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7 Turkish police wounded in clash with suspected Islamic State militants

Afghanistan, Dec. 29 -- Seven Turkish police officers were wounded after security forces clashed with suspected Islamic State militants during an ongoing counterterrorism operation in Yalova province.... Read More


Trump Describes Phone Talks with Putin as Constructive Ahead of Ukraine Meeting

Afghanistan, Dec. 29 -- U.S. President Donald Trump held constructive phone talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin ahead of his Mar-a-Lago meeting with Ukrainian President Zelensky. U.S. Preside... Read More


Iran Executes 85 Citizens of Afghanistan in 2025, Human Rights Group Says

Afghanistan, Dec. 29 -- Human rights group Hengaw reports that Iran has executed 85 nationals from Afghanistan in 2025, highlighting a sharp rise in executions of foreign prisoners. Human rights orga... Read More


China's LandSpace Prepares to Challenge SpaceX in Reusable Rocket Market

Afghanistan, Dec. 29 -- China's private rocket firm LandSpace is preparing to challenge SpaceX in the global reusable rocket market, aiming to boost China's commercial space ambitions and satellite ca... Read More


WFP Lays Off 41 Female Nutrition Staff in Kapisa as Afghanistan Faces Worsening Hunger Crisis

Afghanistan, Dec. 29 -- The World Food Programme has laid off 41 nutrition staff in Kapisa, Afghanistan, amid alarming malnutrition rates and critical funding shortages threatening children and mother... Read More


U.S. President Trump to Meet Netanyahu to Push Gaza Ceasefire Forward

Afghanistan, Dec. 29 -- U.S. President Donald Trump is set to meet Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to advance the stalled Gaza ceasefire and address regional security concerns. U.S. Preside... Read More


Trump, Zelensky Hold High-Level Ukraine Peace Talks, Key Territorial Issues Remain Unresolved

Afghanistan, Dec. 29 -- U.S. President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky concluded complex peace talks, leaving territorial disputes unresolved but making progress on strong secu... Read More


EU Chief Urges Strong Security Assurances for Ukraine Amid Ongoing Peace Talks

Afghanistan, Dec. 29 -- European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said Ukraine has made progress in peace talks, emphasizing the need for strong, early security guarantees. European Commissi... Read More


Islamabad Police Arrest 41, Including Four from Afghanistan, in Major Weapons and Drugs Raid

Afghanistan, Dec. 29 -- Islamabad police conducted a major security operation, arresting 41 individuals, including four from Afghanistan, and seizing weapons, ammunition, and drugs to maintain public ... Read More


Pakistan conflict deaths rise 73% in 2025, militants suffer heaviest losses, report says

Afghanistan, Dec. 29 -- Conflict-related deaths in Pakistan surged 73% in 2025, with militants, security forces and civilians all suffering heavy losses amid intensifying attacks, a security report sa... Read More