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Iran Leader Says Regime Will Not Back Down Amid Protests

Afghanistan, Jan. 9 -- Iran's supreme leader said the government will not back down against unrest, accusing vandals of serving foreign interests as internet restrictions continued nationwide. Iran's... Read More


Pakistan-Afghanistan Trade Falls 53% as Border Closures Persist

Afghanistan, Jan. 9 -- Trade between Pakistan and Afghanistan has dropped 53 percent amid prolonged border closures, with exporters suffering heavy losses, Pakistani officials and media reports say. ... Read More


Customs Tariffs Raised by Up to 80% on Imported Fruits and Consumer Goods in Afghanistan

Afghanistan, Jan. 9 -- Customs tariffs on imported fruits and consumer goods were raised by up to 80% in Afghanistan. The Taliban's Ministry of Finance said on Thursday, January 8, it has raised cust... Read More


AfghanEvac Says U.S. Offering Cash to Afghan Refugees to Return to Afghanistan

Afghanistan, Jan. 9 -- AfghanEvac says the U.S. government is offering cash to Afghan refugees to abandon resettlement, warning many face serious threats if they return home. Shawn VanDiver, head of ... Read More


Venezuela Says 100 Killed in U.S. Operation That Detained Maduro

Afghanistan, Jan. 9 -- Venezuela said about 100 people were killed during a U.S. military operation that led to President Nicolas Maduro's arrest, sharply escalating tensions with Washington. Venezue... Read More


Iran Protests Enter 13th Day With 45 Killed, Rights Group Says

Afghanistan, Jan. 9 -- At least 45 people have been killed and more than 2,000 arrested as nationwide protests in Iran entered their thirteenth day, rights groups say. Iran Human Rights said at least... Read More


White House says Trump reviewing possible Greenland purchase

Afghanistan, Jan. 8 -- The White House said President Donald Trump is reviewing the possibility of purchasing Greenland from Denmark, keeping all options on the table. White House spokesperson Karoli... Read More


U.S. Senate Moves to Limit Trump's Military Powers After Venezuela Raid

Afghanistan, Jan. 8 -- The U.S. Senate is preparing to debate a resolution aimed at preventing President Trump from ordering further military action against Venezuela without congressional approval. ... Read More


Explosion Kills One, Injures Two in Afghanistan's Kunar Province

Afghanistan, Jan. 8 -- An explosion in Afghanistan's eastern Kunar province killed one person and injured two others, officials said on Thursday. Local Taliban officials said an explosion from a proj... Read More


Iran Opens New Milak Border Route to Boost Trade With Afghanistan

Afghanistan, Jan. 8 -- Iran said it has opened a new land route at the Milak border with Afghanistan, doubling cargo traffic and expanding cross-border trade capacity. Iran's embassy in Kabul announc... Read More