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Trump says Hormuz blockade to start Monday, aims to halt Iran oil sales

Afghanistan, April 13 -- Donald Trump said a U.S. naval blockade of the Strait of Hormuz would begin on Monday, aiming to cut off Iran's oil exports after negotiations in Islamabad ended without agree... Read More


U.S., Iran likely to resume talks soon: WSJ

Afghanistan, April 13 -- Regional efforts are underway to bring United States and Iran back to the negotiating table after talks in Islamabad ended without a breakthrough. According to The Wall Stree... Read More


Trump warns China of "big problems" over possible arms to Iran

Afghanistan, April 13 -- Donald Trump warned that China would face "big problems" if it moves forward with supplying weapons to Iran, amid heightened tensions following a fragile ceasefire. Trump's r... Read More


US-Iran Peace Talks: Pakistan as Diplomatic Courier Rather Than Mediator

Afghanistan, April 13 -- The world watched with a mixture of relief and surprise on April 8 when the United States and Iran agreed to a two-week ceasefire, with Pakistan credited as the "mediator" tha... Read More


Australia names first female army chief in landmark military appointment

Afghanistan, April 13 -- Australia has appointed General Susan Coyle as the new Chief of the Army, making her the first woman to lead one of the country's main military branches. The government confi... Read More


Iran slams U.S. blockade plans, warns no Gulf port will be safe

Afghanistan, April 13 -- Iran has slammed US plans to blockade its ports, warning that no Gulf port will be safe if Iran's maritime security is threatened, escalating regional tensions and raising con... Read More


Britain will not support U.S. blockade of Strait of Hormuz, Starmer says

Afghanistan, April 13 -- Keir Starmer said the United Kingdom will not support a U.S.-led blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, emphasizing that Britain must avoid being drawn into a wider conflict with I... Read More


Pakistan launches rocket strikes in Afghanistan's Kunar, locals say

Afghanistan, April 13 -- reports indicated that Pakistani forces carried out rocket strikes on Sunday in the Shali Dara area of Khas Kunar District, eastern Afghanistan. No immediate details were ava... Read More


Conference in Vienna spotlights Afghanistan women's education, rights crisis

Afghanistan, April 12 -- A conference in Vienna brought together Afghan and international figures to support women's rights, highlighting urgent concerns over education restrictions in Afghanistan. A... Read More


EU condemns deadly attack on civilians in Herat, calls violence unjustifiable

Afghanistan, April 12 -- The European Union condemned a deadly attack on civilians in Herat, calling all acts of violence against non-combatants unjustifiable and expressing solidarity. The European ... Read More