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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


Women's Labour Force Participation in Afghanistan Falls to 5.1%, ILO Says

Afghanistan, Aug. 19 -- Women's participation in Afghanistan's labour market has fallen to 5.1%, one of the lowest rates in the world, according to the International Labour Organization's (ILO) latest... Read More


Afghanistan Commemorates 107th Anniversary of Independence

Afghanistan, Aug. 19 -- Afghanistan on Wednesday, August 19, marked the 107th anniversary of its independence, commemorating the end of British control over the country's foreign policy following the ... Read More


One Crew Member Killed After Vessel Hit by Projectile in Strait of Hormuz

Afghanistan, Aug. 18 -- One crew member was killed after a commercial vessel was struck by an unknown projectile while transiting outbound through the Strait of Hormuz, the United Kingdom Maritime Tra... Read More


Bennett Warns Afghan Women Face Growing Costs From Rights Restrictions

Afghanistan, Aug. 18 -- Richard Bennett, the UN Special Rapporteur on human rights in Afghanistan, has warned that restrictions on Afghan women and girls are causing serious social, economic and psych... Read More


Colombia Earthquake Damage Estimated at $9.6 Billion, President Says

Afghanistan, Aug. 18 -- Colombia's President Abelardo De La Espriella said preliminary estimates put the economic damage from last week's 7.4-magnitude earthquake at about $9.58 billion, as the govern... Read More