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Germany Scraps Fast-Track Citizenship Law, Extends Residency Requirement to Five Years

Afghanistan, Oct. 9 -- Germany's parliament repealed the fast-track citizenship law, extending residency requirements to five years, amid debates over migration, integration, and workforce needs. Ger... Read More


Macron to Name New French Prime Minister Within 48 Hours Amid Political Tension

Afghanistan, Oct. 9 -- French President Emmanuel Macron announced he will appoint a new prime minister within 48 hours after Sebastien Lecornu's resignation and failed coalition talks with party leade... Read More


Ceasefire Takes Effect in Gaza

Afghanistan, Oct. 9 -- A ceasefire reportedly began in Gaza after a U.S.-brokered peace deal between Israel and Hamas aimed at ending months of conflict. A ceasefire has reportedly come into effect i... Read More


Afghanistan and Qatar Discuss Climate Cooperation as Drought and Water Crisis Deepen

Afghanistan, Oct. 9 -- Afghanistan and Qatar discussed expanding climate cooperation as worsening droughts and a growing water crisis threaten the country's environment and livelihoods. Afghanistan's... Read More


Over 100 Rights Groups Call Spain's People's Tribunal on Women of Afghanistan a Historic Step Toward Justice

Afghanistan, Oct. 9 -- More than 100 civil society groups hailed Spain's People's Tribunal on Women of Afghanistan as a historic step toward justice for victims of rights violations. More than 100 hu... Read More


Political Analyst Salim Paigar Shot and Critically Wounded in Kabul

Afghanistan, Oct. 9 -- Political analyst Salim Paigar was critically wounded after being shot near his Kabul home, as authorities investigate the targeted attack and its possible motives. Political a... Read More


Pakistan Army Says Seven Militants, One Soldier Killed in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Operation

Afghanistan, Oct. 9 -- Pakistan's army said seven militants and one soldier were killed in an overnight operation in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa's Dera Ismail Khan district amid rising violence. The Pakistan ... Read More


UN Warns Drought Threatens Families Across Afghanistan

Afghanistan, Oct. 9 -- The United Nations warned that worsening drought across Afghanistan has dried water sources, destroyed crops, and left millions of families struggling with hunger and survival. ... Read More


UNHCR Voices Concern Over Pakistan's Move to De-Notify 16 Afghan Refugee Villages

Afghanistan, Oct. 9 -- UNHCR voiced concern after Pakistan de-notified 16 Afghan refugee villages, warning the move could trigger forced evictions and worsen the humanitarian crisis. The United Natio... Read More


Iranian Dissident Rustam Ejbari Shot and Critically Wounded in Afghanistan's Herat

Afghanistan, Oct. 9 -- Iranian dissident Rustam Ejbari was critically wounded after being shot by unidentified gunmen in Herat, Afghanistan, in what activists called a targeted attack. Unidentified g... Read More