Dep. Director of General Intelligence: Daesh Does ‘Not Exist’ in Country

Rahmatullah Najib, the Deputy Director of General Intelligence of the Islamic Emirate, said that Daesh has been significantly suppressed in Afghanistan. Najib said there were Daesh operations under the previous government and said that with the return to power of the Islamic Emirate, the activities of this group have nearly.

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RSF: Afghanistan’s Press Freedom Ranking Drops 26 Place

On World Press Freedom Day, Afghanistan has fallen from 152nd to 178th in the press freedom index. According to the Reporters Without Borders (RSF) list, Afghanistan has dropped 26 places due to the deaths and arrests of journalists. Kabul 24: The Afghanistan Journalists Center (AFJC) also expressed concern over the.

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Israel Briefs US on Civilian Evacuation Plan for Potential Rafah Operatio

Israel this week briefed Biden administration officials on a plan to evacuate Palestinian civilians ahead of a potential operation in the southern Gaza city of Rafah aimed at rooting out Hamas militants, according to U.S. officials familiar with the talks. Kabul 24: The officials, who were not authorized to comment.

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Afghan Diplomat Caught Smuggling Gold: DRI Intercepts Consul General in Mumba

Diplomatic Gold Smuggling India’s Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) intercepted Afghan Consul General Zakia Wardak at Mumbai airport, seizing 25 kg of gold worth Rs 18.6 crore allegedly smuggled from Dubai. Kabul 24: The incident on April 25 led to a case under the Customs Act, 1962, with the gold.

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World Press Freedom Day Sees Challenges and Opportunities for Afghan Medi

Commemorating Press Freedom Globally Today, May 3rd, is World Press Freedom Day, commemorated globally to assess press freedom and support the media. The media in Afghanistan has experienced numerous ups and downs in recent years, presenting both challenges and opportunities. Calls for Protecting Journalists’ Rights Shams Rahman Ahmadzai, a university.

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Blinken arrives in Turkey ahead of fourth high-stakes Middle East tour

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken is making his fourth tour to the Middle East in just three months in a bid to ease fears that the Israel-Hamas war could erupt into a wider regional conflict. Kabul 24: US Secretary of State Antony Blinken has arrived in Turkey for the.

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ISIS Efforts to Gain Foothold in Pakistan Alarms Interior Ministry

The Ministry of the Interior of Pakistan has announced concerns over ISIS’s efforts to establish a foothold in the country. Kabul 24: Amidst increasing activities of Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP), the ministry warns that ISIS is looking to heighten tensions through terrorist acts targeting Shiites and religious minorities. The ministry highlighted.

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Afghans Denounce Kerman Blasts, Call for United Regional Anti-Terrorism Efforts

Senior officials from Afghanistan’s former government and prominent political figures have condemned the recent deadly explosions in Kerman city of Iran. Kabul 24: They have voiced concerns over Afghanistan becoming a hub for international terrorists, stressing the urgency for regional co-operation to combat this threat. Former Afghan President Hamid Karzai;.

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Russia Doesn’t Support UNSG’s Decision to Appoint Special Representative for Afghanistan

Anna Evstigneeva, Deputy Permanent Representative of Russia to the UN, clarified Russia’s abstention from the Security Council resolution on Afghanistan. Kabul 24: She stated that Russia will not support the UN Secretary General’s decision to appoint a special representative for Afghan affairs without Taliban approval. In a statement, Evstigneeva said.

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Iran Guards say Israeli strike kills senior general in Syria

An Israeli strike in Syria has killed a senior general with Iran’s Revolutionary Guards, the military force said, with Tehran vowing retribution. The incident further raises tension in the Middle East where Iran-aligned groups have escalated attacks since Iran-backed Hamas militants attacked southern Israel on October 7, triggering a war.

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Colorado teen planned Middle East trip to help ISIS terrorists, prosecutors say

Humzah Mashkoor, 18, was arrested Monday at Denver International Airport, where he had a ticket to fly to the United Arab Emirates en route to Afghanistan, prosecutors said. Kabul 24: A Denver-area teenager was charged Monday with trying to help terrorists after he allegedly planned to travel to the Middle.

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Over 60 People Have Drowned After Migrant Vessel Capsizes Off Libya, U.N. Says

The International Organization for Migration has announced that more than 60 individuals lost their lives following the sinking of a boat carrying refugees off the shores of Libya. Kabul 24: On Sunday, December 17, the Libya office of the International Organization for Migration issued a statement, reporting that a boat.

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