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Pakistan to host Iran-U.S. ceasefire talks on Friday

Afghanistan, April 8 -- Pakistan is expected to host talks on Friday aimed at turning the new two-week ceasefire between Iran and the United States into a broader political agreement, according to int... Read More


Netanyahu backs Trump's Iran ceasefire, says Lebanon not included

Afghanistan, April 8 -- Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Tuesday that Israel supports U.S. President Donald Trump's decision to suspend attacks on Iran for two weeks, but stressed tha... Read More


Australian PM Welcomes Ceasefire, Slams Trump's 'Extraordinary' Threat

Afghanistan, April 8 -- Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said on Wednesday that U.S. President Donald Trump's threat against Iran and its civilisation was not appropriate language for an Ame... Read More


Vance, Witkoff expected at U.S.-Iran talks in Islamabad

Afghanistan, April 8 -- Vice President JD Vance, special envoy Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner are expected to take part in planned U.S.-Iran peace talks in Islamabad, according to reports citing sour... Read More


Around 14 million in Afghanistan need health assistance, IOM says

Afghanistan, April 8 -- The International Organization for Migration said on Tuesday that around 14 million people in Afghanistan need help accessing health services, underscoring the depth of the cou... Read More


Shooting near Israeli consulate in Istanbul triggers security alert

Afghanistan, April 8 -- A shooting incident near the Israeli consulate in Istanbul on Tuesday prompted a major security response, with Turkish authorities launching an investigation into the attack. ... Read More


Trump agrees to two-week pause in Iran strikes after Pakistan talks

Afghanistan, April 8 -- U.S. President Donald Trump said on Tuesday he had agreed to suspend bombing and military strikes on Iran for two weeks after talks involving Pakistan's Prime Minister Shehbaz ... Read More


UNFPA says 5 million women and girls in Afghanistan received health support

Afghanistan, April 8 -- More than 5 million women and girls in Afghanistan have received health and psychosocial support with backing from the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) and the United Kin... Read More


18 Afghan migrants detained in Turkey

Afghanistan, April 8 -- Turkish police on Tuesday detained 18 Afghan migrants who were found hidden inside a cargo truck carrying dates and pistachio oil in the central province of Tokat, local media ... Read More


To Lam wins Vietnam presidency as party tightens grip on power

Afghanistan, April 8 -- Vietnam's National Assembly on Tuesday unanimously elected Communist Party General Secretary To Lam as president for a five-year term, giving him control over both the party an... Read More