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At Least 25 Killed, Nearly 100 Injured in Sri Lanka Prison Clashes

Afghanistan, July 7 -- At least 25 people were killed and nearly 100 others injured after two days of violent clashes between inmates at a prison in Sri Lanka, authorities said on Monday, prompting a ... Read More


Ronaldo Addresses Retirement After Portugal's World Cup Exit

Afghanistan, July 7 -- Cristiano Ronaldo confirmed that the 2026 FIFA World Cup was the final World Cup of his career after Portugal were eliminated by Spain with a 1-0 defeat in the Round of 16 on Mo... Read More


Pakistan Reports Second Day of Fighting Along Afghanistan Border

Afghanistan, July 7 -- Pakistani security officials said border forces exchanged fire with Taliban forces for a second consecutive day on Monday in the Khyber border district, highlighting continued t... Read More


Most child safety tools on Instagram, Snapchat, TikTok and YouTube fail, report finds

Afghanistan, July 7 -- Most advertised child safety features on Instagram, Snapchat, TikTok and YouTube do not work as promised or are too difficult for young users to find, according to a new indepen... Read More


India Backs Two-State Solution for Palestine, Modi Says

Afghanistan, July 7 -- Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday reaffirmed India's support for a two-state solution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, saying dialogue and diplomacy remain the ... Read More


Iranian Missiles Hit Commercial Ships Near Strait of Hormuz, U.S. Officials Say

Afghanistan, July 7 -- Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) fired at least two missiles at commercial vessels transiting the Strait of Hormuz on Monday night, Axios reported, citing two U.S... Read More


Two Explosions Near Damascus Hotel Injure 18 During Macron Visit

Afghanistan, July 7 -- Two explosions near a hotel in Damascus where French President Emmanuel Macron was holding meetings injured 18 people on Tuesday, Syrian state media reported, highlighting persi... Read More


Regional Conflicts Bring Afghanistan's Auto Parts Trade to a Standstill

Afghanistan, July 7 -- Afghanistan's vehicle parts market has nearly ground to a halt as border closures and regional conflicts disrupted imports, raising costs and crippling businesses. Afghanistan'... Read More


Iran's Araghchi Says Nuclear Talks Won't Begin Until Threats End

Afghanistan, July 7 -- Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said on Tuesday that negotiations on a final nuclear agreement would not begin until threats against Iran end and existing commitments ar... Read More


Shapoor Zadran, Pioneer of Afghanistan's Cricket Rise, Dies

Afghanistan, July 7 -- Former Afghanistan fast bowler Shapoor Zadran, a key figure in the national team's rise, died at 38 after a prolonged illness, officials said. Zadran died while receiving treat... Read More