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Only 17% of returnee women in Afghanistan earning income, UN says

Afghanistan, April 15 -- UN Women said in a new report that fewer than one in five women returning to Afghanistan are able to earn income, with just 17% currently employed. The report warns that low ... Read More


Pakistan secures $3 billion Saudi support to boost reserves

Afghanistan, April 15 -- Pakistan said it has secured $3 billion in financial support from Saudi Arabia, helping strengthen its foreign exchange reserves amid mounting external financing pressures. P... Read More


Russia warns U.S., Israel may use talks as cover for ground military action in Iran

Afghanistan, April 15 -- Security Council of Russia has warned that the United States and Israel could use ongoing peace negotiations as a cover to prepare for a potential ground offensive against Ira... Read More


Trump says Iran war "very close to ending" as ceasefire holds

Afghanistan, April 15 -- Donald Trump said in an interview with Fox News that the war involving Iran is approaching its conclusion, expressing confidence about a near end to hostilities. Responding t... Read More


Pakistan launches fresh rocket strikes in eastern Afghanistan

Afghanistan, April 14 -- Local sources said Pakistani forces carried out fresh rocket attacks on Monday evening targeting areas in Asadabad in Kunar Province, forcing residents to flee their homes. A... Read More


Trump says Iran deal possible despite U.S. naval blockade

Afghanistan, April 14 -- Donald Trump said there is still "plenty of room" for a deal with Iran despite the ongoing U.S. naval blockade of Iranian ports. The comments came after the United States beg... Read More


Rashid Khan joins WCA players' advisory board

Afghanistan, April 14 -- Rashid Khan has been appointed as a new member of the players' advisory board of the World Cricketers' Association, marking a significant step for Afghanistan's representation... Read More


Russia ready to accept Iran enriched uranium under U.S. peace deal, Kremlin says

Afghanistan, April 14 -- Dmitry Peskov said Russia is prepared to accept enriched uranium from Iran as part of a potential future agreement with the United States. Speaking to Agence France-Presse on... Read More


U.S. sought 20-year uranium freeze in Iran talks, reports say

Afghanistan, April 14 -- The United States proposed a 20-year halt to Iran's uranium enrichment in Islamabad talks, but Tehran rejected the offer and suggested a five-year suspension. Several U.S. me... Read More


UNICEF urges full vaccination as polio persists in Afghanistan

Afghanistan, April 14 -- UNICEF said that Polio has no cure but can be prevented through vaccination, urging intensified efforts in Afghanistan. In a statement posted on Monday, UNICEF said that as l... Read More