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Pakistan Sells National Airline PIA for Rs 135 Billion

Afghanistan, Dec. 24 -- Pakistan has sold its loss-making national airline, Pakistan International Airlines, to the Arif Habib consortium for Rs 135 billion, ending years of bailouts and failed privat... Read More


Three Killed, Including Police Officers, in Moscow Explosion

Afghanistan, Dec. 24 -- Three people, including police officers, were killed in an explosion in Russia's capital Moscow, authorities said, as investigators launched a probe into the deadly incident. ... Read More


U.S. Trooper Killed in Shooting at Delaware Motor Vehicle Office

Afghanistan, Dec. 24 -- A Delaware state trooper and the suspected gunman were killed Tuesday during a shooting at a motor vehicle agency near Wilmington, authorities said officials. A Delaware polic... Read More


Venezuela Passes Law Allowing Up to 20-Year Jail Terms Over Piracy, Blockades Following Oil Tanker Seizures

Afghanistan, Dec. 24 -- Venezuelan lawmakers approved a law imposing up to 20-year prison sentences for piracy and blockades as U.S. sanctions and oil tanker seizures escalate regional tensions. Vene... Read More


U.S. Afghan Allies Fear Deportation Amid Immigration Freeze, Afghan Pilot Voices Concern

Afghanistan, Dec. 24 -- Afghan refugees evacuated for aiding U.S. forces face detention or deportation under strict immigration policies, leaving thousands uncertain about their safety and future. Af... Read More


India to Supply Medicines to Afghanistan on Long-Term Basis

Afghanistan, Dec. 23 -- India has pledged to meet Afghanistan's long-term pharmaceutical needs, underscoring a steady expansion of health cooperation with the Taliban-led administration following a re... Read More


Media Group Urges Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif to Protect Afghan Journalists Facing Arrest and Deportation

Afghanistan, Dec. 23 -- A media advocacy group has urged Pakistan's Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif to intervene and protect Afghan journalists facing arrest, harassment, and forced deportation. The ex... Read More


Iran Holds Missile Drills Amid Rising Tensions, Heightening Risk of Clash With Israel

Afghanistan, Dec. 23 -- Iran's recent missile displays signal military strength and deterrence, escalating regional tensions and raising the risk of a potential confrontation with Israel. Iran's rece... Read More


Pentagon Report Warns China Aims for 1,000 Nuclear Warheads, Eyes Possible Taiwan Attack by 2027

Afghanistan, Dec. 23 -- Pentagon report says China is rapidly expanding its nuclear arsenal toward 1,000 warheads while preparing military options for a potential Taiwan attack by 2027. A Pentagon dr... Read More


Pakistani Clerics Say Banning Girls' Education Has No Religious Justification

Afghanistan, Dec. 23 -- Pakistani religious scholars declared that banning girls' education in Afghanistan has no religious basis, urging the Kabul administration to immediately reopen schools for fem... Read More