US President Donald Trump has said that regime change in Iran would be “the best thing that could happen.” Negotiations between Iran and the United States were held a week ago in Muscat, the capital of Oman. Following the talks, Iran’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs stated that both sides had outlined their positions and demands More
At least four people have been killed and six others wounded after a landslide sent rocks crashing onto a residential house in the capital of central Kapisa province, an official said on Saturday. Police spokesman Abdul Fattah Faiz told Pajhwok Afghan News the incident took place in the Shokhi village of Charikar, the provincial capital, More
The United States and Iran are expected to hold a second round of negotiations on Tuesday in Geneva, Switzerland, a media report said on Saturday. Reuters, citing a US official and three informed sources, reported that the two sides were scheduled to meet for a second round of talks on Tuesday. The US delegation is More
The Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) won a decisive two-thirds majority in Friday’s general elections, a result expected to restore political stability after months of unrest following the ouster of former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina. Early counts in what domestic television channels described as Bangladesh’s most competitive election in yearsshowed the BNP and its allies securing at least 212 of 299 parliamentary seats, More
The Afghan Independent Journalists Association (AIJA) says there are currently 394 active radio stations in the country, but it is concerned about the sustainability of these outlets and the legal status of their staff. In a statement, the AIJA noted that February 13, World Radio Day, provides an opportunity to reflect on the vital role More
The United Nations Security Council (UNSC) has extended for one year the mandate of the team responsible for monitoring the Council’s sanctions against Afghanistan. According to the United Nations, the Security Council renewed the mandate for 12 months, effective from the expiration of its current term this month. The monitoring team assists the Afghanistan Sanctions More
The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) has announced the eight best goals of the 2026 Asian Futsal Championship in Indonesia, including a goal by Reza Hosseinpour of the Afghanistan national futsal team. According to reports, the AFC has invited fans to vote for their favorite goal. Reza Hosseinpour’s goal, scored against Malaysia, is among those nominated More
According to reports, Bangladesh’s nationwide parliamentary elections began at 7:30 a.m. local time today (Thursday). Polling stations across the country have opened for voters in the parliamentary elections, with approximately 127 million people eligible to cast their ballots. Citizens lined up in long queues at polling stations to participate in the elections, which are being More
Security forces have foiled an attempt to smuggle 38,000 kilograms of silver in southern Kandahar province. In a statement, the governor’s office said the silver was seized by 205 Al-Badr Corps forces during a patrol in the Mazal Guli area of Spin Boldak district. The statement did not provide further details but said several smugglers More
The United States has begun offering financial assistance to Afghan nationals willing to return home, as part of efforts to close a camp in Qatar where many have been stranded for years. According to Reuters, Paul Kapur, the US Assistant Secretary of State for South and Central Asian Affairs, told a hearing of the House More
