The Japanese Embassy in Afghanistan has announced the opening of applications for Japanese Government (MEXT) scholarships for Afghan students, emphasizing that the application process is free of charge and fully funded. According to the embassy, the scholarships are available only for research students seeking to pursue higher education at Japanese universities. Applications for undergraduate scholarships More
US President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping are expected to discuss Iran, Taiwan, artificial intelligence and nuclear weapons during Trump’s two-day visit to China this week, according to US officials. Trump is scheduled to arrive in Beijing on Wednesday, ahead of meetings with Xi on Thursday and Friday. The visit will mark his More
Five people were killed and two others injured after heavy rain and hail hit Shanan Khail village in Tagab district of Kapisa province, causing significant financial losses as well. Abdulaziz Nazari, spokesperson for Kapisa province, told Pajhwok that the incident occurred around 2:00 PM today. Without providing further details, he said several residential houses were More
Wahidullah Nezhand, Afghanistan’s well-known MMA fighter, will step into the cage tonight against his Argentine opponent. The fight will take place during the 30th edition of the FNC mixed martial arts event in the 77kg weight category at the Krešimir Ćosić Hall in Zadar, Croatia. Nezhand’s opponent is Laureano Staropoli, who holds a professional record More
Ali Bilal, an Afghan bodybuilding star, has won the title at the prestigious “New York Pro” competition in the United States. Bilal delivered an outstanding performance, defeating several top competitors — including Edvan Palmeira of Brazil — to claim the championship title for the second time. In the competition, Bilal secured first place, Palmeira finished More
The foreign ministers of Russia and Saudi Arabia have emphasized the importance of ensuring free navigation through the Strait of Hormuz, preventing further escalation of tensions, and continuing diplomatic efforts to normalize relations between Iran and Arab countries. Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov and Saudi Foreign Minister Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud called for preventing More
Leaders of Southeast Asian countries have gathered at a summit of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) in the Philippines to discuss the impact of the Iran–US war and rising fuel prices across the region. Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., speaking at the opening of the summit, said the conflict involving the United States More
At least five people died in a fire at a fairground in the southeastern Mexican city of Villahermosa on Thursday, authorities said, after a massive blaze broke out during a concert attended by thousands of people. Civil Protection officials said the fire erupted early Thursday morning and has since been brought under control. Authorities said More
Four people, including a woman and a child, were killed and 26 others injured after a passenger coach fell into a ravine in the Jhal Magsi area of Balochistan, police said. According to police, the coach was travelling from Kharan to Larkana on Thursday when the driver lost control of the vehicle due to speeding. More
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz, referring to ongoing economic and political challenges, has said the country has entered a phase of “profound transformation,” urging citizens and businesses to remain patient as the government pushes ahead with wide-ranging reforms. Speaking at an economic conference in North Rhine–Westphalia, Merz said Germany is facing a dual challenge driven by More
