Afghanistan, Jan. 2 -- A senior Russian official handed U.S. authorities part of a Ukrainian drone, claiming it contained evidence of an alleged plot targeting Putin's residence. A senior Russian mil... Read More
Afghanistan, Jan. 2 -- U.S. President Donald Trump warned that if Iran "kills peaceful protesters," America is prepared to intervene and protect demonstrators amid rising unrest across the country. U... Read More
Afghanistan, Jan. 2 -- Afghanistan's economy remained fragile in 2025, with soaring unemployment, widespread poverty, disrupted trade, and declining incomes deepening hardship for millions of househol... Read More
Afghanistan, Jan. 2 -- Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said Kyiv wants to end the war but will not accept a weak peace deal undermining sovereignty. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy sai... Read More
Afghanistan, Jan. 2 -- Syria's interim president Abu Muhammad al-Julani unveiled new banknotes, urging citizens to remain calm while the government implements gradual currency reform. Abu Muhammad al... Read More
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
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
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, 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
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