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Lavrov warns Afghanistan and Middle East crises threaten wider regional security

Afghanistan, April 21 -- Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov warns that instability in Afghanistan and the Middle East is escalating security risks across Eurasia and neighbouring regions. Sergey ... Read More


US, Iran delegations head to Islamabad for talks amid tensions

Afghanistan, April 21 -- US and Iranian delegations are expected in Islamabad to resume talks, even as both sides exchange threats and a fragile ceasefire nears expiry. Diplomatic delegations from th... Read More


Ireland parliament to review Afghanistan rights, focus on women

Afghanistan, April 21 -- Ireland's parliament will review Afghanistan's human rights situation, focusing on women's rights, restrictions, employment challenges and worsening humanitarian conditions ac... Read More


US-backed plan links Central Asia-Afghanistan trade routes

Afghanistan, April 21 -- A US-backed proposal seeks to boost regional trade via Afghanistan, positioning it as a transit hub linking Central Asia, Pakistan and global markets. A new initiative by the... Read More


Aid reaches Nuristan Province after weeks of isolation

Afghanistan, April 21 -- Aid has reached isolated Nuristan districts after weeks of clashes, easing shortages for thousands of families cut off from food, healthcare and supplies. The International C... Read More


Pompeo calls Ashraf Ghani 'among most corrupt'

Afghanistan, April 21 -- Former U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo called Ashraf Ghani "among the most corrupt leaders," reigniting debate over Afghanistan's failed peace process. Mike Pompeo has de... Read More


Gunmen abduct four road workers in northwest Pakistan

Afghanistan, April 21 -- Gunmen abducted four road workers in northwest Pakistan, triggering a search operation and raising fresh concerns over security in a volatile region. Armed men abducted four ... Read More


Gunmen kill two police officers in northwest Pakistan, attackers flee

Afghanistan, April 20 -- Gunmen shot dead two police officers in northwest Pakistan, officials said, in the latest attack highlighting persistent security threats in the region. Police said the offic... Read More


Netanyahu says Iran war not over as U.S. warns of escalation

Afghanistan, April 20 -- Benjamin Netanyahu said the war with Iran is not over, warning that new developments could unfold at any moment. Speaking on Sunday during a meeting with Javier Milei, Netany... Read More


Pentagon says Afghanistan withdrawal review to be finalised in coming months

Afghanistan, April 20 -- The Pentagon said a new review into the U.S. military withdrawal from Afghanistan is expected to be finalised in the coming months. The U.S. newspaper Stars and Stripes repor... Read More