US President Donald Trump says the United States has begun “major combat operations” in Iran, while Iranian authorities have indicated plans for a response. The Israeli Ministry of Defense announced on Saturday that it had launched a “pre-emptive missile attack” against Iran. Trump told a press conference on Saturday that the United States had started More
Following the conclusion of the third round of nuclear talks between Iran and the United States, Iran’s Foreign Minister said that significant progress has been made in diplomatic engagement with Washington. The talks, mediated by Oman, were held on Thursday in Geneva, Switzerland. According to Iranian media, Seyed Abbas Araqchi, Iran’s Foreign Minister, described this round More
The United Nations Human Rights Council’s Special Rapporteur for Afghanistan has called for an immediate de-escalation of tensions between Afghanistan and Pakistan. Richard Bennett posted a message on X on Friday, emphasizing the protection of civilians and urging respect for human rights and international humanitarian law. He said: “Once again, I call for calm and respect More
China’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs has expressed concern over escalating tensions between Afghanistan and Pakistan, stating that Beijing is prepared to play a constructive role in de-escalating the situation and promoting stability. According to Al Jazeera, Mao Ning, spokesperson for China’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs, said during a press briefing that China is deeply concerned More
Iran’s Foreign Minister has called on Afghanistan and Pakistan to resolve their disputes through dialogue, stating that Tehran is ready to facilitate talks and strengthen understanding and cooperation between the two countries. Seyed Abbas Araqchi urged Afghanistan and Pakistan to manage and settle their existing differences within the framework of good-neighborliness and through dialogue. He More
Russia’s Special envoy to Afghanistan has called on Afghanistan and Pakistan to pursue a diplomatic solution. Zamir Kabulov, Russia’s envoy to Afghanistan and advisor to the Foreign Minister, told RIA Novosti that both countries should end reciprocal attacks and seek a diplomatic resolution to their tensions. He added: “We support the swift end of reciprocal More
The Afghan Ministry of Defense says that on Friday(today), in response to attacks by Pakistan, it conducted airstrikes on several military targets in the Pakistani capital and other locations. According to the ministry, around 11:00 AM, Afghan air forces struck a military camp near Faizabad city in Islamabad, the army cantonment in Nowshera, the military More
Iran and the United States are due to begin a third round of nuclear negotiations in Switzerland today (Thursday), Al Jazeera reported. Iran’s Foreign Minister, Abbas Araghchi, arrived in Geneva on Wednesday, where he met his Omani counterpart, Badr Albusaidi, who is mediating the indirect talks scheduled for Thursday. Prior to his departure, Araghchi stated More
The value of the afghani against the US dollar has risen by more than 11 percent compared to ten months ago. According to money changers and economic experts, higher inflows of foreign currency, the conversion of UN assistance into afghanis and regulatory measures by the central bank are the main factors behind this increase. Mohammad More
Pakistani authorities have closed all shops in the Afghan refugee camp Gohati in Sawabi district, notifying Afghan nationals that the camp has officially been terminated. According to Dawn newspaper, the directive to shut down the camp in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa was issued on Tuesday. The source estimated that around 20,000 Afghans currently reside in the camp. More
