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UNESCO Marks International Day of Democracy, Urges Protection of Rights and Inclusive Participation

Afghanistan, Sept. 15 -- The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) marked the International Day of Democracy on Tuesday by reaffirming that democracy is built on fr... Read More


Afghan Teenager Admits Murder of Fellow Afghan in London Stabbing

Afghanistan, Sept. 15 -- An 18-year-old Afghan asylum seeker has admitted murdering a fellow Afghan man in central London after travelling from northern England and waiting outside the victim's home w... Read More


First US Inspector General Report Says Iran Campaign Cost $33.4 Billion, Killed 14 US Troops

Afghanistan, Sept. 15 -- The first U.S. Inspector General report on Operation Epic Fury says the military campaign against Iran cost the United States an estimated $33.4 billion by June 29, 2026, whil... Read More


Pakistan Court Suspends Order Requiring Afghan Medical Students to Leave Before Completing Studies

Afghanistan, Sept. 15 -- Pakistan's Sindh High Court has suspended a directive issued by the Pakistan Medical and Dental Council (PMDC) that required Afghan medical students to return to Afghanistan b... Read More


Saudi-Led Coalition Says Houthi Missile and Drone Attacks Injure 13 Civilians in Saudi Arabia

Afghanistan, Sept. 15 -- Saudi Arabia's military coalition said Houthi rebels launched a wave of ballistic missile and drone attacks targeting several cities in southern Saudi Arabia, injuring at leas... Read More


Strait of Hormuz Shipping Traffic Drops Sharply Amid Gulf Tensions

Afghanistan, Sept. 15 -- Commercial shipping traffic through the Strait of Hormuz continued to decline after renewed fighting in the Middle East, with ship-tracking data showing cargo vessel transits ... Read More


Scholars at Risk Report Warns of Sharp Global Decline in Academic Freedom

Afghanistan, Sept. 15 -- Academic freedom around the world has continued to deteriorate as governments increasingly use violence, legal measures, and political interference to silence scholars and tig... Read More


Afghanistan Looks to Level T20I Series Against India in Second Match

Afghanistan, Sept. 15 -- Afghanistan will take on India in the second match of their three-match Twenty20 International (T20I) series on Tuesday evening, seeking to bounce back after a seven-wicket de... Read More


China warns against AI "fearmongering," says rivalry threatens global AI governance

Afghanistan, Sept. 15 -- China warned on Monday that fearmongering, confrontation and geopolitical rivalry over artificial intelligence could undermine global efforts to establish international rules ... Read More


Saudi Crown Prince Meets CENTCOM Chief as US Expands Military Support Against Houthis

Afghanistan, Sept. 15 -- Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman met U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) Commander General Brad Cooper in Jeddah on Monday to discuss regional security and the escalating con... Read More