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Chinese Ambassador Zhao Xing described Afghanistan as a good neighbor, noting substantial progress in political relations with the interim government. He expressed China's readiness to enhance political and economic cooperation, stating, "China is a neighbor and friend of

Chinese Ambassador Zhao Xing described Afghanistan as a good neighbor, noting substantial progress in political relations with the interim government. He expressed China's readiness to enhance political and economic cooperation, stating, "China is a neighbor and friend of
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Taliban once again exchanged fire with Pakistani forces at Nushki border in Pakistan's Balochistan province on Wednesday, during repairs of border fence, with heavy losses on Taliban side, who allegedly initiated the clash. This marks the latest in a series of sporadic border

Taliban once again exchanged fire with Pakistani forces at Nushki border in Pakistan's Balochistan province on Wednesday, during repairs of border fence, with heavy losses on Taliban side, who allegedly initiated the clash. This marks the latest in a series of sporadic border
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The FBI has arrested an Afghan man in Oklahoma City, for allegedly plotting a terrorist attack on Election Day, targeting large crowds during presidential election on Nov. 5. Suspect reportedly planned to use AK-47 rifles and had already purchased two, along with 500 rounds of

The FBI has arrested an Afghan man in Oklahoma City, for allegedly plotting a terrorist attack on Election Day, targeting large crowds during presidential election on Nov. 5. Suspect reportedly planned to use AK-47 rifles and had already purchased two, along with 500 rounds of
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The Taliban publicly flogged five people in Kandahar today, each receiving 39 lashes for charges of adultery, sodomy, and theft. This grim incident adds to a total of nine public floggings reported today, reflecting a disturbing rise in corporal punishment under the regime. Over

The Taliban publicly flogged five people in Kandahar today, each receiving 39 lashes for charges of adultery, sodomy, and theft. This grim incident adds to a total of nine public floggings reported today, reflecting a disturbing rise in corporal punishment under the regime. Over
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Thousands attend 'Pashtun Justice Jirga' in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan, led by Pashtun Tahafuz Movement (PTM) and Manzoor Pashteen. The 3-day assembly addresses critical issues like forced disappearances, extrajudicial killings, and violence in Pashtun-majority areas. Despite

Thousands attend 'Pashtun Justice Jirga' in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan, led by Pashtun Tahafuz Movement (PTM) and Manzoor Pashteen. The 3-day assembly addresses critical issues like forced disappearances, extrajudicial killings, and violence in Pashtun-majority areas. Despite
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U.S. Army soldier Cole Bridges has been sentenced to 14 years in prison for aiding ISIS in planning attacks on fellow troops. Arrested in 2021, Bridges provided military advice to individuals he believed were ISIS members. He pled guilty to terrorism charges, including attempting

U.S. Army soldier Cole Bridges has been sentenced to 14 years in prison for aiding ISIS in planning attacks on fellow troops. Arrested in 2021, Bridges provided military advice to individuals he believed were ISIS members. He pled guilty to terrorism charges, including attempting
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Taliban’s long-standing alliances with al-Qaeda and other extremist groups are a growing global threat. As Taliban tighten control in Afghanistan and gain influence over diplomatic institutions, experts fear this could create new channels for terrorism to thrive. These

Taliban’s long-standing alliances with al-Qaeda and other extremist groups are a growing global threat. As Taliban tighten control in Afghanistan and gain influence over diplomatic institutions, experts fear this could create new channels for terrorism to thrive. These
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A powerful explosion occurred Satuday near Russian Embassy on Darul Aman Street, Kabul, reportedly caused by a roadside mine placed in the water. Witnesses described the blast as stronger than previous attacks targeting the Taliban. No casualties have been reported yet, and no

A powerful explosion occurred Satuday near Russian Embassy on Darul Aman Street, Kabul, reportedly caused by a roadside mine placed in the water. Witnesses described the blast as stronger than previous attacks targeting the Taliban. No casualties have been reported yet, and no
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Afghanistan's food crisis worsens under Taliban rule, now ranked 116th on the Global Hunger Index. Over 30% of Afghans face malnutrition, with 44.6% of children stunted and 5.8% dying before age 5. The humanitarian crisis is spiraling out of control with foreign aid depleting and

Afghanistan's food crisis worsens under Taliban rule, now ranked 116th on the Global Hunger Index. Over 30% of Afghans face malnutrition, with 44.6% of children stunted and 5.8% dying before age 5. The humanitarian crisis is spiraling out of control with foreign aid depleting and
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PTM: “77,000 Pashtuns Killed in Targeted Attacks in Pakistan” The leader of the #Pashtun_Tahafuz_Movement (PTM) stated that 77,584 Pashtuns have been killed, 230,000 injured, and 5.7 million displaced due to bombings and targeted attacks in #Pakistan. #Manzoor_Pashteen said

PTM: “77,000 Pashtuns Killed in Targeted Attacks in Pakistan” 
The leader of the #Pashtun_Tahafuz_Movement (PTM) stated that 77,584 Pashtuns have been killed, 230,000 injured, and 5.7 million displaced due to bombings and targeted attacks in #Pakistan.

#Manzoor_Pashteen said
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The Taliban in Afghanistan have vowed to enforce a strict media ban on all images of living beings, citing their interpretation of Islamic law. Ministry of Propagation of Virtue and Prevention of Vice says the rule will be gradually implemented across the country. Journalists

The Taliban in Afghanistan have vowed to enforce a strict media ban on all images of living beings, citing their interpretation of Islamic law. Ministry of Propagation of Virtue and Prevention of Vice says the rule will be gradually implemented across the country. Journalists
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The Taliban are granting weapon permits to Tehrik-e Taliban Pakistan militants, fueling their operations within Afghanistan. This allegation was made by Pakistan's former envoy to Afghanistan, Asif Ali Durrani, raising serious concerns about Taliban ties to TTP despite their

The Taliban are granting weapon permits to Tehrik-e Taliban Pakistan militants, fueling their operations within Afghanistan. This allegation was made by Pakistan's former envoy to Afghanistan, Asif Ali Durrani, raising serious concerns about Taliban ties to TTP despite their
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An Afghan national has been charged in France for allegedly plotting ISIS-inspired attacks on a stadium or shopping center. His arrest comes just one day after his relative, Nasir Ahmad Tawhedi, was detained in Oklahoma for planning an assault on US Election Day. Tawhedi, 27,

An Afghan national has been charged in France for allegedly plotting ISIS-inspired attacks on a stadium or shopping center. His arrest comes just one day after his relative, Nasir Ahmad Tawhedi, was detained in Oklahoma for planning an assault on US Election Day. Tawhedi, 27,
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Pakistan seizes a massive cache of US-made weapons worth $125K at Torkham border with Afghanistan. The haul including M4 rifles and ammunition spark concerns over potential Taliban support for TTP militants. Pakistan continues to accuse the Taliban of aiding militants—a claim the

Pakistan seizes a massive cache of US-made weapons worth $125K at Torkham border with Afghanistan. The haul including M4 rifles and ammunition spark concerns over potential Taliban support for TTP militants. Pakistan continues to accuse the Taliban of aiding militants—a claim the
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Afghan special forces who fought alongside British troops, known as the 'Triples,' will now be allowed to resettle in the UK with their families after initial asylum rejections. The UK Ministry of Defence has overturned decisions affecting elite Commando Force 333 and ATF444

Afghan special forces who fought alongside British troops, known as the 'Triples,' will now be allowed to resettle in the UK with their families after initial asylum rejections. The UK Ministry of Defence has overturned decisions affecting elite Commando Force 333 and ATF444
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WHO reveals that over half of Afghanistan's population—23.7 million—desperately need humanitarian aid. With 12.4 million facing food insecurity and 700,000 children suffering severe malnutrition, the crisis deepens. WHO called for urgent international intervention to avert

WHO reveals that over half of Afghanistan's population—23.7 million—desperately need humanitarian aid. With 12.4 million facing food insecurity and 700,000 children suffering severe malnutrition, the crisis deepens. WHO called for urgent international intervention to avert
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Afghan TV channels stop showing images of people and animals, following a Taliban directive banning media from using visuals of living beings. The law, enforced by Taliban's vice officials began in Takhar province. Broadcasters are now limited to audio or logo displays.

Afghan TV channels stop showing images of people and animals, following a Taliban directive banning media from using visuals of living beings. The law, enforced by Taliban's vice officials began in Takhar province. Broadcasters are now limited to audio or logo displays.
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At least 260 Afghan migrants were allegedly killed by Iranian border guards in a deadly ambush near Saravan, southeast Iran. Human rights group Haalvsh released a video where survivors recount the attack, claiming the group of 300 was targeted with gunfire and RPGs. Only 60 are

At least 260 Afghan migrants were allegedly killed by Iranian border guards in a deadly ambush near Saravan, southeast Iran. Human rights group Haalvsh released a video where survivors recount the attack, claiming the group of 300 was targeted with gunfire and RPGs. Only 60 are
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China has waived customs tariffs on Afghanistan’s exports, aiming to boost trade ties. Afghanistan is now one of 40 nations benefiting from China’s tariff exemptions. However, Afghan traders continue to face significant obstacles, including international banking sanctions, lack

China has waived customs tariffs on Afghanistan’s exports, aiming to boost trade ties. Afghanistan is now one of 40 nations benefiting from China’s tariff exemptions. However, Afghan traders continue to face significant obstacles, including international banking sanctions, lack