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Nearly 8,000 migrants died on routes in 2025, IOM says

Afghanistan, April 22 -- Nearly 8,000 migrants died or went missing globally in 2025, IOM says, warning routes are becoming more dangerous despite fewer crossings. International Organization for Migr... Read More


Spain, Ireland, Slovenia urge EU to review Israel ties over rights concerns

Afghanistan, April 22 -- Spain, Ireland and Slovenia call on the EU to reconsider cooperation with Israel, citing human rights concerns and worsening conditions in Gaza. Spain, Ireland and Slovenia h... Read More


Iran says tanker breaks US blockade, reaches territorial waters

Afghanistan, April 22 -- Iran says one of its oil tankers crossed a US naval blockade and reached its waters, as tensions rise ahead of planned talks. Iranian Army said one of its oil tankers has suc... Read More


Iran Says Ready For Talks If US Lifts Naval Blockade

Afghanistan, April 22 -- Iran's UN envoy says Tehran will resume talks if Washington ends its naval blockade, as both sides exchange accusations of ceasefire violations. Amir Saeid Iravani said Iran ... Read More


EU Special Envoy Travels to Kabul, Afghanistan

Afghanistan, April 22 -- EU envoy visits Kabul for talks with Taliban officials, focusing on aid, diplomacy, and cooperation as Afghanistan faces a dire humanitarian crisis. The European Union's spec... Read More


Iran military says ready to respond to any renewed US attack

Afghanistan, April 22 -- Iran's Revolutionary Guards warn of strong retaliation if fighting resumes, as a fragile US-Iran ceasefire holds and negotiations remain uncertain. Islamic Revolutionary Guar... Read More


FIFA sells final World Cup tickets, prices reach nearly $11,000 for final

Afghanistan, April 22 -- FIFA releases final batch of World Cup 2026 tickets, with strong demand but mounting criticism over high prices and accessibility concerns. FIFA said a new batch of tickets f... Read More


IAEA chief says Iran deal without nuclear oversight would be "illusion"

Afghanistan, April 22 -- IAEA chief Rafael Grossi warns any Iran-US peace deal without nuclear monitoring will be unsustainable, urging inclusion of inspectors from the outset. Rafael Grossi said any... Read More


Rights Group Urges Pakistan To Halt Afghan Refugee Deportations

Afghanistan, April 22 -- Human Rights Watch warns Pakistan has sharply increased Afghan deportations, citing abuse, arbitrary arrests and risks to returnees amid rising tensions. Human Rights Watch s... Read More


Vance heads to Pakistan for Iran talks as ceasefire deadline looms

Afghanistan, April 21 -- U.S. Vice President JD Vance heads to Pakistan for urgent Iran talks as ceasefire deadline nears and tensions over nuclear and maritime issues escalate. JD Vance is set to tr... Read More