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New York's First Muslim Mayor Takes Office with Bold Agenda for Housing, Transit, and Social Equity

Afghanistan, Jan. 2 -- Zahran Mamdani, New York's first Muslim mayor, officially takes office, pledging bold initiatives on housing, public transit, and advancing social equity citywide. Zahran Mamda... Read More


Somalia Says 29 Al-Shabaab Militants Killed in Jabad Operation

Afghanistan, Jan. 2 -- Somalia's Defense Ministry announced that 29 Al-Shabaab militants were killed in a Jabad operation, destroying weapons and vehicles with international partner support. Somalia'... Read More


Chinese President Xi Jinping Pledges Reunification of China and Taiwan

Afghanistan, Jan. 2 -- Chinese President Xi Jinping, in his annual New Year address, reaffirmed Beijing's commitment to the reunification of China and Taiwan, emphasizing it as unstoppable. Chinese P... Read More


Afghanistan Faces Severe Gender Restrictions as Women Denied Education and Employment in 2025

Afghanistan, Jan. 2 -- In 2025, Afghanistan women and girls faced widespread exclusion from education and work, worsening poverty, limiting economic growth, and threatening long-term social developmen... Read More


Food Prices Surge Over 4 Percent Amid Economic Strain in Afghanistan: Report

Afghanistan, Jan. 2 -- Food prices in Afghanistan surged over four percent in December 2025, driven by rising costs of grains, vegetables, oil, and ongoing trade disruptions with Pakistan. Afghanista... Read More


At Least 6 Killed Amid Widespread Protests Across Iran

Afghanistan, Jan. 2 -- At least six people were killed on the fifth day of widespread protests across Iran, as demonstrations continue to spread from cities to rural areas. Local media outlet Fars Ne... Read More


Over 100 Injured in Monorail Collision at Indian Hydropower Site

Afghanistan, Dec. 31 -- More than 100 construction workers were injured after two monorail trains collided at a hydropower project site in northern India, officials said. More than 100 people were in... Read More


Tajikistan and Russian Presidents Discuss Afghanistan Security

Afghanistan, Dec. 31 -- Russian President Putin and Tajikistan's Rahmon discussed rising security threats from Afghanistan, highlighting border stability, strategic cooperation, and measures to counte... Read More


Kazakhstan Exports 260,000 Tons of Wheat to Afghanistan

Afghanistan, Dec. 31 -- Kazakhstan has exported 260,000 tons of wheat to Afghanistan, marking a significant increase in regional trade amid ongoing supply and border challenges. Kazakhstan has signif... Read More


UN Requests $1.71 Billion for Afghanistan Humanitarian Aid in 2026

Afghanistan, Dec. 31 -- The United Nations has requested $1.71 billion for 2026 to support humanitarian programs in Afghanistan, citing widespread poverty, unemployment, and urgent relief needs. The ... Read More