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Unprecedented in History: Scholars at Risk Reports 40 Attacks on US Academic Freedom in 2025

Afghanistan, Oct. 1 -- Scholars at Risk's Free to Think 2025 report warns of 40 attacks on academic freedom in the US during early 2025, citing government crackdowns and restrictive policies. A leadi... Read More


UN Envoy: Afghanistan Internet Blackout Endangers Rights and Economy

Afghanistan, Oct. 1 -- UN human rights envoy Richard Bennett warned Afghanistan's internet blackout threatens daily life, women's rights, and fragile economic stability, urging immediate restoration a... Read More


Powerful Earthquake in Philippines Leaves 27 Dead and Over 140 Injured

Afghanistan, Oct. 1 -- A powerful 6.9 magnitude earthquake struck central Philippines, killing 27 and injuring over 140, as rescue operations intensify amid aftershocks. A powerful 6.9 magnitude eart... Read More


Iranian President Pezeshkian: "We Will Not Bow to External Pressure"

Afghanistan, Oct. 1 -- Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian vowed defiance against renewed UN sanctions, stressing resilience, reliance on domestic capacities, and stronger regional ties to withstand m... Read More


UNAMA Urges Immediate Restoration of Internet Access in Afghanistan

Afghanistan, Oct. 1 -- The United Nations mission in Afghanistan has urged immediate restoration of internet services, warning the blackout isolates the country, threatens stability, and worsens human... Read More


Philippines Earthquake Death Toll Nears 60 as Hundreds Injured on Cebu Island

Afghanistan, Oct. 1 -- A powerful earthquake in the Philippines killed nearly 60 people and injured hundreds, damaging buildings, disrupting infrastructure, and triggering widespread aftershocks acros... Read More


Pakistan Army Test-Fires New Fatah-4 Cruise Missile With 750-Km Range

Afghanistan, Oct. 1 -- The Pakistan Army successfully tested its new Fatah-4 cruise missile with a 750-kilometer range, advanced avionics, precision targeting, and terrain-hugging capabilities to evad... Read More


Explosion and Fire in Munich Residential Area Leaves One Dead

Afghanistan, Oct. 1 -- An explosion and fire in a Munich residential area left one man dead, prompting police evacuations, bomb squad deployment, and suspension of Oktoberfest as investigations contin... Read More


Internet and Telecom Networks Restored in Afghanistan After 72-Hour Blackout

Afghanistan, Oct. 1 -- Internet and telecom networks were restored in Afghanistan after a 72-hour blackout, resuming gradually with slow speeds, technical restrictions, and concerns over future sudden... Read More


Qatar and Kazakhstan Envoys Discuss Cooperation on Afghanistan

Afghanistan, Oct. 1 -- Qatar and Kazakhstan envoys discussed political, security, and humanitarian issues in Afghanistan, stressing joint cooperation, regional coordination, and enhanced bilateral eff... Read More