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US Government Enters Partial Shutdown After Congress Fails to Pass 2026 Budget

Afghanistan, Jan. 31 -- The United States federal government entered a partial shutdown Saturday after the midnight funding deadline passed without Congress approving the 2026 budget, though disruptio... Read More


Saudi Defense Minister Warns Trump That Inaction on Iran Will Embolden Regime

Afghanistan, Jan. 31 -- Saudi Arabia's Defense Minister Prince Khalid bin Salman told US officials in a private meeting that Iran's regime would become more emboldened if not attacked, Axios reported.... Read More


Saudi Arabia Urges Tougher U.S. Line on Iran, Signals Support for Military Action

Afghanistan, Jan. 31 -- Saudi Arabia's Defense Minister Prince Khalid bin Salman has told US officials in a private meeting in Washington that Iran would become more emboldened if the United States do... Read More


Two Afghan men face UK trial over alleged assault of 12-year-old

Afghanistan, Jan. 31 -- Two Afghan citizens, Mohammad Kabir (24) and Ahmad Malakkhail (23), are standing trial at Warwick Crown Court on charges of abducting and sexually assaulting a 12-year-old girl... Read More


Pakistan Says 41 Militants Killed in Separate Security Operations in Balochistan

Afghanistan, Jan. 30 -- Pakistan's military says its forces killed 41 militants during two separate security operations in the southwestern province of Balochistan, one of the country's most volatile ... Read More


US Senate Committee Approves Bill to Block Access to American Aid in Afghanistan

Afghanistan, Jan. 30 -- The US Senate Foreign Relations Committee has approved a bill aimed at cutting off Taliban access to US financial assistance to Afghanistan, according to a committee statement.... Read More


Iran Ready for 'Fair' Talks With US, Rules Out Defence Negotiations

Afghanistan, Jan. 30 -- Iran's foreign minister says Tehran is ready to return to nuclear negotiations with the United States but will not discuss its missile program. Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas ... Read More


Afghanistan Defeats Malaysia 7-0, Advances to Asian Futsal Cup Knockout Stage

Afghanistan, Jan. 30 -- Afghanistan's national futsal team defeated Malaysia 7-0 in the 2026 Asian Cup, securing advancement to the knockout stage with a commanding Group 4 performance in Indonesia. ... Read More


Pakistani Police Detain Afghan Media Worker in Islamabad

Afghanistan, Jan. 30 -- Pakistani police have detained a cameraman working for an Afghanistan exile media outlet in Islamabad, sources report, amid increasing arrests of Afghan journalists in Pakistan... Read More


3 Citizens of Afghanistan Killed in Clash with Tajikistan Border Guards

Afghanistan, Jan. 30 -- Three citizens of Afghanistan were killed in an armed clash with Tajikistan border guards Thursday night in Khatlon province's Shamsiddin Shohin district. Tajikistan's Nationa... Read More