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Strait of Hormuz Closure Chokes Trade and Aid for Afghanistan
Afghanistan's trade and aid operations are severely affected due to the closure of key routes caused by the ongoing conflict in the Strait of Hormuz.
Quetta residents struggle to prepare for Eid after deadly train bomb attack
Attack claimed by Baloch Liberation Army targets security personnel, families and infrastructure in southwestern Pakistan's Quetta.
Saudi Arabia cracks down on Hajj transport violations, imposes heavy penalties
Legal action taken against individuals violating Hajj transport rules, including fines and deportation orders.
Taliban Government Rejects Claims of Afghan Involvement in Pakistan Suicide Attack
Kabul's Taliban authorities dismiss Pakistani officials' assertions linking an attack on a police station in northwest Pakistan to Afghanistan.
Pakistan Blames Afghanistan-Based Militants for Deadly Attack on Police
Islamabad holds Kabul responsible for harboring terrorists who carried out a deadly attack on police personnel in Pakistan, raising tensions between the neighboring countries.
Saudi Arabia Condemns Car Bomb Attack in Northwest Pakistan
The Kingdom expresses solidarity with Pakistan and condemns the recent car bomb attack that resulted in fatalities.
KSrelief Expands Aid to Vulnerable Communities
Saudi Arabia's aid agency KSrelief continues its efforts in providing essential assistance to communities worldwide.
King Charles III and Queen Camilla Honor 9/11 Victims on Visit to New York
British monarchs pay tribute to nearly 3,000 victims of the Sept. 11 attacks during their first visit to New York City in 16 years.
Afghan Convicted of Conspiracy in Deadly Suicide Bombing at Kabul Airport
An alleged Daesh group militant was convicted of a conspiracy charge in the deadly suicide bombing at Kabul airport during the US military's chaotic withdrawal from Afghanistan.
Pakistani Military Actions Along Afghan Border Result in Civilian Casualties
At least seven civilians killed and eighty-five others injured as cross-border violence escalates.
Caught between wars, US Afghan allies trapped in Qatar without safe exit
1,100 former Afghan allies of US forces and their families find themselves stuck in uncertainty on a defunct American base in Doha.
Saudi FM Holds Calls with Iranian, Afghan and Bahraini Counterparts
Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan discussed regional developments and de-escalation efforts in separate phone calls.
Taliban Government Invites Afghans in Qatar to Return 'With Full Confidence'
The Taliban government has announced that Afghans residing in Qatar may return home safely, following the deadline for closing a US base in Qatar where Afghan applicants for US visas had been seeking refuge.
Conflict and climate crisis push 266m into acute food insecurity
Two-thirds of people facing food crises globally last year lived in just 10 countries, with a third of them in Sudan, Nigeria, and the Democratic Republic of Congo.
Over 250 Indians Claiming Descent from Biblical Tribe Land in Israel
The first group of 'Bnei Menashe' arrive in Tel Aviv as part of a government operation to relocate them to Israel, marking a significant moment in the history of Jewish diaspora.
Abrupt Cancellation of U.S. Army Exercise Sparks Speculation Over Possible Middle East Deployment
Decision to halt training for elite 82nd Airborne headquarters fuels expectations of potential troop movement as regional tensions escalate
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NATO’s Stress Test Under Trump: Alliance Credibility, Burden-Sharing, and the Fight Over Strategic Territory
A clash over NATO reciprocity and strategic basing—spilling from Afghanistan grievances into Greenland access talks and the Diego Garcia sovereignty dispute—now threatens to redefine alliance cohesion.
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Saudi Arabia Commits to Expanding Hajj and Umrah Quotas for Afghanistan Pilgrims
Riyadh pledges to raise the number of Hajj seats and Umrah visas for Afghan worshippers following bilateral talks
Pakistan Confirms Security Talks with Afghan Taliban Hosted in Saudi Arabia
Islamabad says Riyadh facilitated dialogue aimed at easing border tensions and addressing militant threats
Alcohol Policies Vary Widely Across Muslim-Majority Countries, With Many Permitting Consumption Under Specific Rules
While some nations maintain strict bans, others allow alcohol sales and drinking with legal and cultural restrictions that reflect diverse local practices
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Fresh Round of Pakistan–Afghanistan Talks in Saudi Arabia Ends Without Breakthrough
Latest Riyadh-hosted conversations reaffirm ceasefire but fail to resolve core dispute over cross-border militancy and terrorism guarantees
Afghans in Paris are doing a bit of what France and its allies did in Afghanistan for twenty-five years
Pakistani Security Forces Thwart Hostage Attempt at Army-Run College
Security forces in Pakistan prevent an attempt by the Pakistani Taliban to take cadets hostage at an army-run college in northwestern Pakistan.
Taliban Government Expresses Disappointment Over Exclusion from UN Climate Summit
Afghanistan, one of the world's most climate-vulnerable nations, has not received an official invitation to COP30 despite its significant agricultural dependence and recent droughts.
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