24 h. ago Afghanistan and Uzbekistan discuss financial cooperation and money transfer solutions

Noor Ahmad Agha, the Governor of the Central Bank of Afghanistan under Taliban control, met with Timur Ishmetov, the Governor of the Central Bank of Uzbekistan, to discuss creating facilities for money transfers to Afghanistan. The meeting took place on Sunday, February 23, and highlighted efforts to improve financial relations between the two countries. According […] The post Afghanistan and Uzbekistan discuss financial cooperation and money transfer solutions appeared first on Khaama Press.

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49 h. ago Trump claims his Gaza plan ‘Really Works,’ but he won’t force it

Donald Trump, the President of the United States, has stated that his plan for Gaza is effective but emphasized that he does not intend to impose it. According to a report by Anadolu Agency on Friday, February 21, Trump made these comments during an interview with Fox News. He explained that given the current situation […] The post Trump claims his Gaza plan ‘Really Works,’ but he won’t force it appeared first on Khaama Press.

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68 h. ago Iran, Afghanistan central bank chiefs agree to boost monetary, banking ties

Iran, Afghanistan central bank chiefs agree to boost monetary, banking ties  Tehran Times

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5 d. ago Hamas to release 6 hostages and 4 bodies to Israel in exchange for aid to Gaza

Hamas has announced that by the beginning of next week, they will release six live hostages and the bodies of four more Israelis to Tel Aviv. The exchange is part of an agreement where Israel will allow the transfer of mobile homes and construction machinery to the Gaza Strip. ABC News reported on Tuesday, February […] The post Hamas to release 6 hostages and 4 bodies to Israel in exchange for aid to Gaza appeared first on Khaama Press.

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5 d. ago World Bank estimates $53 billion needed for Gaza and West Bank Reconstruction

United Nations, European Union, and World Bank assessments indicate that the reconstruction needs for Gaza and the West Bank, after 15 months of conflict, will require more than $53 billion. This includes the military operations conducted by Israel in Gaza and the West Bank. According to a report from the Palestine Information Center, this initial […] The post World Bank estimates $53 billion needed for Gaza and West Bank Reconstruction appeared first on Khaama Press.

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6 d. ago Zelensky Warns: Ukraine could face Afghanistan’s fate without NATO membership

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has warned that his country might face the same fate as Afghanistan. In an interview with a German media outlet, he emphasized that if Ukraine does not join NATO, Afghanistan’s experience could be repeated in his country. He urged the West to avoid making the same mistakes. In the same interview, […] The post Zelensky Warns: Ukraine could face Afghanistan’s fate without NATO membership appeared first on Khaama Press.

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6 d. ago Hamas willing to hand over Gaza control to Palestinian Authority amid ongoing Ceasefire Talks

Hamas has expressed its readiness to transfer control of the Gaza Strip to the Palestinian Authority, according to reports from Sky News Arabic. The decision came after pressure from Egypt on the Hamas delegation that visited Cairo to discuss the future of Gaza. Hamas has reportedly agreed to hand over the “Governmental Committee for Gaza […] The post Hamas willing to hand over Gaza control to Palestinian Authority amid ongoing Ceasefire Talks appeared first on Khaama Press.

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7 d. ago Afghanistan’s Central Bank Auctions $20 Million to Stabilize Currency

Afghanistan’s Central Bank Auctions $20 Million to Stabilize Currency  bakhtarnews.af

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8 d. ago UNICEF and ADB officials highlight support for women and children in Afghanistan

Tajudeen Oyewale, the UNICEF representative in Afghanistan, emphasized support for women and children during a meeting with officials from the Asian Development Bank (ADB). On Friday, February 14, Oyewale stated on his X account regarding the meeting with ADB officials, discussing how they can support women and children in Afghanistan. He described the meeting as […] The post UNICEF and ADB officials highlight support for women and children in Afghanistan appeared first on Khaama Press.

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1 week ago Better data for better outcomes: New tools and analysis top break Afghanistan’s food security crisis

Better data for better outcomes: New tools and analysis top break Afghanistan’s food security crisis  World Bank

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1 week ago Former Turkish PM suggests Gaza should be an Autonomous Part of Turkey

Ahmet Davutoğlu, the former Prime Minister of Turkey, has stated that Gaza should become an autonomous part of his country. According to a report from Turkey’s Today on Wednesday, February 12, Davutoğlu suggested the annexation of Gaza to Turkey, drawing on the history of the Ottoman Empire. The former Prime Minister also emphasized that a […] The post Former Turkish PM suggests Gaza should be an Autonomous Part of Turkey appeared first on Khaama Press.

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1 week ago Jordan’s King opposes Palestinian relocation in meeting with Trump

King Abdullah of Jordan has expressed his opposition to the relocation of Palestinians in his country during a meeting with U.S. President Donald Trump. On Wednesday, February 12, France Press reported that King Abdullah told Trump at the White House that he opposed the U.S. takeover of Gaza. On Tuesday, Trump met with King Abdullah […] The post Jordan’s King opposes Palestinian relocation in meeting with Trump appeared first on Khaama Press.

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1 week ago Netanyahu: Ceasefire in Gaza will end if hostages are not released by Saturday

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has warned that the Gaza ceasefire will end if Israeli prisoners held by Hamas are not released by Saturday. Netanyahu stated on Tuesday, February 11, that if the hostages are not freed by noon on Saturday, the ceasefire will come to an end, and the Israeli military will resume its […] The post Netanyahu: Ceasefire in Gaza will end if hostages are not released by Saturday appeared first on Khaama Press.

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1 week ago Egyptian President calls for Gaza reconstruction without ‘Displacing Palestinians’

On Tuesday, February 11, Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi called for the reconstruction of Gaza “without the displacement of Palestinians.” In a phone conversation with Denmark’s Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen, he emphasized the need to begin Gaza’s reconstruction while ensuring Palestinians’ rights to live in their own land. These remarks came after a meeting between […] The post Egyptian President calls for Gaza reconstruction without ‘Displacing Palestinians’ appeared first on Khaama Press.

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1 week ago ISIS claims responsibility for attack in Kunduz, Afghanistan

On Tuesday, ISIS claimed responsibility for a suicide bombing that targeted a gathering in front of Kabul Bank in Kunduz. A news agency affiliated with ISIS, Amaq, reported that “hundreds of people, including Taliban security commanders,” were killed in the attack. A spokesperson for the local police in Afghanistan’s Kunduz province announced that five people, […] The post ISIS claims responsibility for attack in Kunduz, Afghanistan appeared first on Khaama Press.

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1 week ago 5 people killed in a suicide bombing near a bank in northern Afghanistan

5 people killed in a suicide bombing near a bank in northern Afghanistan  The Associated Press

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1 week ago UN Chief urges Hamas to release hostages amid growing concerns of renewed conflict in Gaza

Antonio Guterres, the Secretary-General of the United Nations, responded to Hamas’s refusal to release hostages and Israel’s threats to resume war in Gaza by stating that efforts must be made to prevent the conflict from restarting at all costs. Guterres wrote on the social media platform X on Tuesday, February 11, saying, “We must avoid […] The post UN Chief urges Hamas to release hostages amid growing concerns of renewed conflict in Gaza appeared first on Khaama Press.

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1 week ago Trump threatens to end Gaza Ceasefire if hostages are not released by noon Saturday

In response to Hamas’ warning about halting hostage releases, U.S. President Donald Trump stated that if all hostages are not returned by Saturday noon, the ceasefire would be lifted, and “hell would break loose.” Trump emphasized that all hostages, not just a few, must be released by noon on Saturday, February 15, or the situation […] The post Trump threatens to end Gaza Ceasefire if hostages are not released by noon Saturday appeared first on Khaama Press.

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1 week ago Hamas accuses Israel of ceasefire violations, delays next hostage release

Reports indicated that Hamas accused Israel of repeatedly violating the ceasefire agreement between the two sides on Monday and announced that the release of hostages planned for Saturday would be delayed. NBC News reported on Monday, February 10, that Hamas claimed Tel Aviv violated the terms of the Gaza ceasefire agreement. Since the first phase […] The post Hamas accuses Israel of ceasefire violations, delays next hostage release appeared first on Khaama Press.

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1 week ago Trump: No rights to return for Palestinians under Gaza takeover plan

US President Donald Trump’s recent remarks about Gaza sparked controversy as he claimed that Palestinians would not have the right to return. His comments contradict those of senior US officials, who suggested “temporary relocation” of Gaza’s residents. In an interview with Fox News, Trump mentioned that he would “seize Gaza” and referred to it as […] The post Trump: No rights to return for Palestinians under Gaza takeover plan appeared first on Khaama Press.

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