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WFP: Afghan Workers' Purchasing Power Drops 25% as Jobs Decline and Food Costs Rise

Afghanistan, Oct. 12 -- The purchasing power of Afghanistan's unskilled laborers has fallen 25% from a year ago, as limited work opportunities, lower wages and increased food prices continue to strain... Read More


Houthis Warn Airlines to Avoid Saudi Airports After Deadly Riyadh Attack

Afghanistan, Oct. 12 -- Yemen's Houthi movement has warned airlines, passengers and airport personnel to avoid Saudi Arabian airports and airspace, a day after a deadly attack on Riyadh's King Khalid ... Read More


Saudi, Iranian Foreign Ministers Discuss De-escalation After Houthi Attacks

Afghanistan, Oct. 12 -- Saudi Foreign Minister Faisal bin Farhan held a telephone conversation with his Iranian counterpart, Abbas Araghchi, to discuss escalating tensions in the Middle East and diplo... Read More


US Threatens to Suspend Intelligence Sharing, Arms Purchases if Ukraine Continues Russia Energy Strikes

Afghanistan, Oct. 12 -- The administration of U.S. President Donald Trump has threatened to suspend weapons procurement and intelligence sharing with Ukraine unless Kyiv halts attacks on Russian oil r... Read More


Trump Says Saudi Arabia Can Defend Itself After Deadly Houthi Airport Attack

Afghanistan, Oct. 11 -- U.S. President Donald Trump said Saudi Arabia has the capability to defend itself against attacks by Iran-backed Houthi forces in Yemen, while describing the latest strike on R... Read More


Kabul Reports Clashes With Pakistani Forces Along Durand Line in Paktia

Afghanistan, Oct. 11 -- The 203 Mansouri Corps said Saturday that armed clashes had broken out between its forces and Pakistani troops near the Durand Line in Dand Patan district of southeastern Pakti... Read More


8 Killed, Including Pregnant Woman and Two Children, in Pennsylvania Shooting

Afghanistan, Oct. 11 -- A 45-year-old man shot and killed eight people, including a pregnant woman and two children, at a home in Erie, Pennsylvania, before apparently taking his own life, authorities... Read More


Houthi Attack on Riyadh Airport Kills 12, Injures 309

Afghanistan, Oct. 11 -- At least 12 people were killed and 309 others injured in a missile attack on King Khalid International Airport in Saudi Arabia's capital, Riyadh, on Saturday, marking the deadl... Read More


Pakistan Says 12 Militants Killed in Kurram Border Clash

Afghanistan, Oct. 11 -- Pakistan's military said 12 militants were killed in a clash along the Pakistan-Afghanistan border in Kurram district after security forces intercepted a group allegedly attemp... Read More


Iranian Guards Say Oil Supertanker Exploded After Hitting Mine in Strait of Hormuz

Afghanistan, Oct. 11 -- A crude oil supertanker caught fire after allegedly striking a naval mine while attempting to leave the Strait of Hormuz through an unauthorised route, Iran's Islamic Revolutio... Read More