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Over 10,000 Afghanistan and Pakistan Traders' Shipments Stalled at Karachi Port

Afghanistan, Dec. 30 -- More than 10,000 Afghanistan and Pakistan traders face mounting losses as transit shipments and containers remain stuck at Karachi port due to border closures. The Pakistan Ch... Read More


U.S. Allocates $2 Billion to UN, Afghanistan Excluded from Aid

Afghanistan, Dec. 30 -- The United States announced $2 billion in humanitarian aid for the United Nations, but Afghanistan will not be included due to political interference concerns. The United Stat... Read More


2,000-Year-Old Buddhist Statue Discovered in Kapisa, Afghanistan

Afghanistan, Dec. 30 -- 2,000-year-old Greco-Buddhist statue depicting a queen has been discovered in Kapisa, shedding new light on Afghanistan's rich ancient cultural and artistic heritage. The Tali... Read More


How Far Has Iran Gone in Probing Former Afghanistan Generals' Assassinations?

Afghanistan, Dec. 30 -- How far has Iran gone in probing the assassinations of former Afghanistan generals in Tehran? Iran's foreign ministry broke its silence five days after the killing of two form... Read More


UN Rapporteur Urges Independent Probe Into Killing of Former Military Officers in Tehran

Afghanistan, Dec. 30 -- UN human rights rapporteur Richard Bennett has called for an independent investigation into the targeted killing of former military officers in Tehran, citing serious accountab... Read More


Bangladesh Former Prime Minister Khaleda Zia Dies at 80

Afghanistan, Dec. 30 -- Khaleda Zia, Bangladesh's first elected female prime minister and longtime opposition leader, has died aged 80, her Bangladesh Nationalist Party said. Khaleda Zia, Bangladesh'... Read More


Russia Warns of Tough Response After Alleged Drone Attack on Putin Residence

Afghanistan, Dec. 30 -- Russia warned of a strong response after accusing Ukraine of launching dozens of drones at President Vladimir Putin's residence during late December. Russia has warned of a to... Read More


7 Turkish police wounded in clash with suspected Islamic State militants

Afghanistan, Dec. 29 -- Seven Turkish police officers were wounded after security forces clashed with suspected Islamic State militants during an ongoing counterterrorism operation in Yalova province.... Read More


Trump Describes Phone Talks with Putin as Constructive Ahead of Ukraine Meeting

Afghanistan, Dec. 29 -- U.S. President Donald Trump held constructive phone talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin ahead of his Mar-a-Lago meeting with Ukrainian President Zelensky. U.S. Preside... Read More


Iran Executes 85 Citizens of Afghanistan in 2025, Human Rights Group Says

Afghanistan, Dec. 29 -- Human rights group Hengaw reports that Iran has executed 85 nationals from Afghanistan in 2025, highlighting a sharp rise in executions of foreign prisoners. Human rights orga... Read More