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Saudi Arabia Says It Shot Down Three Drones Launched From Iraq

Afghanistan, May 18 -- Saudi Arabia said on Sunday that its air defense forces intercepted and destroyed three drones after they entered Saudi airspace from neighboring Iraq. Saudi Defense Ministry s... Read More


Iran Says 6,500 Arrested on Espionage Charges During War

Afghanistan, May 18 -- Iran has arrested more than 6,500 people on charges including espionage and treason since the start of the conflict involving United States and Israel, Iranian authorities said ... Read More


Denmark Donates Over $5 Million to Afghanistan Humanitarian Fund

Afghanistan, May 18 -- Denmark has contributed more than $5 million to the Afghanistan Humanitarian Fund to support urgent relief operations across the country. United Nations Office for the Coordina... Read More


Russia Says Kyiv Has Sent No Serious Signal for Peace Talks

Afghanistan, May 18 -- Russia said Monday it has received no serious indication from Ukraine showing readiness for what Moscow described as a "real settlement" to end the war between the two countries... Read More


Pakistan Criticizes Remarks by Indian Army Chief

Afghanistan, May 18 -- Pakistan on Sunday condemned recent remarks by Indian Army Chief Upendra Dwivedi as "provocative and dangerous," warning that such statements could further destabilize South Asi... Read More


New Round of Polio Vaccinations Begins in Afghanistan

Afghanistan, May 18 -- Afghanistan has launched the second round of its sub-national polio vaccination campaign for 2026, aiming to vaccinate more than 8.3 million children under the age of five acros... Read More


WHO Keeps Hantavirus Risk Assessment at Low Level

Afghanistan, May 18 -- The World Health Organization said Sunday that the global public health risk linked to a hantavirus cluster aboard the cruise ship MV Hondius remains low following a rapid risk ... Read More


Ali Bilal Wins Runner-Up Title at Petersburg Pro 2026

Afghanistan, May 17 -- Ali Bilal won the silver medal at the 2026 Petersburg Pro bodybuilding competition, continuing his strong run in international professional events and further raising Afghanista... Read More


Thailand Urges Iran to Allow Safe Passage for Eight Ships Stranded Near Strait of Hormuz

Afghanistan, May 17 -- Thailand has urged Iran to allow safe passage for eight Thai-flagged vessels stranded near the Strait of Hormuz amid escalating regional tensions and shipping disruptions. Acco... Read More


Britain to Equip Typhoon Jets With Cheaper Missiles Against Iranian Drones

Afghanistan, May 17 -- United Kingdom is preparing to equip its Typhoon fighter jets in the Middle East with new low-cost missile systems aimed at more effectively countering Iranian-made drones, acco... Read More