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UNESCO says free journalism vital for peace on Press Freedom Day

Afghanistan, May 3 -- UNESCO said free and reliable journalism plays a central role in building peaceful societies, marking World Press Freedom Day with a call to protect independent media worldwide. ... Read More


UN's Bennett says Afghanistan media hit hard by funding cuts

Afghanistan, May 3 -- Richard Bennett said media in Afghanistan are facing severe financial strain alongside political and security restrictions, weakening their ability to operate independently. In ... Read More


Hamas rejects disarmament plan without Palestinian state guarantee

Afghanistan, May 3 -- Hamas has refused to fully disarm under a proposal discussed in Cairo, linking any surrender of weapons to the creation of an independent Palestinian state, diplomats said. Acco... Read More


UN's Bennett urges release of detained journalists in Afghanistan on Press Freedom Day

Afghanistan, May 3 -- Richard Bennett renewed calls for the immediate and unconditional release of detained journalists in Afghanistan, warning of a deepening media crackdown. In a statement marking ... Read More


UN warns worsening conditions for women journalists in Afghanistan on Press Freedom Day

Afghanistan, May 3 -- Richard Bennett warned that media restrictions in Afghanistan have intensified, with women journalists facing significantly harsher conditions than their male counterparts. Mark... Read More


UNESCO warns misinformation erodes trust as Afghanistan media faces deepening crisis

Afghanistan, May 3 -- The UNESCO warned on World Press Freedom Day that manipulation of information fuels division and undermines public trust, calling access to reliable information essential for pea... Read More


World marks Press Freedom Day as media restrictions rise

Afghanistan, May 3 -- World Press Freedom Day was marked on May 3 with warnings from media watchdogs that press freedom is deteriorating globally, with Afghanistan among the most restrictive environme... Read More


Iran proposes 14-point peace plan to end war with U.S., Israel

Afghanistan, May 3 -- Iran has presented a 14-point peace proposal aimed at ending its conflict with the United States and Israel, according to international media reports. Donald Trump said Washingt... Read More


US to withdraw 5,000 troops from Germany, officials say

Afghanistan, May 2 -- The Pentagon is reviewing a potential withdrawal of U.S. troops from Germany as tensions grow between Donald Trump and European allies over Iran war support. Senior U.S. defense... Read More


Trump says Iran conflict over in letter to Congress

Afghanistan, May 2 -- Trump told Congress Iran hostilities had ended, citing ceasefire, as legal debate grows over war powers and continued U.S. military presence. Trump told Congress the Iran confli... Read More