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China Is the Real Test of Trump's 'Economic War' on Iran, Former US Security Official Says

Afghanistan, Aug. 30 -- A former US national security official says China will be the decisive test of President Donald Trump's threat to launch an "all-out economic war" against Iran, arguing that Be... Read More


UN Says More Than 100 Health Centers Shut in Afghanistan

Afghanistan, Aug. 30 -- The United Nations says funding cuts to humanitarian operations in Afghanistan have forced the closure of more than 100 health centers, leaving millions of children with reduce... Read More


Venezuela Says 25-Year US Oil Deal Will Preserve Sovereignty Despite Trump's Claims

Afghanistan, Aug. 30 -- Venezuela's government says a newly announced energy agreement with the United States will remain in force for 25 years and is aimed at increasing oil production while preservi... Read More


Nearly 3,000 Missing After Devastating Floods Hit Nepal-China Border

Afghanistan, Aug. 30 -- At least 676 people have been killed and nearly 3,000 remain missing after devastating flash floods and landslides struck communities along the Nepal-China border, with rescue ... Read More


US Steps Up Financial Pressure on Iran, Targets Key Banking Channels

Afghanistan, Aug. 30 -- The Trump administration is considering a new financial measure to further restrict Iran's access to the US financial system and the global economy, targeting what Washington s... Read More


US Says Chinese Hackers Targeted Justice Department, NASA and Federal Reserve in Cyber Campaign

Afghanistan, Aug. 29 -- The US Department of Justice has revised its earlier claims about a Chinese cyber espionage campaign, saying several federal agencies were targeted by suspected Chinese hackers... Read More


Bangladesh to Buy China's J-10 Fighter Jets After Operation Sindoor

Afghanistan, Aug. 29 -- Bangladesh is moving forward with plans to purchase Chinese-made J-10CE multirole fighter jets, with senior government officials saying the aircraft's reported performance duri... Read More


Pakistan: Munir Consolidates Control Over Armed Forces Through New Defence Laws

Afghanistan, Aug. 29 -- Pakistan has completed another stage in the consolidation of military authority around Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir - this time not through a coup or martial law, but through ... Read More


At Least 20 Afghans Executed in Iran Since 2026, Rights Groups Say

Afghanistan, Aug. 29 -- At least 20 Afghan nationals have been executed in Iranian prisons since the beginning of 2026, according to a review of reports published by Iranian human rights organizations... Read More


Kabul Delegation Visits Germany to Facilitate Afghan Refugee Deportations

Afghanistan, Aug. 29 -- Germany has confirmed that a technical team from Kabul is in the country to help establish the procedures needed for more deportations of Afghan nationals to Afghanistan. Acco... Read More