Central Asia
UN Survey Finds Afghan Refugees in Pakistan Have Larger Families with More Dependents
Afghan refugee households in Pakistan are significantly larger and face a higher dependency burden compared to host communities, according to a recent survey...
Russia’s First Freight Train Reaches Iran’s Aprin Dry Port
TEHRAN: The first scheduled freight train from Russia arrived at Iran’s Aprin dry port on Saturday, marking a significant milestone in Tehran-Moscow trade...
Germany pays Afghans to forgo resettlement
BERLIN: Germany has come under scrutiny after reports emerged that it is offering cash payments to Afghan refugees stranded in Pakistan in exchange...
Strong 6.3-Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Afghanistan, Leaving 20 Dead
KABUL: A powerful earthquake struck northern Afghanistan overnight, killing at least 20 people and injuring hundreds more, officials said on Monday. The 6.3-magnitude...
Afghan Repatriation Resumes as Thousands Cross Torkham Border
The return of Afghan nationals to their homeland through the Torkham border crossing has resumed in earnest as Pakistan steps up its repatriation...
Afghan Envoy Defies Taliban, Refuses to Surrender Embassy in Austria
VIENNA: For more than four years, Manizha Bakhtari has stood as a symbol of defiance against the Taliban, refusing to relinquish her role...
Taliban spokesman confirms explosion in Kabul, denies major damage
KABUL: Several explosions were reported in Afghanistan’s capital, Kabul, late Thursday night, triggering a heavy security response and causing traffic disruptions across the...
Afghanistan Restores Mobile and Internet Services Nationwide
KABUL — Mobile networks and internet access were restored across Afghanistan on Wednesday, two days after the Taliban abruptly cut off telecommunications nationwide,...
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Iran military warns US forces will be attacked if they enter Strait of Hormuz
TEHRAN: Iran’s military said on Monday that US forces would be attacked if they entered the Strait of Hormuz, following US President Donald...
Donald Trump claims Iran wants Hormuz Strait reopened soon
Washington: Donald Trump said Iran had informed him it was in a “state of collapse” and was trying to determine its leadership situation,...
Trump Unimpressed by Iran’s New Plan to End Conflict: US Official
Washington: US President Donald Trump is unhappy with the latest Iranian proposal on resolving the two-month war, a US official said, dampening hopes...
