Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin announced that the Terminal High Altitude Area Defense (THAAD) system has been rapidly deployed to Israel, enhancing its air defense capabilities. Kabul 24: Austin confirmed, “The THAAD system is in place,” although he did not specify its operational status but noted it could be activated quickly13.
Ukraine conducted a drone attack targeting Moscow and a significant military explosives manufacturer on the night of October 19-20, 2024. This operation aimed at the Ya. M. Sverdlov State Owned Enterprise in Dzerzhinsk, known for producing munitions used in the ongoing conflict. Kabul 24: Russian air defense systems reportedly intercepted
Norwijeh Ahmadi; A doctor from Afghanistan obtained membership of the British General Medical Council after passing three rounds of international exams. This doctor from Afghanistan immigrated to Britain after the fall of the Republic. Kabul 24: Norwijeh Ahmadi said that after passing the “OET, PLAB1 and PLAB2” international exams, he
Hezbollah’s drone attack on Netanyahu’s residence in Caesarea will not change the current war. But it can have strategic consequences depending on the perception of the Israelis. Kabul 24: A Hizbollah projectile flew seventy kilometers in Israel and hit a specific location. After the attack on the headquarters of the
Russia is prepared to mediate between Iran and Israel, according to President Vladimir Putin. Kabul 24: He emphasized the potential for compromise despite the ongoing conflict, stating, “We would very much like this endless exchange of blows to be stopped” and expressing optimism about finding solutions that satisfy both nations.
Following the widespread domestic and foreign reactions to the shooting of Afghan migrants by Iranian border guards, Afghanistan announced the appointment of a committee to investigate this incident. Kabul 24: Today, Thursday, 26, Afghanistan announced that they have appointed a high-level delegation to investigate the killing of Afghan migrants on
A recent shooting in Kalagan, Saravan city, has reportedly left dozens of Afghan migrants dead. Eyewitness accounts indicate that out of approximately 300 individuals attempting to cross into Iran illegally, only about 50 survived the ambush by Iranian border guards, who used both light and heavy weaponry during the attack12.
The Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan has firmly rejected allegations from Pakistani authorities regarding arms smuggling across the Torkham border. Kabul 24: The Ministry of Interior stated that the weapons seized in Pakistan are unrelated to the Islamic Emirate, asserting that all arms under their control are securely stored in national
Russia launched a significant wave of drone and missile attacks overnight, targeting Kyiv and various Ukrainian regions. This assault resulted in a large-scale fire at an industrial facility in Ternopil, according to Ukrainian officials. Kabul 24: By 0440 GMT, approximately 136 drones and three missiles were deployed against Ukraine. Ukrainian
Three years after the fall of the previous regime, the UK has announced that it will allow elite Afghan soldiers who have fought in Afghanistan alongside the country’s soldiers and are eligible to settle in the UK. Kabul 24: Luke Pollard; The Parliamentary Deputy of the Ministry of Defense of
North Korea has detonated sections of inter-Korean roads on its territory, escalating tensions with South Korea. This act follows accusations from North Korea that South Korean drones flew over its capital, Pyongyang. Kabul 24: Around midday, parts of the Gyeongui and Donghae roads were blown up, as reported by South
The head of the UN refugee agency, Filippo Grandi, called on nations to abandon ineffective border controls aimed at blocking refugees and migrants. Kabul 24: Speaking at the UNHCR’s annual meeting in Geneva, he highlighted that 123 million people are currently displaced worldwide. Grandi emphasized the need for countries to