14 h. ago U.S. Veterans Urge Fair Treatment of Afghan Allies After Deadly Washington Shooting

A deadly shooting near the White House involving an Afghan evacuee has intensified political scrutiny as U.S. veterans urge fair treatment of former allies. Former intelligence and defense officials interviewed by NBC News stressed that Afghan partners played a critical role in counterterrorism operations over the past two decades. They warned that portraying the community […] The post U.S. Veterans Urge Fair Treatment of Afghan Allies After Deadly Washington Shooting appeared first on Khaama Press.

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14 h. ago Pakistan Intensifies Arrests of Afghan Refugees in Islamabad

Pakistan has intensified arrests of Afghan refugees in Islamabad, sparking fear among undocumented families amid an expanding crackdown and growing regional tensions. Police in Islamabad have continued detaining Afghan refugees, with several individuals taken from the F-17 and B-17 residential sectors this week and transferred to the temporary holding center known as Haji Camp. Refugees […] The post Pakistan Intensifies Arrests of Afghan Refugees in Islamabad appeared first on Khaama Press.

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14 h. ago Four Children Freeze to Death in Kunar, Afghanistan, UNICEF Says

UNICEF says four displaced children have died from severe cold in Kunar, Afghanistan, warning thousands more remain at risk as winter deepens. Four children affected by recent earthquakes in Afghanistan have died from cold in a displacement camp in Kunar province, UNICEF confirmed on Wednesday. Tajudeen Oyewale, UNICEF’s representative in Afghanistan, said the deaths occurred […] The post Four Children Freeze to Death in Kunar, Afghanistan, UNICEF Says appeared first on Khaama Press.

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19 h. ago EU Says Women Carry the Heaviest Burden of Poverty in Afghanistan

The European Union says women in Afghanistan face worsening poverty and shrinking livelihood opportunities, urging greater international support and stronger economic protection measures. The European Union delegation in Afghanistan said on Thursday, Dec. 5, that Afghanistan’s women continue to shoulder the highest burden of poverty as economic conditions worsen across the country. Marking the global […] The post EU Says Women Carry the Heaviest Burden of Poverty in Afghanistan appeared first on Khaama Press.

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19 h. ago Republicans in U.S. House Intensify Pressure for Immigration Policy Reform

Republican lawmakers in the U.S. House are increasing pressure for sweeping immigration reform following a recent attack that reignited national security concerns. The fatal shooting of a U.S. National Guard member by an Afghan asylum seeker in Washington has reignited a fierce debate over immigration policy in the House of Representatives. The attack, carried out […] The post Republicans in U.S. House Intensify Pressure for Immigration Policy Reform appeared first on Khaama Press.

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20 h. ago Nearly 200 Afghan Migrants Freed from Prisons in Iraq and Pakistan

Nearly 200 Afghan migrants have been released from prisons in Pakistan and Iraq, returning home as deportations and detentions continue across the region. Nearly 1,000 Afghan citizens have reportedly been released from prisons in Pakistan and Iraq in recent weeks, reflecting a continued wave of migrant detentions and later repatriations involving Afghanistan nationals. On Thursday, […] The post Nearly 200 Afghan Migrants Freed from Prisons in Iraq and Pakistan appeared first on Khaama Press.

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22 h. ago Pakistan Warns Germany to Relocate Stranded Afghan Refugees or Face Deportation

Pakistan’s defence minister says nearly 1,900 Afghan refugees awaiting German relocation may be deported unless Berlin accelerates transfers and secures safety guarantees through talks with Kabul. Pakistan’s Defence Minister Khawaja Asif has warned that nearly 1,900 Afghan refugees waiting for relocation to Germany could be expelled to Afghanistan if Berlin does not speed up their […] The post Pakistan Warns Germany to Relocate Stranded Afghan Refugees or Face Deportation appeared first on Khaama Press.

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22 h. ago DHS Chief Noem: 2 Million Refugees Removed as 10,000 New ICE Officers Deploy to Accelerate Removals

DHS Secretary Kristi Noem says two million refugees have been removed as the government deploys 10,000 newly hired ICE officers to accelerate nationwide deportations. The Trump administration has intensified its immigration crackdown, claiming that nearly two million undocumented migrants have been deported or left the United States in the past year. The figure has drawn […] The post DHS Chief Noem: 2 Million Refugees Removed as 10,000 New ICE Officers Deploy to Accelerate Removals appeared first on Khaama Press.

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22 h. ago SIGAR: Two Decades and $148 Billion Failed to Rebuild Afghanistan

SIGAR’s final report says the United States spent $148 billion over two decades in Afghanistan, but corruption, mismanagement and collapse erased most gains. The U.S. Special Inspector General for Afghanistan Reconstruction (SIGAR) stated on Wednesday that Washington’s decades-long effort to build stability and democracy in Afghanistan failed despite an investment of more than $148 billion. […] The post SIGAR: Two Decades and $148 Billion Failed to Rebuild Afghanistan appeared first on Khaama Press.

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23 h. ago Muttaqi Criticizes Pakistan’s “Mysterious Projects” in Afghanistan

Amir Khan Muttaqi accused Pakistan of using pressure tactics and pursuing “mysterious projects” in Afghanistan, warning that such actions are sharply escalating bilateral tensions. Taliban Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi escalated criticism of Pakistan this week, accusing Islamabad of attempting to impose “mysterious projects” on Afghanistan and using economic pressure, border closures, and political leverage […] The post Muttaqi Criticizes Pakistan’s “Mysterious Projects” in Afghanistan appeared first on Khaama Press.

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23 h. ago Pakistan Reopens Torkham and Chaman for UN Aid to Afghanistan After Two

Pakistan has reopened the Torkham and Chaman crossings to allow Afghanistan-bound UN aid shipments to move after a two-month shutdown caused by border tensions. Pakistan has begun clearing long-delayed United Nations humanitarian shipments for Afghanistan, Pakistani media reported on Thursday, marking the first movement of aid through the Torkham and Chaman crossings in nearly two […] The post Pakistan Reopens Torkham and Chaman for UN Aid to Afghanistan After Two-Month Shutdown appeared first on Khaama Press.

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27 h. ago Former rehabilitation center for war victims now treats physical disabilities in post

Former rehabilitation center for war victims now treats physical disabilities in post-war Afghanistan  Xinhua

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30 h. ago U.S. spent more on Afghanistan rebuild than Marshall Plan; nothing to show after two decades of war

U.S. spent more on Afghanistan rebuild than Marshall Plan; nothing to show after two decades of war  Washington Times

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33 h. ago British Afghanistan war hero who defused more than 50 bombs sells medals to support daughters

British Afghanistan war hero who defused more than 50 bombs sells medals to support daughters  MSN

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33 h. ago Suspect in National Guard Shooting Brought the CIA’s Shadow War Home

Suspect in National Guard Shooting Brought the CIA’s Shadow War Home  Truthout

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35 h. ago Kabul and Islamabad Meet in Saudi Arabia to Reduce Border Tensions

Kabul and Islamabad representatives have held new talks in Saudi Arabia, seeking to calm border tensions and continue ceasefire discussions. Representatives from the Taliban and Pakistan met in Saudi Arabia in an attempt to ease rising tensions along the border, officials told Reuters. Three Afghan and two Pakistani officials confirmed the meeting, saying both sides […] The post Kabul and Islamabad Meet in Saudi Arabia to Reduce Border Tensions appeared first on Khaama Press.

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35 h. ago Russian Official Warns of Rising Terror Threats Linked to Afghanistan and Middle East

Terrorism risks linked to Afghanistan and the Middle East are evolving and intensifying, Russia’s deputy foreign minister said on Wednesday, warning that extremist groups are adopting new methods and technology to expand operations. At the two-day BRICS+ Counterterrorism Conference in Moscow, Dmitry Lyubinsky said Islamic State and al-Qaeda are evolving and reorganising across borders. Lyubinsky […] The post Russian Official Warns of Rising Terror Threats Linked to Afghanistan and Middle East appeared first on Khaama Press.

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35 h. ago Putin Accepts Parts of U.S. Proposals in Bid to Restart Ukraine Peace Talks: Kremlin

Russia has accepted elements of a U.S. peace proposal and signalled readiness for further talks, the Kremlin said, though major disagreements remain unresolved. The Kremlin said on Wednesday that President Vladimir Putin has accepted parts of a U.S. proposal aimed at ending the war in Ukraine, in what appears to be the most significant opening […] The post Putin Accepts Parts of U.S. Proposals in Bid to Restart Ukraine Peace Talks: Kremlin appeared first on Khaama Press.

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36 h. ago Uzbekistan Reopens Termez–Hairatan Border Crossing After Four Years

Uzbekistan has reopened the Termez–Hairatan crossing with Afghanistan after four years, aiming to boost trade, ease travel and strengthen regional economic links. Uzbekistan has reopened the strategically important Termez–Hairatan border crossing with Afghanistan after four years, Uzbek media reported on Wednesday, citing the country’s Chamber of Commerce and Industry. The decision marks one of the […] The post Uzbekistan Reopens Termez–Hairatan Border Crossing After Four Years appeared first on Khaama Press.

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40 h. ago British Afghanistan War hero who defused more than 50 bombs sells medals for £32k to support twin daughters' future

British Afghanistan War hero who defused more than 50 bombs sells medals for £32k to support twin daughters' future  Daily Mail

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