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US Intelligence Confirms Putin's Ambitions in Ukraine Remain Unchanged

Afghanistan, Dec. 21 -- U.S. intelligence sources report that Russian President Vladimir Putin's military goals in Ukraine remain unchanged, with Moscow controlling 20 percent of Ukrainian territory. ... Read More


World Bank Approves $700 Million Aid to Support Pakistan's Economic Stability

Afghanistan, Dec. 21 -- The World Bank has approved $700 million in aid to Pakistan to support macroeconomic stability, strengthen public services, and promote inclusive sustainable development. The ... Read More


Three Toronto Men Charged with Terrorism, Hate Crimes, and Attempted Kidnappings

Afghanistan, Dec. 21 -- Three Toronto men have been charged with terrorism, hate-motivated crimes, and attempted kidnappings, raising concerns about extremist threats targeting women and the Jewish co... Read More


Bush Center Criticizes U.S. Suspension of Afghan Migrant Program

Afghanistan, Dec. 21 -- The George W. Bush Presidential Center criticized the U.S. decision to suspend Afghan immigration, saying it punishes allies who risked their lives supporting American forces o... Read More


Nine killed, 11 injured in South Africa's Johannesburg shooting

Afghanistan, Dec. 21 -- At least nine people were killed and 11 others injured in a mass shooting in Johannesburg, South Africa, sparking concerns over rising gun violence. At least nine people were ... Read More


US seizes second oil tanker off Venezuela amid sanctions enforcement

Afghanistan, Dec. 21 -- The United States has seized a second oil tanker off Venezuela's coast, tightening sanctions enforcement as Washington targets shipments it says fund illegal regional activitie... Read More


Turkey hands over second MILGEM warship to Pakistan

Afghanistan, Dec. 21 -- Turkey on Sunday, Dcember 21, handed over the second MILGEM-class warship, PNS Khaibar, to Pakistan at a ceremony in Istanbul, marking another step in defence cooperation betwe... Read More


Fire Ravages Kabul's Mandawi Market, Causing $700,000 in Losses

Afghanistan, Dec. 21 -- A large fire tore through Kabul's historic Mandawi market early Sunday, destroying dozens of shops and causing an estimated $700,000 in losses, officials said. A large fire sw... Read More


Three Killed in Knife Assault in Taiwan's Capital

Afghanistan, Dec. 20 -- Three people were killed and at least 11 others wounded in a knife attack in Taipei, carried out by a suspect who later died. Three people were killed and at least 11 others w... Read More


Ukraine Hits Russian Shadow Fleet Tanker in Mediterranean

Afghanistan, Dec. 20 -- Ukraine said it struck a Russian shadow fleet oil tanker in the Mediterranean using drones, marking an escalation in efforts to disrupt Moscow's maritime oil trade. Ukraine ha... Read More