11 h. ago Over 17 Million in Afghanistan Face Severe Hunger as Winter Approaches, Warns WFP

Over 17 million people in Afghanistan face severe food insecurity this winter, with malnutrition rising sharply, as WFP warns urgent humanitarian assistance is critically needed. The World Food Programme has warned that more than 17 million Afghans are facing severe food insecurity as winter approaches, marking a sharp deterioration from last year’s conditions. According to […] The post Over 17 Million in Afghanistan Face Severe Hunger as Winter Approaches, Warns WFP appeared first on Khaama Press.

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14 h. ago U.S. Agrees to Security Guarantees for Ukraine Amid Ongoing Peace Talks

U.S. officials announced agreement to provide security guarantees to Ukraine following talks in Berlin, aiming to support Kyiv amid ongoing peace negotiations with Russia. Washington confirmed Monday that it will offer security guarantees to Kyiv as part of broader peace discussions with European leaders and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky. The move comes amid delicate negotiations […] The post U.S. Agrees to Security Guarantees for Ukraine Amid Ongoing Peace Talks appeared first on Khaama Press.

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15 h. ago Europe Ties Any Ukraine Territorial Concessions to Strong Security Guarantees

European leaders insist any decision to cede Ukrainian territory to Russia must include strong security guarantees, including a European-led peacekeeping force to protect Kyiv’s sovereignty. European leaders said any decision on ceding Ukrainian territory to Russia must be matched with robust security guarantees, including a European-led peacekeeping force on the ground. The position was agreed […] The post Europe Ties Any Ukraine Territorial Concessions to Strong Security Guarantees appeared first on Khaama Press.

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29 h. ago UK Advises Citizens Against Travel to Afghanistan Over Security Risks

Britain has warned its citizens against travelling to Afghanistan, citing severe security risks, closed borders, rising violence and limited consular assistance. Britain’s Foreign Office on Monday issued a strong warning advising its citizens not to travel to Afghanistan, describing conditions across the country as extremely dangerous. In an updated travel advisory, the ministry said the […] The post UK Advises Citizens Against Travel to Afghanistan Over Security Risks appeared first on Khaama Press.

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37 h. ago Indian Bride Cancels Wedding Over Rs 20 Lakh Dowry and Car Demands

An Indian bride in Uttar Pradesh canceled her wedding at the last moment after the groom demanded an extravagant dowry of Rs 20 lakh and a car. A wedding in India made headlines after the bride canceled the ceremony at the last moment due to shocking financial demands from the groom. The incident quickly went […] The post Indian Bride Cancels Wedding Over Rs 20 Lakh Dowry and Car Demands appeared first on Khaama Press.

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39 h. ago Iran Says Afghanistan Peace Impossible Without Active Support from Neighboring Countries

Iranian Foreign Minister stresses that sustainable peace in Afghanistan cannot be achieved without active collaboration and coordination among neighboring countries in political and economic initiatives. Iran stresses that Afghanistan’s long-term stability and economic development require coordinated regional cooperation, urging neighboring countries to engage actively in dialogue and integration initiatives. Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi emphasized […] The post Iran Says Afghanistan Peace Impossible Without Active Support from Neighboring Countries appeared first on Khaama Press.

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39 h. ago Transfer of Afghanistan’s Black Hawk Helicopters from Uzbekistan to Peru

The United States has transferred Afghanistan’s Black Hawk helicopters from Uzbekistan to Peru, marking a significant move in the redistribution of the country’s military assets. The United States has transferred UH-60A+ Black Hawk helicopters, previously supplied to Afghanistan’s air force before 2021, to Peru, according to a report by a Ukrainian news website. These helicopters […] The post Transfer of Afghanistan’s Black Hawk Helicopters from Uzbekistan to Peru appeared first on Khaama Press.

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42 h. ago Iran gives Afghanistan shocker to USA as Trump demands Bagram air base| Taliban| Araghchi| Kabul | Videos

Iran gives Afghanistan shocker to USA as Trump demands Bagram air base| Taliban| Araghchi| Kabul | Videos  Hindustan Times

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3 d. ago Ukraine Strikes Kill Two in Saratov as Russia Downs 41 Drones, Officials Say

Two civilians were killed in Ukrainian airstrikes on Saratov, Russia, while Moscow shot down 41 drones, escalating tensions amid ongoing international peace efforts. Russian officials have confirmed that two civilians were killed following Ukraine-led airstrikes on the city of Saratov, according to Russian state media, highlighting ongoing escalation beyond frontline regions. Reuters reported on Saturday, […] The post Ukraine Strikes Kill Two in Saratov as Russia Downs 41 Drones, Officials Say appeared first on Khaama Press.

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3 d. ago Pakistan PM Says Peace With Taliban in Afghanistan Depends on Addressing Country’s Security Concerns

Pakistan’s Prime Minister told Turkish President Erdoğan that lasting peace with the Taliban in Afghanistan is contingent on fully addressing Islamabad’s security concerns. Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif told Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan that peace with the Taliban in Afghanistan is contingent on fully addressing Pakistan’s security concerns. The meeting took place on Friday, […] The post Pakistan PM Says Peace With Taliban in Afghanistan Depends on Addressing Country’s Security Concerns appeared first on Khaama Press.

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3 d. ago Nobel Committee Condemns Arrest of Iranian Nobel Laureate Narges Mohammadi

The Nobel Peace Prize Committee has condemned Iran’s arrest of laureate Narges Mohammadi, urging her immediate release and citing serious human rights violations. The Nobel Peace Prize Committee has strongly condemned the arrest of Iranian women’s rights activist and Nobel laureate Narges Mohammadi, describing her detention as violent and unacceptable. In a statement issued on […] The post Nobel Committee Condemns Arrest of Iranian Nobel Laureate Narges Mohammadi appeared first on Khaama Press.

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4 d. ago Saudi Arabia Bans Photography Inside Holy Mosques During Hajj 2026

Saudi authorities have prohibited photography and videography inside Masjid al-Haram and Masjid an-Nabawi during Hajj 2026 to preserve sanctity and ensure peaceful worship. Saudi authorities have announced that photography and videography will be strictly prohibited inside the Grand Mosque (Masjid al-Haram) in Mecca and the Prophet’s Mosque (Masjid an-Nabawi) in Medina during Hajj 2026. The […] The post Saudi Arabia Bans Photography Inside Holy Mosques During Hajj 2026 appeared first on Khaama Press.

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4 d. 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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4 d. ago Peace and Confidence Summit Brings Regional Leaders Together in Ashgabat

Leaders from Russia, Iran, Pakistan, and Central Asia gathered in Ashgabat for the “Peace and Confidence” summit to discuss regional security and cooperation. An international summit titled “Peace and Confidence” was held on Friday, December 12, in Ashgabat, the capital of Turkmenistan, bringing together leaders from across the region to discuss security, economic cooperation, and […] The post Peace and Confidence Summit Brings Regional Leaders Together in Ashgabat appeared first on Khaama Press.

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5 d. ago 1.7 Million Children at Risk of Death in Afghanistan: Tom Fletcher

UN humanitarian chief Tom Fletcher warns that 1.7 million children in Afghanistan face deadly malnutrition amid severe winter conditions, funding shortfalls, and stalled aid deliveries. The UN has warned of a growing humanitarian crisis in Afghanistan, where 1.7 million children are at risk of death due to severe malnutrition. Tom Fletcher, UN Deputy Secretary-General for […] The post 1.7 Million Children at Risk of Death in Afghanistan: Tom Fletcher appeared first on Khaama Press.

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5 d. ago The situation in Afghanistan and its implications for international peace and security

The situation in Afghanistan and its implications for international peace and security - Report of the Secretary-General (A/80/556 - S/2025/789) [EN/AR/RU/ZH]  ReliefWeb

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6 d. ago Zelenskyy Ready to Hold Ukrainian Elections During War if Security Backed by US and Allies

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said he is prepared to hold elections within three months if the United States and allies can guarantee security. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said he is ready to hold elections within three months if the United States and European allies can help guarantee security. Ukrainian law currently forbids elections during wartime, […] The post Zelenskyy Ready to Hold Ukrainian Elections During War if Security Backed by US and Allies appeared first on Khaama Press.

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6 d. ago India’s Rapid Growth and Rising Tech Demand Boost Developing Asia’s Economic Outlook, ADB Reports

The Asian Development Bank says strong economic growth in India and increasing demand for technology in advanced economies are improving developing Asia’s prospects. The Asian Development Bank (ADB) said on Tuesday that strong growth in India and rising demand for advanced technology in key regional economies have improved the economic outlook for developing Asia and […] The post India’s Rapid Growth and Rising Tech Demand Boost Developing Asia’s Economic Outlook, ADB Reports appeared first on Khaama Press.

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6 d. ago Afghanistan’s Saffron Exports Top $30 Million in Nine Months

Afghanistan exported more than $30 million worth of saffron over the past nine months, Herat officials said, highlighting rising production and strong demand in global markets. Herat’s Chamber of Commerce and Investment says Afghanistan has exported more than 30 million dollars’ worth of saffron to international markets over the past nine months, with the total […] The post Afghanistan’s Saffron Exports Top $30 Million in Nine Months appeared first on Khaama Press.

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7 d. ago China Urges Islamabad and Kabul to Resolve Dispute Through Dialogue

China has called on Pakistan and the Taliban to settle their escalating border tensions through dialogue, saying peaceful engagement is essential for regional stability. China has urged Pakistan and Afghanistan’s Taliban authorities to resolve growing border tensions through dialogue, warning that continued clashes could threaten broader regional stability. In a statement issued on Tuesday, December […] The post China Urges Islamabad and Kabul to Resolve Dispute Through Dialogue appeared first on Khaama Press.

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