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Iran sends new proposal to U.S. via Pakistan

Afghanistan, May 1 -- Iran submitted a new proposal via Pakistan to the United States, aiming to reduce tensions and advance negotiations toward a potential agreement. Amid heightened regional tensio... Read More


UK envoy urges restraint as Afghanistan-Pakistan border tensions rise

Afghanistan, May 1 -- A UK envoy urged restraint over Afghanistan-Pakistan border clashes, warning rising tensions risk civilians and calling for dialogue to prevent further escalation. Richard Linds... Read More


Activists voice concern over Afghanistan embassy shutdowns abroad

Afghanistan, May 1 -- A rights group warned closing Afghanistan embassies abroad could limit services, weaken advocacy and deepen humanitarian and political challenges for vulnerable citizens. A coal... Read More


US-Israel war on Iran costs near $50 billion, report says

Afghanistan, May 1 -- The US-Israel war on Iran has cost nearly $50 billion, new estimates show, highlighting the growing financial and regional impact of conflict. U.S. media, citing officials, repo... Read More


UK navy logs 40 security incidents in Hormuz, shipping down 90%

Afghanistan, May 1 -- UK navy reported 40 security incidents in Hormuz, as ship traffic dropped 90 percent, raising concerns over global trade and energy supply disruptions. The United Kingdom Mariti... Read More


Israel says it hit 40 Hezbollah sites in south Lebanon

Afghanistan, May 1 -- Israel said it struck 40 Hezbollah sites in Lebanon, as tensions persist despite ceasefire and concerns grow over regional security and civilians. Israel's military said it carr... Read More


UN expert urges release of detained journalists in Afghanistan

Afghanistan, May 1 -- A UN expert urged release of detained journalists in Afghanistan, warning press freedom has sharply declined under growing restrictions, threats and censorship. Richard Bennett ... Read More


U.S. Senators Urge Halt to Afghan Refugee Transfer Plan to Congo

Afghanistan, April 30 -- A group of 22 U.S. senators has urged the administration of Donald Trump to abandon any plan to transfer Afghan refugees to the Democratic Republic of the Congo, warning the m... Read More


Malala Urges Global Action on "Gender Apartheid" in Afghanistan

Afghanistan, April 30 -- Malala Yousafzai has called on the international community to step up support for Afghan women and push for the recognition of "gender apartheid" under international law, foll... Read More


Afghanistan Ranks 175th Out of 180 in 2026 Press Freedom Index, RSF Warns

Afghanistan, April 30 -- Afghanistan remains one of the worst countries for media freedom, ranking 175th out of 180 in the 2026 World Press Freedom Index published by Reporters Without Borders, reflec... Read More