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Rahmanullah Lakanwal, Afghan Asylum Seeker, Faces Possible Death Penalty in U.S. Capital Shooting Case

Afghanistan, Dec. 25 -- Rahmanullah Lakanwal, an Afghan asylum seeker accused of a deadly shooting near the White House, now faces federal charges that could result in the death penalty. The case of ... Read More


Thousands of Pakistani Traders Stuck in Afghanistan After Border Closures, Jirga Says

Afghanistan, Dec. 25 -- A Pashtun tribal jirga in Pakistan said thousands of Pakistani traders and travellers remain stranded in Afghanistan after prolonged border closures, urging Chaman's reopening.... Read More


Putin Hails 2025 as Pivotal Year for Russia-North Korea Relations

Afghanistan, Dec. 25 -- Russian President Vladimir Putin called 2025 a year of special importance for Moscow-Pyongyang ties in a New Year message to Kim Jong Un. Russian President Vladimir Putin has ... Read More


Tajikistan Opens New Border Outposts Near Afghanistan After Deadly Attacks

Afghanistan, Dec. 25 -- Tajik President Emomali Rahmon inaugurated new border security facilities near Afghanistan, reinforcing frontier defences amid rising concerns over cross-border attacks and reg... Read More


Turkey Detains 115 Suspected IS Members Over Christmas Attack Plot

Afghanistan, Dec. 25 -- Turkish authorities detained 115 suspected Islamic State members after intelligence indicated plans to attack non-Muslims during Christmas celebrations, officials said Thursday... Read More


Two Tajikistan Border Guards Killed in Attack Launched from Afghanistan

Afghanistan, Dec. 25 -- Two Tajik border guards were killed in a cross-border attack from Afghanistan, with Tajik authorities saying three assailants were shot dead during the exchange. Tajikistan's ... Read More


China, Russia Criticize U.S. Over Venezuela Sanctions and Military Pressure at UN

Afghanistan, Dec. 24 -- China and Russia condemned U.S. military and economic pressures on Venezuela at the UN, calling Washington's actions "bullying" and a threat to regional stability. China and R... Read More


Afghan Refugees in U.S. Face Christmas ICE Reporting Orders, Raising Legal and Humanitarian Concerns

Afghanistan, Dec. 24 -- Afghan refugees in the United States have received ICE notices to report on Christmas Day, sparking concerns over legal access, stress, and enforcement during the holidays. Af... Read More


Afghan Asylum Seeker Sentenced to Nine Years for Rape in Scotland

Afghanistan, Dec. 24 -- Afghan asylum seeker Rafiullah Ahmadzai has been sentenced to nine years in Scotland for raping a 17-year-old girl, highlighting serious immigration challenges. An Afghan asyl... Read More


Hunter Biden, Son of Former U.S. President, Calls Afghanistan Withdrawal Execution a 'Clear Failure'

Afghanistan, Dec. 24 -- Hunter Biden, son of former U.S. President Joe Biden, criticised the execution of the Afghanistan withdrawal, calling it a clear failure despite backing the decision to end the... Read More