts near the Afghanistan's border, amid escalating violence blamed on Pakistani Taliban fighters. ... Read More


U.S. and Chinese Defense Chiefs Hold Rare Call Amid Rising Asia-Pacific Tensions

Afghanistan, Sept. 11 -- Chinese Defense Minister Dong Jun and U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth held a rare phone call, seeking stability amid rising tensions over Taiwan and the South China Sea. ... Read More


UN to Review Israeli Strike on Qatar

Afghanistan, Sept. 10 -- Israel's strike on Qatar killed senior Hamas leaders, prompting strong condemnation from Doha and an emergency UN Security Council review amid fears of wider escalation. The ... Read More


UNICEF Appeals for $22m to Aid Children Affected by Afghanistan Earthquakes

Afghanistan, Sept. 10 -- UNICEF has launched a $22 million appeal to aid over 212,000 children in eastern Afghanistan, providing healthcare, clean water, education, nutrition, and psychosocial support... Read More