Trump’s Afghanistan Gambit: The Ghost of Abandoned US Weapons Haunts the Region
Abandoned US weapons worth $7.12 billion has turned Afghanistan into a militant stronghold, fueling regional instability.
Afghanistan’s Fragile Taliban Rule: Internal Struggles, Border Tensions, and a Nation in Crisis
Afghanistan’s Taliban regime faces collapse from internal power struggles, economic failure, and the Torkham border crisis, destabilizing the nation.
Afghanistan’s Spokesperson Mujahid Blames UNAMA for UN’s Negative Perception of Afghanistan
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Spokesperson Mujahid accuses UNAMA of exaggerating negative issues and ignoring Afghanistan’s progress ahead of a UN meeting.
Russian Security Forces Kill ISKP Suspect Plotting Attacks in Moscow
Russian security forces thwart an ISKP-linked terror plot in Moscow, highlighting concerns over Afghanistan’s extremist sanctuaries.
UN Expert Expresses Concern Over Worsening Human Rights Situation In Afghanistan
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UN report warns of worsening human rights in Afghanistan under Taliban, citing gender persecution, repression, and a crisis.
Afghan Taliban Refutes Trump’s ‘Emotional’ Claim on Chinese Control of Bagram
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Taliban deny Trump’s claim that China has control of Bagram Air Base, asserting their sole authority over the former U.S. facility.
The Spillover of Chaos: Afghanistan’s Instability and Its Regional Fallout
ISKP’s resurgence in Afghanistan threatens regional security, with Pakistan facing deadly attacks and growing militant activity.
WHO: Saudi Arabia Confirms $500 Million Pledge to GPEI to End Polio in Afghanistan, Pakistan
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Saudi Arabia reaffirms its $500 Million pledge to GPEI, supporting polio eradication in Pakistan, Afghanistan amid funding shifts.
Radio Begum, Afghanistan’s Women-Operated Station, Back On Air After Suspension
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Afghan women-led Radio Begum resumes broadcasts after Taliban lifts suspension over alleged foreign media ties.
Delhi’s Right Turn: What It Means for South Asia
With an RSS-backed Chief Minister at the helm, Delhi’s position is evolving into the ideological nucleus of Hindu nationalism