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Hungarian PM Warns EU Funding Ukraine Will Prolong War With Russia

Afghanistan, Dec. 19 -- Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban cautioned that continued European Union funding for Ukraine could extend the conflict with Russia, stressing that financial support amount... Read More


EU Agrees €90 Billion Loan for Ukraine, Sidesteps Use of Russian Assets

Afghanistan, Dec. 19 -- European Union leaders agreed a €90 billion loan for Ukraine, choosing joint borrowing over frozen Russian assets, as Kyiv faces mounting financial pressure amid the ongo... Read More


5.6-Magnitude Earthquake Hits Northeastern Afghanistan

Afghanistan, Dec. 19 -- A 5.6-magnitude earthquake struck northeastern Afghanistan on Friday, shaking Takhar and nearby provinces, with no immediate reports of casualties or major damage, officials sa... Read More


India Issues 500 Visas to Afghanistan Nationals in Four Months

Afghanistan, Dec. 19 -- India has issued 500 visas to Afghanistan nationals in four months, including medical cases, reflecting limited humanitarian engagement and renewed health cooperation. India h... Read More


Germany to Receive Over 500 Afghan Refugees from Pakistan by Year-End

Afghanistan, Dec. 19 -- Over 500 Afghan refugees with approved asylum are set to be transferred from Pakistan to Germany by the end of December, 2025. Germany plans to transfer 535 Afghan refugees wi... Read More


Singer Zalala Hashimi Says She Has Safely Left Afghanistan

Afghanistan, Dec. 19 -- Singer Zalala Hashimi says she has safely left Afghanistan after months of disappearance, highlighting ongoing threats and challenges faced by female artists. Afghan singer Za... Read More


UNDP: Afghanistan Faces Development Challenges with 72 Percent of Population Living in Rural Areas

Afghanistan, Dec. 19 -- The United Nations reports Afghanistan's 43.8 million population, mostly rural, faces severe development challenges, limited infrastructure, and growing pressure on essential s... Read More


US Congress Ends Syria Sanctions Permanently, Opening Door to Foreign Investment and Normalization of Relations

Afghanistan, Dec. 18 -- The U.S. Congress has voted to permanently lift Syria's Caesar Act sanctions, clearing the way for foreign investment and engagement with the Sharaa-led government. The U.S. C... Read More


US Military Kills Four in Pacific Strike on Suspected Drug-Smuggling Vessel

Afghanistan, Dec. 18 -- The US military said four men were killed during a strike on a suspected drug-smuggling vessel in the eastern Pacific, as Washington intensifies counter-narcotics operations. ... Read More


US Announces Record $11.1 Billion Arms Sale to Taiwan, Escalating Tensions With China

Afghanistan, Dec. 18 -- The United States announced a $11.1 billion arms package for Taiwan, aiming to bolster deterrence and deepen security ties amid rising tensions with China. Taiwan said the Uni... Read More