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Oscars to require human actors, writers, exclude fully AI-made works

Afghanistan, May 2 -- The Oscars will require human actors and writers for eligibility, excluding fully AI-generated performances and scripts amid growing concerns over artificial intelligence use. T... Read More


Iran's Nobel laureate Narges Mohammadi hospitalized after health worsens in prison

Afghanistan, May 2 -- Nobel laureate Narges Mohammadi has been hospitalized after severe health deterioration in prison, raising renewed international concern over her treatment and detention conditio... Read More


2 UNICEF-backed water networks launched in Afghanistan's Ghor

Afghanistan, May 2 -- Two UNICEF-supported water supply networks have been launched in Ghor, providing safe drinking water to hundreds of families in underserved communities. Two water supply network... Read More


U.S. plans Gaza ceasefire unit cut, troops to drop

Afghanistan, May 2 -- The United States plans to scale down a Gaza ceasefire monitoring unit, reducing troops and restructuring efforts amid ongoing Israel-Hamas tensions. Sources told Reuters that t... Read More


UN warns press freedom nearly collapsed in Afghanistan

Afghanistan, May 2 -- UN Special Rapporteur on human rights in Afghanistan, Richard Bennett, says independent journalism in Afghanistan has been almost completely dismantled, marking a severe decline ... Read More


4 killed, 2 missing in separate drowning incidents in Afghanistan's Helmand

Afghanistan, May 2 -- Local Taliban officials in Helmand province say four people, including two women and two children, have died in two separate drowning incidents in Nawah district. Taliban Minist... Read More


5 killed, 8 injured in gold mine collapse in Afghanistan's Badakhshan

Afghanistan, May 2 -- A gold mine collapse in Khash district of Afghanistan's Badakhshan province has killed five people and injured eight others, officials said. The Taliban Ministry of Defense conf... Read More


Iran says war with U.S., Israel may resume amid rising tensions

Afghanistan, May 2 -- Iran's armed forces warned war with the United States and Israel could resume, citing distrust in negotiations and mounting regional tensions. Iran's armed forces said it is pos... Read More


Australia to display censored Afghanistan war crimes report in Canberra

Afghanistan, May 2 -- Australia will display a censored Afghanistan war crimes report in Canberra, highlighting controversial aspects of its military mission and alleged civilian killings. Australian... Read More


Spirit Airlines shuts down after 34 years amid rising fuel costs

Afghanistan, May 2 -- Spirit Airlines ceases operations after 34 years, citing soaring fuel costs and financial strain as global energy disruptions impact the aviation industry. Spirit Airlines annou... Read More