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Afghanistan Hold Kuwait to 3-3 Draw in Second Futsal Friendly

Afghanistan, Dec. 23 -- Afghanistan's futsal team drew 3-3 with Kuwait in their second friendly, with a late equaliser highlighting competitive preparations for the AFC Futsal Asian Cup 2026. Afghani... Read More


Putin Still Pushing for Ukraine, Former Soviet Territories: U.S. Intel

Afghanistan, Dec. 22 -- U.S. intelligence indicates Russian President Vladimir Putin remains determined to expand control over Ukraine and former Soviet territories, challenging claims that Russia see... Read More


The Light That Shines Through the Universe: 30-Foot Bamyan Buddha to Tower Over New York's High Line

Afghanistan, Dec. 22 -- A nearly 30-foot replica of the Bamiyan Buddha will be installed on New York's High Line in 2026, symbolizing resilience, peace, and cultural remembrance. Vietnamese-American ... Read More


Turkey Arrests Senior ISIS-K Member, Thwarts Planned Attacks

Afghanistan, Dec. 22 -- Turkey's intelligence agency has arrested a senior ISIS-K member near the Afghanistan-Pakistan border, foiling planned attacks and gaining critical intelligence on the group's ... Read More


Senator Graham Says U.S. Should Arm Ukraine With Tomahawks if Putin Rejects Ceasefire

Afghanistan, Dec. 22 -- U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham said Washington should sharply escalate pressure on Russia, including arming Ukraine with Tomahawk missiles, if ceasefire negotiations with Moscow c... Read More


Iran Supreme Leader's Representative Claims Raisi Was Assassinated, Not Killed in Accident

Afghanistan, Dec. 22 -- A senior Iranian cleric and representative of the Supreme Leader has claimed that former president Ebrahim Raisi was assassinated, contradicting official reports of an accident... Read More


Red Cross Says Nearly Half of Afghanistan's Population Is Needing Aid in 2025

Afghanistan, Dec. 22 -- Nearly half of Afghanistan's population will need humanitarian assistance in 2025, the Red Cross said, warning that conflict, poverty, climate shocks and mass returns are worse... Read More


Nine Afghans killed in Balochistan road crash

Afghanistan, Dec. 22 -- Nine Afghan nationals were killed and 10 others injured when an oil tanker collided with a pickup truck in Pakistan's Balochistan province, local media reported. Nine Afghan c... Read More


EU says 21 million lack access to safe drinking water in Afghanistan

Afghanistan, Dec. 22 -- More than 21 million people lack access to safe drinking water in Afghanistan, the European Union says, as conflict, climate change and weak infrastructure worsen shortages. T... Read More


U.S. Pursues Third Sanctioned Vessel Near Venezuela, White House Says

Afghanistan, Dec. 22 -- The U.S. Coast Guard is pursuing a third sanctioned vessel near Venezuela, the White House said, as Washington intensifies efforts to disrupt illegal oil shipments and sanction... Read More