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US says 31 vessels turned back under Iran naval blockade

Afghanistan, April 23 -- US Central Command said it has ordered 31 vessels to turn back since enforcing a naval blockade on Iran, as tensions rise across key shipping lanes. CENTCOM rejected earlier ... Read More


Pakistan strikes damage homes in eastern Afghanistan as border tensions persist

Afghanistan, April 23 -- Local sources in Kunar Province say fresh Pakistani strikes have damaged several homes in the Sarkano district, as cross-border hostilities continue to escalate. Residents re... Read More


Kenya court approves extradition of ex-Afghan MP Zahir Qadir to US

Afghanistan, April 23 -- Kenya's High Court upholds extradition of former Afghan lawmaker Zahir Qadir to the United States over alleged drug trafficking and weapons charges. The High Court in Kenya h... Read More


US Navy Chief John Phelan Steps Down Abruptly Amid Hormuz Crisis

Afghanistan, April 23 -- US Navy Secretary John Phelan resigns abruptly as tensions rise in the Strait of Hormuz, raising questions over leadership during escalating regional crisis. John Phelan has ... Read More


White House says U.S. seeking unified Iran response on proposals to end hostilities

Afghanistan, April 23 -- White House says Donald Trump seeks a unified Iranian response to U.S. proposals as ceasefire holds and efforts to revive talks continue. The White House said Donald Trump is... Read More


Afghanistan leg of CASA-1000 seen completed by 2027, Tajikistan says

Afghanistan, April 22 -- Tajikistan says the Afghanistan section of CASA-1000 will be completed by 2027, with security and regional concerns still shaping progress. Tajikistan says the Afghanistan se... Read More


UN Backs Aid Delivery To Nuristan After Weeks Of Isolation

Afghanistan, April 22 -- The United Nations says aid operations have begun in Nuristan after weeks of isolation, with over 136,000 people facing severe shortages. Stephane Dujarric said humanitarian ... Read More


Zelensky Urges EU To Release €90 Billion Aid Package

Afghanistan, April 22 -- Ukraine's president calls on the EU to unblock a €90 billion aid package, saying Kyiv has met conditions and expects commitments fulfilled. Volodymyr Zelensky urged the... Read More


Trump says US has closed Hormuz, Iran wants it reopened

Afghanistan, April 22 -- Trump says the US has closed the Strait of Hormuz, while extending the ceasefire and maintaining pressure on Iran for negotiations. Donald Trump said the United States has "f... Read More


Pakistan Rocket Strikes Hit Afghanistan's Kunar Province

Afghanistan, April 22 -- Local sources report Pakistani forces fired rockets into Asadabad, Kunar, amid ongoing cross-border escalation and displacement concerns. Local sources in Asadabad said Pakis... Read More