Japan Allocates $1 Million to Aid Earthquake Victims in Eastern Afghanistan

The Japanese government has announced an emergency aid package of $1 million to support earthquake-affected communities in eastern Afghanistan. Kabul 24: The assistance will be channeled through the World Food Programme (WFP) and the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies to provide relief to those impacted. The.

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Afghanistan’s Futsal Team Crushes Maldives 10-1 in AFC Futsal Asian Cup 2026 Qualifiers

Afghanistan’s futsal team achieved a stunning 10-1 victory over the Maldives in the qualifiers for the 2026 AFC Futsal Asian Cup. Kabul 24: The match took place on Saturday, 29 Sunbula 1404 (20 September 2025), in Yangon, Myanmar, as part of the group stage of the tournament’s preliminary round. The.

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UNAMA Head Calls for Urgent Global Aid for Kunar Earthquake Victims

Roza Otunbayeva, the UN Secretary-General’s Special Representative for Afghanistan, has urged the international community to provide urgent aid to those affected by the recent earthquake in Kunar province as winter approaches. Kabul 24: During her visit to the earthquake-hit areas, Otunbayeva emphasized the extensive needs of the people in this.

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Senate Confirms Mike Waltz as U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations

Washington, Sept. 19, 2025 – The U.S. Senate confirmed Mike Waltz, former national security adviser to President Donald Trump, as the new U.S. ambassador to the United Nations on Friday. Kabul 24: The vote, passing 47-43 along party lines, fills a key Cabinet vacancy after months of delays and the.

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Controversial Claim by Iranian MP about Rumi: No Persian Poetry?

In recent days, Iran’s cultural and literary scene has been stirred by controversial remarks from Alireza Menadi, the representative of Tabriz in the Iranian Parliament and head of the Education and Research Committee. Kabul 24: Speaking at a ceremony honoring Mohammad-Hossein Behjat Tabrizi (Shahriar), a prominent contemporary Persian poet, Menadi.

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Islamic Emirate’s Economic Policy Approved for Sustainable Development

The Economic Deputy of the Prime Minister’s Office announced the approval of the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan’s economic policy. Kabul 24: According to the statement, the policy was endorsed by Mullah Abdul Ghani Baradar, the Economic Deputy Prime Minister, and approved by the leader of the Islamic Emirate. The policy,.

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Saudi Arabia and Pakistan Sign Mutual Defense Pact in Riyadh

Riyadh, September 17, 2025 – Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman and Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif signed a historic Strategic Mutual Defense Agreement in Riyadh on Wednesday. Kabul 24: The pact, formalized at Al-Yamamah Palace, stipulates that an attack on either nation will be considered an attack on both,.

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Discovery of the Oldest Murder Victim in Vietnam: Evidence of Ancient Violence

In the depths of an ancient cave in Vietnam’s Trang An World Heritage Site, archaeologists uncovered 12,000-year-old bones likely belonging to one of the earliest known murder victims in human history. Kabul 24: These remains, attributed to a roughly 35-year-old man dubbed TBH1, unveil a mysterious death and offer a.

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Ishaq Dar: Pakistan-Afghanistan Relations Have Improved; Imran Khan Calls for Dialogue for Peace

Ishaq Dar, Pakistan’s Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister, stated that bilateral relations with Afghanistan have significantly improved. Kabul 24: In an interview with Al Jazeera, referencing his two recent visits to Kabul, Dar noted that all decisions made during these trips have been implemented. He said, “On April 19,.

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Deportation of Foreign Nationals Drives Up Mushroom Prices in Iran

According to Mehr News, Mehdi Rajabi, president of the Edible Mushroom Growers Association, stated that the deportation of Afghan workers has led to a decline in mushroom production and a surge in prices. Kabul 24: Last week (Wednesday, 19 Sunbula 1404), the price of bulk mushrooms reached 330,000 tomans per.

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UN Commission: Israel Committed Genocide in Gaza; Israel Rejects Claims

A recent report by the UN’s Independent International Commission of Inquiry claims there are reasonable grounds to believe Israel committed four of the five criteria for genocide under international law since the onset of its war with Hamas in 2023. Kabul 24: These include killing members of a group (national,.

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Spanish PM Calls for Israel’s Ban from International Sports

Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez has called for Israel’s exclusion from international sports competitions, stating that the country should not use such events to whitewash its image. Kabul 24: Speaking to representatives of the Spanish Socialist Workers’ Party, Sánchez argued that Israel should face the same treatment as Russia did.

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