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17 Million Afghans Face Acute Food Insecurity, U.N. Warns

Afghanistan, July 18 -- Afghanistan's humanitarian crisis is worsening as severe international funding shortfalls force aid agencies to scale back food assistance, leaving millions of Afghans at great... Read More


Nearly One Million Afghans Work in Carpet Industry: Report

Afghanistan, July 18 -- Nearly one million Afghans work directly or indirectly in the carpet industry, with exports topping 760,000 square meters this year, officials said. Nearly one million people ... Read More


Trump Threatens Higher Canada Tariffs Over Wildfire Smoke Polluting U.S. Cities

Afghanistan, July 18 -- U.S. President Donald Trump threatened higher tariffs on Canadian imports, blaming wildfire smoke for worsening air quality across large parts of America. U.S. President Donal... Read More


Venezuela Earthquake Death Toll Rises Above 5,000

Afghanistan, July 18 -- Venezuela's earthquake death toll has surpassed 5,000, authorities said, as thousands remain injured or displaced nearly a month after the disaster. The death toll from last m... Read More


Qatar Strongly Condemns Iran's Strike on Iraq's Kurdistan Region

Afghanistan, July 18 -- Qatar has condemned a reported Iranian strike on Iraq's Kurdistan Region, describing it as a violation of Iraq's sovereignty and international law, while urging all parties to ... Read More


U.S. Closes Peshawar Consulate, Transfers Diplomatic Role to Islamabad

Afghanistan, July 18 -- The United States has closed its consulate in Peshawar, transferring diplomatic responsibilities for Pakistan's Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province to the U.S. Embassy in Islamabad as ... Read More


U.S. Launches Fresh Strikes on Iran as Military Campaign Enters Sixth Consecutive Night

Afghanistan, July 17 -- The U.S. military said it launched a new wave of strikes against Iran on Thursday, extending its campaign into a sixth consecutive night as hostilities between Washington and T... Read More


Trump Administration Considers $100,000 Refundable Bond for Some Green Card Applicants

Afghanistan, July 17 -- The Trump administration is considering a proposal that would require some applicants for U.S. permanent residency to post a refundable bond of up to $100,000 before receiving ... Read More


China, Pakistan Urge Iran, U.S. to Resume Talks

Afghanistan, July 17 -- China and Pakistan urged Iran and the United States to maintain the ceasefire and resume negotiations, calling diplomacy the only path to stability. China and Pakistan have ca... Read More


Trump to Attend 2026 FIFA World Cup Final in New Jersey, White House Says

Afghanistan, July 17 -- U.S. President Donald Trump will attend Sunday's 2026 FIFA World Cup final in New Jersey, the White House confirmed on Thursday. U.S. President Donald Trump will attend the 20... Read More