Pakistan carried out air strikes on Thursday targeting 10 locations in Afghanistan used to store and launch drones, according to statements from Pakistani officials and regional spokespeople. The military actions follow what Islamabad described as an unlawful drone incursion from Afghan territory, escalating tensions between the neighboring countries after months of relative calm. Pakistan Details … Read more
At least three people were killed and four others injured in northeastern Afghanistan during Pakistani air raids that struck the Nurgal district in Kunar province at about 4:00 am local time on Monday, according to Afghan officials. The early morning strikes hit at least one house, killing three members of the same family, according to … Read more
Fans seeking to watch the India vs. Afghanistan live stream for the second T20 match on Tuesday, September 15, can access exclusive coverage depending on their regional broadcaster, according to The Sporting News. The fixture at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in New Delhi starts at 7:30 p.m. local time, following India’s seven-wicket victory in the … Read more
On September 1, the Pakistan Medical and Dental Council (PMDC) ordered universities and colleges to send enrolled Afghan students home, barring them from new admissions, transfers, or migrations for the current academic year. More than 200 Afghan students are currently enrolled in Pakistani medical or dental colleges, according to the PMDC, with most impacted by … Read more
Tokyo Urged to Counter US Pressure on International Criminal Court International Criminal Court President Tomoko Akane stated via video link to reporters in Tokyo that Japan should try to counter US efforts to pressure member states to quit the body. Akane said Tokyo’s financial backing is pivotal to ensuring the court’s survival following US sanctions … Read more
More than half of the women’s organizations still operating in Afghanistan could be forced to suspend operations or close within the next year, according to UN Women. Five years after the Taliban returned to power in August 2021, funding shortages threaten the survival of vital humanitarian and advocacy programs supporting Afghan women. Funding Shortfalls Threaten … Read more
Afghanistan leg-spinner Rashid Khan took six wickets to lead his side to a 92-run victory over Ireland in the second one-day international on Friday at Bready Cricket Club in Magheramason, Northern Ireland, according to match reports. The win gives Afghanistan a 1-0 lead in the five-match series following a washout in the opener. Match Analysis … Read more
Rebel fighters in Balochistan, Pakistan, have killed 18 police officers and 11 soldiers in a series of attacks since Monday, bringing the total death toll to 42 people, according to the Pakistani military. Military spokesperson Lieutenant General Ahmad Sharif Chaudhry announced on Wednesday that security forces have responded by killing 54 fighters, while vowing to … Read more
Refugees in Jakarta are facing increasing instability as regional authorities enforce public order regulations, leading to the displacement of individuals seeking resettlement assistance from the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR). According to reports from Tempo and Antara, dozens of refugees remain in limbo as financial aid from the International Organization for Migration (IOM) … Read more
A High Court judge has quashed a decision by the International Protection Office (IPO) to refuse refugee status to a man, ruling that officials failed to adequately consider the applicant’s age when he fled his home. Judge Sara Phelan found that the IPO’s assessment ignored how a teenager’s limited grasp of local politics and geography … Read more