Dramatic scenes at Gaza: Hostages swapped as Palestinians return to ruins
As Palestinians poured onto the streets of Gaza to celebrate the ceasefire, moments of joy faded for many as they returned to their homes to be met by destruction.
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Islamic Emirate asks Iran for alternatives to executions of Afghan prisoners
During a visit to Iran, a delegation from the Islamic Emirate, led by Abdul Malik Haqqani, the Administrative Deputy of the Supreme Court, asked Iranian officials for alternatives to the executions of Afghan prisoners.
Gaza truce agreement takes effect, fighting ends after delay
A ceasefire deal between Israel and Hamas in the Gaza Strip took effect on Sunday after a nearly three-hour delay, pausing a 15-month-old war that has brought devastation and seismic political change to the Middle East.
Stanekzai says Islamic Emirate leaders must ensure education for all Afghans
Sher Mohammad Abbas Stanekzai, the political deputy of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Islamic Emirate, has called on the leaders of the de-facto government to create inclusive opportunities for everyone to access education.
Thousands of women protest ahead of Trump’s inauguration
Thousands of demonstrators, predominantly women, came together in Washington to voice their opposition to President-elect Donald Trump’s inauguration, with many donning pink hats reminiscent of a much larger protest during his first swearing-in ceremony in 2017.
UNICEF warns of water crisis threatening Afghan children
The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) representative in Afghanistan Tajudeen Oyewale, has stated that the ongoing water crisis in the country is posing a significant threat to the lives of Afghan children.
DAB to auction 18 million US dollars
The Afghanistan Central Bank/ Da Afghanistan Bank (DAB) has announced that in order to maintain and stabilize the value of the Afghani currency, it will auction 18 million US dollars on Sunday, January 19.
Pakistan’s former premier Khan sentenced to 14 years more in prison
Pakistan’s former Prime Minister Imran Khan was on Friday sentenced to 14 years in prison, and his wife Bushra Bibi to seven years in a case related to the misuse of authority and corruption involving Khan’s Al-Qadir University Project Trust.
Islamic Emirate bans officials having two jobs at a time
The Ministry of Justice of the Islamic Emirate has announced that government employees are prohibited from holding official positions in two different government departments simultaneously.
Israel, Hamas agree on Gaza ceasefire after 15 months of brutal war
Israel and Hamas have agreed a Gaza ceasefire and hostage release deal following 15 months of war, mediators Qatar and the US have said.
Afghan writer strives to assist peers, bring about societal change
With a bachelor’s degree in journalism and a master’s degree in public administration and sociology, Farshad Omari, 30, views his writing as a means to assist his peers and bring about societal change.
Iraq, UK to enter ‘new era’ of strategic partnership
MONITORING (SW) – British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has met his Iraqi counterpart Mohammed Shia Al Sudani for talks on trade, security and migration, in
