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WHO urges stronger action against tobacco use in Afghanistan

Afghanistan, May 31 -- The World Health Organization (WHO) marked World No Tobacco Day by calling for stronger efforts to protect people in Afghanistan from the health risks associated with tobacco us... Read More


Trump says any Iran deal must meet U.S. conditions

Afghanistan, May 31 -- U.S. President Donald Trump said any agreement with Iran must meet Washington's conditions, while senior American officials warned that military action remains an option if ongo... Read More


Canada and China move to deepen engagement after high-level talks

Afghanistan, May 30 -- Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney said relations between Canada and China are moving toward a more stable and constructive footing following high-level discussions with Chines... Read More


Mujtaba Khamenei adviser says Trump has once again betrayed diplomacy

Afghanistan, May 30 -- Mohsen Rezaei, a member of Iran's Expediency Discernment Council and an adviser to Iranian leader, accused U.S. President Donald Trump of betraying diplomacy for a third time, s... Read More


Over 72,000 killed in Gaza since war began, Palestinian officials say

Afghanistan, May 30 -- The Palestinian health authorities in Gaza said on Saturday that the death toll from the war between Israel and Hamas has risen to 72,938, while 172,919 people have been wounded... Read More


UNICEF says Gates Foundation backs polio eradication efforts in Afghanistan

Afghanistan, May 30 -- The United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) says the Gates Foundation continues to support vaccination programmes and efforts to eradicate polio in Afghanistan, one of the last ... Read More


U.S. imposes new sanctions on Iran

Afghanistan, May 30 -- The United States has imposed new counterterrorism-related sanctions on a network of Iranian individuals and companies accused of procuring sensitive technology and transferring... Read More


UK Parliament to debate concerns over pro-Israel influence in British politics

Afghanistan, May 30 -- British lawmakers are set to consider concerns about Israeli lobbying and its potential influence on UK politics after a public petition gathered more than 116,000 signatures, s... Read More


Iran's Ghalibaf says actions, not assurances, will decide any deal

Afghanistan, May 30 -- Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, speaker of Iran's parliament and a senior negotiator, said on Friday that Tehran does not trust promises or guarantees and will judge any agreement wit... Read More


Iran's Araghchi discusses Hormuz Strait with Omani counterpart

Afghanistan, May 30 -- Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi and Omani Foreign Minister Badr Albusaidi discussed developments surrounding Iran and the future management of the Strait of Hormuz durin... Read More