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Tasmania's Viral "Neil the Seal" Draws Crowds and Safety Warnings, Prompting a Petition Over His Future

Afghanistan, July 4 -- A 1,000-kilogram southern elephant seal known as Neil the Seal has returned to southern Tasmania for his twice-yearly moult, where his onshore antics have blocked roads, damaged... Read More


America Marks 250th Birthday With Nationwide Celebrations

Afghanistan, July 3 -- The United States is marking the 250th anniversary of its independence this weekend, with official ceremonies, public exhibitions, fireworks, naturalization events and large-sca... Read More


UNICEF Warns 100,000 Lebanese Children Could Miss New School Year Without Urgent School Repairs

Afghanistan, July 3 -- More than 100,000 children in Lebanon risk missing the coming academic year unless schools damaged during the recent conflict are repaired before classes are due to resume in Se... Read More


Khamenei Funeral Ceremonies Begin in Tehran as Foreign and Afghan Figures Attend

Afghanistan, July 3 -- Public funeral and mourning ceremonies for Iran's late Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei began on Friday in Tehran, with senior Iranian officials and foreign delegations att... Read More


EU Warns of Worsening Maternal Health Crisis in Afghanistan

Afghanistan, July 3 -- Afghanistan's maternal health crisis is worsening as restrictions on women's education and limited access to health care put mothers and newborns at greater risk, the European U... Read More


40 Killed, 8 Injured as Passenger Bus Plunges Into Ravine in Pakistan

Afghanistan, July 3 -- At least 40 people were killed and eight others injured after a passenger bus veered off a mountain road and plunged into a ravine in southwestern Pakistan on Friday, officials ... Read More


Afghanistan Passport Ranked Last in 2026 Global Index

Afghanistan, July 3 -- Afghanistan's passport ranks last among 197 countries and territories in the 2026 Global Passport Index published by Global Citizen Solutions. The index scored Afghanistan at 2... Read More


16 Children Rescued From Ohio Home of Horror, Four Family Members Charged

Afghanistan, July 3 -- Four members of the same family face felony charges in the US state of Ohio, in a case authorities described as among the worst child neglect they had encountered. Authorities ... Read More


US Beats Bosnia and Herzegovina 2-0 to Reach World Cup Round of 16

Afghanistan, July 2 -- The United States defeated Bosnia and Herzegovina 2-0 on Wednesday to advance to the Round of 16 of the FIFA World Cup, securing its first knockout-stage victory at the tourname... Read More


Pakistan Accuses India of Backing Militant Groups Operating From Afghanistan

Afghanistan, July 2 -- Pakistan accused India on Thursday of backing militant groups in Afghanistan, responding to New Delhi's criticism of Islamabad's recent counterterrorism actions. The allegation... Read More