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Bolivia's president cuts salary by 50% amid escalating anti-government protests

Afghanistan, May 26 -- Rodrigo Paz said he will cut his salary and the salaries of cabinet ministers by 50 percent following weeks of anti-government protests across Bolivia. Paz announced the measur... Read More


Russian spy chief warns ISIS-K recruiting in Central Asia

Afghanistan, May 26 -- ISIS-K is actively recruiting fighters from Central Asian countries while security threats linked to Afghanistan continue to expand across the region. Alexander Bortnikov said ... Read More


Pakistan army chief discusses Iran-US mediation efforts with China's foreign minister

Afghanistan, May 26 -- Asim Munir held talks with Wang Yi on developments in the Middle East and bilateral relations, according to Chinese state media. Xinhua News Agency reported that Wang described... Read More


China and Pakistan pledge closer coordination on Afghanistan after Sharif's Beijing visit

Afghanistan, May 26 -- China and Pakistan said they will maintain close coordination on Afghanistan and voiced concern over armed groups operating in the region, according to a joint statement issued ... Read More


Ireland contributes $3.44 million to UN humanitarian fund for Afghanistan

Afghanistan, May 26 -- United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs said Ireland has contributed $3.44 million to the UN-managed humanitarian fund for Afghanistan to support emer... Read More


Pakistan rejects joining Abraham Accords after Trump call for wider participation

Afghanistan, May 26 -- Khawaja Muhammad Asif said Pakistan would not join the Abraham Accords, rejecting calls from Donald Trump for more countries to participate in the agreement. According to Al Ja... Read More


UN condemns deadly Quetta train bombing as Pakistan mourns victims

Afghanistan, May 26 -- United Nations condemned the deadly bombing targeting a passenger train in Quetta, with the spokesman for Secretary-General Stephane Dujarric saying terrorism in all forms is un... Read More


Taiwan says China carried out second major combat patrol near island in one week

Afghanistan, May 26 -- Taiwan said Monday it had detected China's second "joint combat readiness patrol" around the island within a week, prompting Taipei to deploy fighter jets and naval forces to mo... Read More


Zelensky says strengthening Ukraine's air defense remains top priority

Afghanistan, May 26 -- Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Monday that Ukraine is working with international partners to strengthen its air defense systems, calling the issue Kyiv's highest current priority. In... Read More


Pakistan PM condemns deadly Quetta train blast, vows to defeat terrorism

Afghanistan, May 25 -- Shehbaz Sharif condemned the deadly explosion targeting a train near Quetta and said his government remains determined to eliminate terrorism across the country. In a statement... Read More