Новости за 15.05.2024

An Iranian border police commander reported that four Afghan smugglers, who had swallowed 117 packages of drugs, were arrested at the Taibad border headquarters in Razavi Khorasan Province. According to Mohammad Mahmoudi, the drugs recovered from the smugglers’ stomachs included powdered heroin, opium, and methamphetamine. The Islamic Republic News Agency (IRNA) city Mahmoudi told reporters […]

The United States Institute of Peace (USIP) released a report Tuesday from its Senior Study Group on Counterterrorism in Afghanistan and Pakistan, addressing the need for a revised US counterterrorism strategy. The report highlights the intersection of counterterrorism efforts, the strategic competition between the US and China, and ongoing tensions between India and Pakistan. It […]

Pope Francis, the leader of Catholics worldwide, has called on the global community to support the flood victims in Afghanistan with their aid. The Pope said he was deeply affected by the tragic consequences of the flooding in Afghanistan. He spoke early Wednesday in his public address, praying for the flood victims in Afghanistan in […]

Abdul Jabbar Hekmat, a Taliban border official, announced on Wednesday, May 15, that the Torkham border crossing had been closed to patients and travelers. This Taliban official stated that the crossing would be closed for three days. According to Bakhtar News Agency, under the control of the Taliban, the Torkham border crossing will be open […]

The spokesperson for the United Nations Secretary-General confirmed during a press briefing that Jean-Pierre Lacroix, the organization’s Deputy Secretary-General, will arrive in Kabul today, Wednesday, May 15. Farhan Haq, the Deputy Spokesperson for the United Nations Secretary-General, stated that the purpose of Jean-Pierre Lacroix’s trip to Afghanistan is to raise awareness about the dangers of […]

The Afghanistan National Statistics and Information Authority announced that the value of Afghanistan’s exports and imports reached $10.3 billion last year. The authority stated in a release Wednesday, May 15, that exports amounted to $1.777 billion, and imports reached $8.576 billion. According to the National Statistics and Information Authority, fruits were the most exported item, […]

Recent flash floods in the districts of Farkhar, Chal, Bangi, Namak Ab, Kulfgan, and the center of Takhar province have caused substantial loss of life and extensive financial damage, leaving over a thousand families displaced. The head of the migrant affairs department of the province stated Wednesday, May 15th, in a statement, that as a […]

The Ministry of Migrants and Repatriates of Afghanistan has announced the expulsion of over 900 migrants and 15 Afghan prisoners from Pakistan. The ministry said on its social media platform X on Wednesday, May 15, that these individuals entered the country through the Torkham and Spin Boldak border crossings. According to the ministry’s newsletter, 15 […]

Early this morning, May 15th, an “MI 17” military helicopter crashed into the Ferozkoh-Herirud River, resulting in several deaths and injuries. The helicopter had been dispatched to Ghor to rescue two individuals who had drowned in the river. Enayatullah Khawarazmi, the spokesperson for the Ministry of Defense, informed Khaama Press that the helicopter was retrieving […]

Canadian media have confirmed that Alice Munro, a prominent figure in the literary world who won the 2013 Nobel Prize in Literature, has died at the age of 92. According to reports, Ms. Munro passed away Monday night at her home in Port Hope, Ontario, after 92 years of life, a significant portion of which […]

The Consultative Summit of Islamic Scholars ended after discussions on ways to address the challenges and threats facing the Muslim Ummah and humanity, with the issue of a three-page resolution. According to reports, the conference began three days ago in Istanbul, Turkey, and ended on Tuesday, May 14. Ministers and representatives from Islamic countries, as […]

The Human Rights Research Society in Norway has announced a two-day meeting between members of Afghan civil society, including civil activists and the Taliban representatives. The session, held in Oslo, the capital of Norway, on Tuesday, May 4, has invited Richard Bennett, the United Nations Special Rapporteur on Human Rights in Afghanistan. The Human Rights […]

India has signed a landmark 10-year agreement with Iran, securing operational control over the strategically significant Chabahar Port. This agreement marks a critical step in India’s efforts to enhance regional connectivity, economic integration, and geopolitical influence. By tapping into the potential of Chabahar, New Delhi aims to establish a robust transit corridor that opens new […]

When 62-year-old Ghulam Qadir Wani went to vote in his Srinagar constituency in India’s national elections, what he had uppermost in his mind was hope. A hope for the future in a region which only witnessed despair, violence, stone-pelting, and negativism for decades. “This is not a vote in protest against our past; it is […]

When 62-year-old Ghulam Qadir Wani went to vote in his Srinagar constituency in India’s national elections, what he had uppermost in his mind was hope. A hope for the future in a region which only witnessed despair, violence, stone-pelting, and negativism for decades. “This is not a vote in protest against our past; it is […]