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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


U.S. approves $8.6 billion arms sales to Middle East allies

Afghanistan, May 2 -- The United States approved $8.6 billion in arms sales to Middle East allies as tensions persist despite fragile ceasefire and ongoing diplomatic efforts. The U.S. Department of ... Read More


Darakht-e Danesh online school makes global education prize shortlist

Afghanistan, May 2 -- An Afghan online school has reached the global top 50 education prize shortlist, expanding access to learning for students affected by restrictions. The online school Darakht-e ... Read More


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