2 h. ago Afghanistan’s Elite “Zero Unit” Veterans in U.S. Face Mental Health Struggles, NPR Reports

NPR reports that Afghanistan’s Zero Unit soldiers resettled in the United States are struggling with trauma, isolation, and inadequate mental health support. U.S. public broadcaster NPR has reported that former Afghan soldiers from the elite “Zero Units,” resettled in the United States after the Taliban takeover, are facing serious mental health and social challenges. According […] The post Afghanistan’s Elite “Zero Unit” Veterans in U.S. Face Mental Health Struggles, NPR Reports appeared first on Khaama Press.

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14 h. ago More Than 1,000 Afghan Families Deported from Pakistan and Iran in a Single Day

More Than 1,000 Afghan Families Deported from Pakistan and Iran in a Single Day  KabulNow

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15 h. ago Sharif Warns Afghan Ceasefire Is ‘Extremely Fragile,’ Accuses Kabul of Sheltering Terror Groups

Sharif Warns Afghan Ceasefire Is ‘Extremely Fragile,’ Accuses Kabul of Sheltering Terror Groups  The Indian Express

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18 h. ago Travelled Repeatedly To Pakistan To Free Baradar, Says Former Afghan FM

Travelled Repeatedly To Pakistan To Free Baradar, Says Former Afghan FM  افغانستان اینترنشنال

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18 h. ago Ukraine Says It Struck Two Russian Military Ships in Caspian Sea

Ukraine announced that its forces, working with local resistance, targeted two Russian ships carrying military equipment in the Caspian Sea near Kalmykia, raising regional tensions. Ukrainian special forces, in coordination with the “Local Resistance Movement,” announced that they targeted two Russian ships carrying weapons and military equipment in the Caspian Sea. The vessels were reportedly […] The post Ukraine Says It Struck Two Russian Military Ships in Caspian Sea appeared first on Khaama Press.

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19 h. ago Sharif Calls for International Pressure on Kabul Amid Afghanistan Terror Threats

Pakistan Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif has urged the international community to pressure Kabul, warning of escalating terrorism threats originating from Afghanistan. Pakistan Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif has urged the international community to pressure the Taliban to fulfill their commitments on counterterrorism, warning of a growing terrorism threat emanating from Afghanistan. He made the remarks on […] The post Sharif Calls for International Pressure on Kabul Amid Afghanistan Terror Threats appeared first on Khaama Press.

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20 h. ago US Says 2,000 Afghan Evacuees Flagged for Suspected Extremist Links

A senior U.S. official told Congress that about 2,000 Afghan evacuees were allegedly flagged for possible extremist links, though no confirmed ties were established. A senior U.S. counterterrorism official has informed Congress that thousands of individuals flagged for potential extremist links have entered the United States in recent years, including a limited number among Afghans […] The post US Says 2,000 Afghan Evacuees Flagged for Suspected Extremist Links appeared first on Khaama Press.

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20 h. ago Afghan’s Olympic hope for Taliban dialogue to prompt women’s rights U

Afghan’s Olympic hope for Taliban dialogue to prompt women’s rights U-turn  Al Jazeera

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23 h. ago PM calls on world to urge Kabul to rein in terrorists operating from Afghan soil

PM calls on world to urge Kabul to rein in terrorists operating from Afghan soil  Dawn

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25 h. ago Afghan Dual Nationals Can Enter Afghanistan Without Visa, Ministry Confirms

Afghan dual nationals can now enter Afghanistan without a visa, the Foreign Ministry confirmed, clarifying travel rules for citizens holding multiple nationalities. The Taliban’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs has clarified that Afghan citizens holding dual nationality do not require a visa to enter the country. This announcement comes amid previous reports suggesting a change in […] The post Afghan Dual Nationals Can Enter Afghanistan Without Visa, Ministry Confirms appeared first on Khaama Press.

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25 h. ago Germany Cancels Resettlement Plans for 640 Afghan Refugees in Pakistan

Germany has canceled plans to resettle 640 Afghan refugees waiting in Pakistan, leaving them in uncertainty and raising serious humanitarian concerns. Germany has canceled plans to resettle 640 Afghan refugees who were awaiting transfer from Pakistan, according to The Guardian. The affected individuals were part of two programs designed to provide safe relocation for vulnerable […] The post Germany Cancels Resettlement Plans for 640 Afghan Refugees in Pakistan appeared first on Khaama Press.

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27 h. ago Pakistan and China’s Envoys Discuss Afghanistan as Security Concerns Grow

Pakistan and China’s envoys have held talks in Kabul to address growing security concerns and rising cross-border tensions linked to militant threats in Afghanistan. Pakistan’s Special Representative for Afghanistan, Mohammad Sadiq, has intensified diplomatic engagements amid rising security concerns and growing tensions between Islamabad and the Taliban. On Thursday, December 11, Sadiq announced that he […] The post Pakistan and China’s Envoys Discuss Afghanistan as Security Concerns Grow appeared first on Khaama Press.

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41 h. ago Afghanistan: 31 smugglers arrested, 258 kg drugs seized in police operations

Afghanistan: 31 smugglers arrested, 258 kg drugs seized in police operations  lokmattimes.com

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43 h. ago Russia Voices Concern Over Worsening Pakistan–Taliban Tensions

Russia Voices Concern Over Worsening Pakistan–Taliban Tensions  افغانستان اینترنشنال

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43 h. ago People’s Tribunal On Afghan Women To Announce Final Judgment

People’s Tribunal On Afghan Women To Announce Final Judgment  افغانستان اینترنشنال

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44 h. ago Afghanistan war veteran arrested after ICE protest prepares for trial

Afghanistan war veteran arrested after ICE protest prepares for trial  The Guardian

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45 h. ago Afghanistan in the Grip of Drought as Farmlands Wither and Farmers Go Hungry

Afghanistan in the Grip of Drought as Farmlands Wither and Farmers Go Hungry  Hasht-e Subh Daily

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46 h. ago Ulema: No aggression on anyone, but Jihad if sovereignty violated

Ulema: No aggression on anyone, but Jihad if sovereignty violated  Pajhwok Afghan News

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48 h. ago Peaky Blinders fan? Not in Afghanistan — Four arrested over outfits inspired by popular show

Peaky Blinders fan? Not in Afghanistan — Four arrested over outfits inspired by popular show  Times of India

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48 h. ago Center for Freedom of Expression: Journalists’ Situation in Afghanistan Remains Alarming

The Freedom of Expression Center warns that journalists in Afghanistan face increasing threats, censorship, and harassment, putting press freedom and independent reporting at serious risk. On Human Rights Day, the Center for Freedom of Expression warned that journalists and media defenders in Afghanistan face worsening repression and restricted civil liberties. The report highlighted arbitrary arrests, […] The post Center for Freedom of Expression: Journalists’ Situation in Afghanistan Remains Alarming appeared first on Khaama Press.

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