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Clashes Erupt Along Afghanistan-Pakistan Border Near Paktia and Kurram

Afghanistan, Oct. 17 -- Heavy clashes erupted between Afghan Taliban forces and Pakistani security personnel along the Afghanistan-Pakistan border on Saturday, October 17. The fighting was reported n... Read More


Trump Sets US Refugee Cap at 17,500, Prioritizing White South Africans

Afghanistan, Oct. 17 -- The Trump administration has set a limit of 17,500 refugees for the United States in fiscal year 2027, with admissions to be allocated primarily to white South Africans, extend... Read More


US Lawmaker Calls Netanyahu a "Liar" After Israeli Settlers Beat American Photographer

Afghanistan, Oct. 17 -- U.S. Representative Ro Khanna has called Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu a "liar" and demanded an end to American aid supporting Israeli settler activity following an... Read More


Trump Waives Russia-Related Sanctions and Tariffs Before They Take Effect

Afghanistan, Oct. 17 -- U.S. President Donald Trump has waived several sanctions, restrictions and tariffs targeting Russia and countries that purchase Russian oil and gas, days before the measures we... Read More


Putin Says Russia's Security Zone Inside Ukraine Will Not Be Negotiable

Afghanistan, Oct. 17 -- Russian President Vladimir Putin said Russia would not negotiate over its planned "security zone" inside Ukraine along the two countries' border, signalling that Moscow intends... Read More


Children Are Getting Around Australia's Social Media Ban, Early Research Shows

Afghanistan, Oct. 17 -- Many children in Australia are still using social media despite the country's world-first ban for users under 16, according to early research that raises new questions for gove... Read More


Russian FM Says Security Threats in Afghanistan Persist

Afghanistan, Oct. 17 -- Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov warned Friday that security threats linked to Afghanistan remain a concern for Central Asia, saying militant groups could undermine stabi... Read More


NRC Warns One-Third of Afghans Could Face Hunger This Winter

Afghanistan, Oct. 17 -- Nearly 19.2 million people in Afghanistan are projected to face acute food insecurity during the coming winter, as unemployment, high prices, reduced humanitarian assistance an... Read More


Elon Musk remains world's richest at $908.5 billion as Tesla unveils "flying" Roadster

Afghanistan, Oct. 17 -- Elon Musk remains the world's richest person, with an estimated net worth of $908.5 billion, according to Forbes. The ranking comes a day after he unveiled a long-delayed Tesla... Read More


China Urges Kabul to Crack Down on Terrorist Groups in Afghanistan

Afghanistan, Oct. 17 -- Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi has urged Taliban authorities to take concrete measures against terrorist groups operating in Afghanistan, warning that the country's stability... Read More