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Ousted Ukraine Defence Minister Calls for Elections During Wartime

Afghanistan, Aug. 19 -- Ukraine's ousted Defence Minister Mykhailo Fedorov has called for elections to be held despite the country remaining under martial law, arguing that democracy should not become... Read More


UN Calls Israeli Strikes on Syrian Airbase a 'Very Concerning' Violation

Afghanistan, Aug. 19 -- United Nations spokesperson Stephane Dujarric described Israeli airstrikes on the Abu al-Duhur airbase in Syria's Idlib province as another "very concerning" violation of Syria... Read More


India to Continue Engagement With Kabul Without Political Recognition

Afghanistan, Aug. 19 -- India's engagement with Afghanistan's Taliban authorities remains focused on practical, humanitarian and development priorities rather than political recognition, Indian Foreig... Read More


Magnitude 5.3 Earthquake Strikes Afghanistan's Badakhshan

Afghanistan, Aug. 19 -- A magnitude 5.3 earthquake struck Afghanistan's northeastern province of Badakhshan early Wednesday, with tremors felt in parts of the country, including Kabul, according to th... Read More


Egypt Condemns Israeli Strikes on Syria's Abu al-Duhur Airbase

Afghanistan, Aug. 19 -- Egypt on Wednesday condemned Israeli airstrikes on the Abu al-Duhur military airbase in Syria's Idlib province, describing the attacks as a dangerous escalation that threatens ... Read More


Abdullah Says Afghanistan's Independence Reflects People's Sacrifices

Afghanistan, Aug. 19 -- Former Afghanistan High Council for National Reconciliation chairman Abdullah Abdullah has called for greater national unity and solidarity as Afghanistan marks the 107th anniv... Read More


Karzai Calls for Education Access for Girls in Afghanistan

Afghanistan, Aug. 19 -- Former Afghanistan President Hamid Karzai, marking Afghanistan's Independence Day, said preserving the country's independence and turning it into a foundation for progress requ... Read More


UN Marks 23rd Anniversary of Baghdad Attack on World Humanitarian Day

Afghanistan, Aug. 19 -- The United Nations on Wednesday marked World Humanitarian Day by remembering the 22 people killed in the 2003 bombing of its headquarters in Baghdad, an attack that became a de... Read More


OCHA Reaffirms Commitment to Supporting Afghanistan

Afghanistan, Aug. 19 -- The United Nations humanitarian office in Afghanistan has called for continued international support as growing humanitarian needs and a severe funding shortfall threaten the d... Read More


Hazara Diaspora Network Calls for Independent Probe Into Kabul School Blast

Afghanistan, Aug. 19 -- The Hazara Diaspora Network has strongly condemned the explosion near Shama-e-Hedayat private school in western Kabul and called for an independent investigation into the incid... Read More