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Pakistan Criticizes Remarks by Indian Army Chief

Afghanistan, May 18 -- Pakistan on Sunday condemned recent remarks by Indian Army Chief Upendra Dwivedi as "provocative and dangerous," warning that such statements could further destabilize South Asi... Read More


New Round of Polio Vaccinations Begins in Afghanistan

Afghanistan, May 18 -- Afghanistan has launched the second round of its sub-national polio vaccination campaign for 2026, aiming to vaccinate more than 8.3 million children under the age of five acros... Read More


WHO Keeps Hantavirus Risk Assessment at Low Level

Afghanistan, May 18 -- The World Health Organization said Sunday that the global public health risk linked to a hantavirus cluster aboard the cruise ship MV Hondius remains low following a rapid risk ... Read More


Ali Bilal Wins Runner-Up Title at Petersburg Pro 2026

Afghanistan, May 17 -- Ali Bilal won the silver medal at the 2026 Petersburg Pro bodybuilding competition, continuing his strong run in international professional events and further raising Afghanista... Read More


Thailand Urges Iran to Allow Safe Passage for Eight Ships Stranded Near Strait of Hormuz

Afghanistan, May 17 -- Thailand has urged Iran to allow safe passage for eight Thai-flagged vessels stranded near the Strait of Hormuz amid escalating regional tensions and shipping disruptions. Acco... Read More


Britain to Equip Typhoon Jets With Cheaper Missiles Against Iranian Drones

Afghanistan, May 17 -- United Kingdom is preparing to equip its Typhoon fighter jets in the Middle East with new low-cost missile systems aimed at more effectively countering Iranian-made drones, acco... Read More


Rights Groups Warn Over Child Marriage Rules in Afghanistan

Afghanistan, May 17 -- Rights organizations warned new marriage regulations in Afghanistan could legitimize child marriage and further weaken protections for women and girls. A coalition of human rig... Read More


Afghanistan, China Advance Wakhan Corridor Road Project

Afghanistan, May 17 -- Afghanistan and China are advancing the Wakhan Corridor road project, a strategic infrastructure link aimed at strengthening direct land connectivity. According to a statement ... Read More


UN Says Nearly 3 Billion People Face Housing Crisis Worldwide

Afghanistan, May 17 -- The United Nations said nearly three billion people worldwide are affected by housing shortages or inadequate living conditions, warning that the global housing crisis has becom... Read More


US, Israel Preparing for New Strikes on Iran

Afghanistan, May 17 -- US and Israeli officials are intensifying military preparations for renewed strikes against Iran, according to a report on Saturday. The The New York Times reported on Saturday... Read More