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ISIS-K growth in Afghanistan poses "serious threat" to US, Europe: UN
Updated : 7 months, 2 weeks ago IST
UN experts told the Security Council that ISIS-K poses the most serious threat to the US, Europe, and regional stability, warning of its growing online recruitment and global reach. They linked recent terror plots to ISIS propaganda and cautioned about Afghanistan becoming a terrorist hub ag
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Over 1.5 million Afghans returned from Iran, Pakistan in 2025: UN
Updated : 7 months, 2 weeks ago IST
More than 1.5 million Afghan migrants have returned to Afghanistan from neighbouring countries since the start of 2025, according to the United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA), Tolo News reported.
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WHO warns of cross-border spread as polio remains endemic in Pakistan, Afg
Updated : 7 months, 2 weeks ago IST
The WHO has confirmed nine new polio cases in Afghanistan and Pakistan and warned of rising cross-border transmission risks. It urged stronger regional cooperation and wider vaccine access, especially in conflict zones, as experts cautioned that decades of progress could be lost without urge
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Rights groups raise alarm over rise in executions of Afghan migrants in Ir
Updated : 7 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Rights groups say Iran has sharply increased executions of Afghan migrants, raising concerns over fair trials and due process. At least 85 prisoners, including six Afghans, were executed after the Israel-Iran ceasefire, with 40 Afghans executed in 2025 alone, according to Khaama Press.
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No official plans for President Masoud Pezeshkian to visit Afghanistan: Ir
Updated : 7 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Iran clarified there are no official plans for President Pezeshkian to visit Afghanistan, calling his earlier remarks a personal gesture. The Foreign Ministry said Tehran hasn't decided on recognizing the Taliban, despite Russia doing so, Khaama Press reported.
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Iran announces rail links to Afghanistan, Turkey and Turkmenistan to boost
Updated : 7 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Iran plans to launch three international passenger rail routes to Turkey, Afghanistan, and Turkmenistan to boost regional connectivity and trade, Khaama Press reported. The new lines aim to improve access to Central Asia and ease travel to countries like Uzbekistan and Tajikistan.
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17 Polio cases and counting: Pakistan's endemic failure to protect its chi
Updated : 7 months, 2 weeks ago IST
With polio still endemic in Pakistan and Afghanistan alone, the government's inability to eradicate the disease underscores broader systemic neglect.
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Men's Asia Cup 2025 to be held in UAE; India to take on Pakistan on Septem
Updated : 7 months, 2 weeks ago IST
The latest edition will be played in the T20I format, with eight teams participating: the five full members of the ACC (Afghanistan, Bangladesh, India, Pakistan, and Sri Lanka), along with the United Arab Emirates, Oman, and Hong Kong
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Afghan migrants return from Iran amid hardship and free transit
Updated : 7 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Nearly 750,000 Afghans have returned from Iran in a month, many deported and without money. Returnees say public aid and free transport helped ease their journey. Several allege mistreatment in Iran, including loss of money, housing issues, and lack of medical care, according to Tolo News.
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EU, Japan express concern over rights situation in Afghanistan; analysts c
Updated : 7 months, 2 weeks ago IST
The EU and Japan raised concerns over Afghanistan's worsening human rights situation. Afghan analysts urged dialogue, saying issues should be resolved through engagement. The Taliban has not officially responded but has previously rejected such criticism, stating it upholds rights under Isla
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"Undermines Germany's legal and moral credibility": Frankfurt researcher o
Updated : 7 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Germany's recent deportation of Afghan nationals has sparked criticism from rights advocates, with experts warning it undermines legal and humanitarian credibility. Critics say sending people back to Taliban-controlled Afghanistan violates international standards and endangers lives, even as
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Afghan refugees in Pakistan face deportation fears as visa services halted
Updated : 7 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Afghan refugees in Pakistan face rising fear of deportation and police harassment after visa extensions and PoR card renewals were suspended, Tolo News reported. Activists warn this could trigger a new humanitarian crisis as deportations continue and aid for returnees declines.
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