44 h. ago Afghans in Mass. who helped U.S. military share hurt and hopes over federal policy shifts

Afghans in Mass. who helped U.S. military share hurt and hopes over federal policy shifts  WBUR

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55 h. ago Trump Unveils $5 Million Gold Card Selling the American Dream to the Rich

In a dramatic policy announcement that’s making waves globally, President Donald Trump has officially introduced a new $5 million “Gold Card” — a premium residency program aimed at affluent foreigners seeking permanent U.S. residency and a pathway to citizenship. Speaking aboard Air Force One en route to the LIV Golf tour in Florida, Trump held […] The post Trump Unveils $5 Million Gold Card Selling the American Dream to the Rich appeared first on Khaama Press.

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60 h. ago U.S. Bans Romantic Ties Between Diplomats and Chinese Nationals

In a striking shift reminiscent of Cold War-era caution, the United States has quietly implemented a sweeping policy that prohibits American diplomatic personnel from engaging in romantic or sexual relationships with Chinese citizens while stationed in China, according to multiple sources cited by The Associated Press. The ban, which came into effect in January, applies […] The post U.S. Bans Romantic Ties Between Diplomats and Chinese Nationals appeared first on Khaama Press.

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64 h. ago Can U.S. Automakers Fill the Void Left by Japanese and European Imports Amid New Tariffs?

The recent imposition of a 25% tariff on imported automobiles and auto parts by the U.S. administration has ignited a complex debate about the future of the American automotive market. This policy aims to bolster domestic manufacturing by making foreign vehicles less competitive price-wise. However, with Japanese brands like Toyota and Honda, and European manufacturers […] The post Can U.S. Automakers Fill the Void Left by Japanese and European Imports Amid New Tariffs? appeared first on Khaama Press.

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69 h. ago Kabul: Legally documented refugees should not be harassed in Pakistan

Kabul urges Pakistan to ensure that Afghan migrants with legal documents are not harassed, addressing concerns over ongoing deportations. Abdul Jabbar Takhari, the Taliban’s Consul General in Karachi, met with Ghulam Nabi Memon, the head of Sindh police, to address concerns of Afghan refugees in Pakistan. During the meeting on Wednesday, April 2, 2025, Takhari […] The post Kabul: Legally documented refugees should not be harassed in Pakistan appeared first on Khaama Press.

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3 d. ago Trump imposes tariffs on all US imports, hits China and EU hardest

The U.S. government, under President Donald Trump, has announced a 10% tariff on all imports, with higher tariffs imposed on goods from China, the European Union, Japan, and India. According to The New York Times, Trump revealed this policy at a White House event, presenting it as part of his broader economic strategy aimed at […] The post Trump imposes tariffs on all US imports, hits China and EU hardest appeared first on Khaama Press.

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3 d. ago Tourist kills two in Eastern Afghanistan’s Kunar after dispute

The police in Kunar province have reported that a foreign tourist shot and killed two individuals in the Shigal district following a verbal altercation between two young men. According to Kunar police, the incident occurred when a verbal argument broke out between two locals. The foreign tourist, who was a witness to the dispute, intervened […] The post Tourist kills two in Eastern Afghanistan’s Kunar after dispute appeared first on Khaama Press.

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3 d. ago Taliban Preach Poverty’s Eternity, Rivals Urge Defiance in Eid Clash

Taliban Preach Poverty’s Eternity, Rivals Urge Defiance in Eid Clash  Hasht-e Subh Daily

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7 d. ago Raids on Afghan refugees’ homes in Pakistan spark humanitarian concerns

Raids on Afghan refugees’ homes in Pakistan as expulsion deadline nears are raising serious humanitarian concerns and tensions. As the deadline for the expulsion of Afghan nationals from Pakistan approaches, tensions rise as the police conduct raids on student dormitories, residential areas, and guesthouses. The Express Tribune reported that these actions are pushing Pakistan towards […] The post Raids on Afghan refugees’ homes in Pakistan spark humanitarian concerns appeared first on Khaama Press.

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8 d. ago US denies entry to Canadian citizens born in Afghanistan and Iran

Canadian citizens born in Afghanistan and Iran are facing U.S. entry bans due to stricter border policies under Trump’s administration. According to the Canadian newspaper The Globe and Mail, some Canadian citizens born in Iran and Afghanistan have faced denial of entry to the United States after undergoing intense questioning at the border. This development […] The post US denies entry to Canadian citizens born in Afghanistan and Iran appeared first on Khaama Press.

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8 d. ago Earthquake of magnitude 4.7 hits Afghanistan day after powerful temblor rocked Myanmar

Earthquake of magnitude 4.7 hits Afghanistan day after powerful temblor rocked Myanmar  Moneycontrol

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8 d. ago Taliban arrests four Chinese Nationals at Kabul Airport on Gold Smuggling

The Taliban arrested four Chinese nationals at Kabul Airport for attempting to smuggle 678 grams of raw gold into China. The Taliban’s border police have detained four Chinese citizens at Kabul airport on charges of gold smuggling. According to Abdullah Farooqi, a spokesperson for the Taliban border police, the individuals were attempting to smuggle 678 […] The post Taliban arrests four Chinese Nationals at Kabul Airport on Gold Smuggling appeared first on Khaama Press.

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9 d. ago Man arrested, charged with murder in stabbing death of man found dead inside office building on Harwin Drive, police say

Man arrested, charged with murder in stabbing death of man found dead inside office building on Harwin Drive, police say  ABC13 Houston

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1 week ago 18 killed and thousands displaced in deadly South Korea wildfires

Authorities in South Korea have announced that the widespread forest fires in the country have claimed the lives of at least 18 people. The fires, which started on Tuesday, March 25, have destroyed thousands of hectares of forest and spread to residential areas. The destruction has been extensive, with the fire impacting both the natural […] The post 18 killed and thousands displaced in deadly South Korea wildfires appeared first on Khaama Press.

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1 week ago Young Women in Afghanistan Driven to Suicide Amid Widespread Frustration

Young Women in Afghanistan Driven to Suicide Amid Widespread Frustration  Global Issues

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1 week ago Pakistan sends 50 undocumented Afghan children back to Afghanistan

The Pakistani police have deported 50 Afghan children who had entered the country illegally via Khyber and bypassed barriers. These children were reportedly seeking work and had crossed the border by cutting through fences. Local media, citing an official source, reported that authorities at the Torkham border crossing facilitated the return of these Afghan children […] The post Pakistan sends 50 undocumented Afghan children back to Afghanistan appeared first on Khaama Press.

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1 week ago Turkey’s protests emerge as the biggest Social Uprising in a decade

In major cities across Turkey, widespread protests continued for the sixth consecutive night, resulting in the arrest of over a thousand people and severe crackdowns by security forces. The unrest, which began after the arrest of Ekrem İmamoğlu, the mayor of Istanbul, has now evolved into one of the largest movements of civil disobedience the […] The post Turkey’s protests emerge as the biggest Social Uprising in a decade appeared first on Khaama Press.

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1 week ago Turkey intensifies crackdown on Journalists amid protest over Imamoğlu’s arrest

Following the arrest of Ekrem İmamoğlu, the mayor of Istanbul and a key political rival to President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, Turkey has witnessed widespread protests, which have sparked a severe government crackdown on journalists. On March 24, the Turkish Journalists Union reported that in addition to the arrests of journalists, security forces have used excessive […] The post Turkey intensifies crackdown on Journalists amid protest over Imamoğlu’s arrest appeared first on Khaama Press.

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1 week ago Iran’s FM: Nuclear talks with US possible only if Trump changes policy

Iran’s Foreign Minister, Abbas Araghchi, emphasized in an interview that they are not concerned with Donald Trump’s expectations. Instead, Iran focuses on its own interests, and will act according to what is deemed appropriate. Abbas Araghchi, Iran’s Foreign Minister, stated that negotiations with the United States would not yield any results and that Iran is […] The post Iran’s FM: Nuclear talks with US possible only if Trump changes policy appeared first on Khaama Press.

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1 week ago Fifth Day of widespread protests in Turkey; Police clash with demonstrators

Mass protests in major Turkish cities, now in their fifth day, have escalated from peaceful demonstrations to violent clashes with security forces after police attempted to suppress protesters. Reports indicate that Turkish riot police have employed extensive use of tear gas, rubber bullets, and water cannons to disperse protesters, with several instances of students being […] The post Fifth Day of widespread protests in Turkey; Police clash with demonstrators appeared first on Khaama Press.

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