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Man Sentenced for Threatening to Kill Australian Senator Fatima Payman

Afghanistan, Nov. 17 -- Sean David Sharman, 51, has been sentenced to 18 months in a rehabilitation program after threatening to kill Australian Senator Fatima Payman in racist, misogynistic emails. ... Read More


Mysterious Death of 17-Year-Old Afghan Girl Sparks Outrage

Afghanistan, Nov. 17 -- A 17-year-old Afghan girl, Farkhunda, has died under mysterious circumstances in Kabul, just weeks after her marriage. Taliban authorities claim it was a stroke, but suspicions... Read More


Bangladesh Court Sentences Former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina to Death

Afghanistan, Nov. 17 -- A Bangladesh court has sentenced former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina to death for her role in the deadly suppression of student protests in 2024, marking a major political deve... Read More


India Arrests Suspect in Deadly Delhi Car Bombing

Afghanistan, Nov. 17 -- India's National Investigation Agency has arrested Amir Rashid Ali, a Kashmir resident, for allegedly aiding a suicide bombing at Delhi's Red Fort that killed eight. India's N... Read More


Iranian Lawmaker Calls on Afghanistan to Release Water from Dams

Afghanistan, Nov. 17 -- An Iranian lawmaker has called on Afghanistan to release water from upstream dams to address Mashhad's critical drinking water shortage as reservoir levels plummet. Iranian la... Read More


UN to vote on Gaza resolution amid Israeli objections to Palestinian statehood clause

Afghanistan, Nov. 17 -- The UN Security Council is set to vote on a U.S.-backed Gaza resolution, proposing a multinational force and outlining a contentious path toward Palestinian statehood. The UN ... Read More


Pakistan, China pledge closer counterterrorism collaboration after Islamabad suicide attack

Afghanistan, Nov. 17 -- Pakistan and China have agreed to strengthen counterterrorism cooperation, including intelligence sharing and operational coordination, following a deadly suicide bombing in Is... Read More


U.S. plans tougher green card rules for Afghans and other travel-ban countries: NYT

Afghanistan, Nov. 17 -- The U.S. plans to tighten green card rules for refugees from Afghanistan and 11 other travel-ban countries, potentially affecting thousands of applicants, the US media reports.... Read More


At least seven Afghan migrants killed in Iranian border shooting: Rights Group

Afghanistan, Nov. 17 -- At least seven Afghan migrants were killed and several others injured in shootings by Iranian border forces in Saravan, southeastern Iran, rights group reported. At least seve... Read More


At least 42 Indian pilgrims killed in Saudi Arabia road accident

Afghanistan, Nov. 17 -- At least 42 Indian pilgrims were killed near Medina, Saudi Arabia, early Monday when their vehicle collided with a fuel tanker, authorities and media reported. At least 42 Ind... Read More