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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Pakistan Mediates US–Iran Talks Amid Deadlock Over Uranium Enrichment
Islamabad: Pakistan is reportedly playing an active diplomatic role in efforts to bridge differences between the United States and Iran, as tensions continue...
US and Iran came Closer for a deal to End War Amid Ongoing Talks
WASHINGTON: United States and Iranian negotiators have made progress in talks, moving closer to a framework agreement to end the war, US news...
Decision Lies with Washington to Rebuild Trust, Says Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf
Tehran: Following the recent negotiations between Iran and the United States, Iran has presented its official stance, making it clear that Tehran had...
