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Fake e-visa scam for Afghans busted
The Express Tribune
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July 5, 2025
ISLAMABAD: In a major crackdown, the Federal Investigation Agency's (FIA) Anti-Human Smuggling Cell has unearthed a high-profile visa scam involving the fraudulent issuance of Pakistani e-visas to Afghan nationals using fake sponsorships, with...
Rawalpindi deports over 2,200 Afghans
The Express Tribune
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July 5, 2025
RAWALPINDI: The district administration and police have deported a total of 2,278 Afghan nationals from Rawalpindi over the past two months. Additionally, 1,815 Afghan individuals and their family members were released from detention centres after...
Afghan asylum seeker with grey hair was 15-years-old when he arrived in the UK, tribunal rules
GB News
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July 2, 2025
An Afghan asylum seeker with grey hair has been ruled a child by a judge at the time of his small boat crossing. The asylum court deemed the migrant, who had previously failed to cross the Channel three times, was 15 despite going grey on the side...
Where is Masood Azhar? Pakistan has no clue about Jaish chief's location, says Bilawal Bhutto – may be ‘in Afghanistan’
Mint
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July 5, 2025
Pakistan's former foreign minister Bilawal Bhutto Zardari has claimed that Islamabad has been unable to identify where Jaish-e-Mohammed chief Masood Azhar is. The Pakistan People's Party (PPP) chief said Pakistan would be ‘more than happy’ to...
From sanctuary to scrutiny: Afghans in America face Trump immigration clampdown
The National News
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Sayed Naser was due to attend a family wedding in September 2023 when the Taliban killed his brother, he says, forcing him into hiding and eventually prompting him to flee Afghanistan. Mr Naser says he worked with US forces during the country’s...
From 'F*** off' to friends: Behind Russia's move to recognise Afghanistan's Taliban government
The Week
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Russia has become the first country to formally recognise Afghanistan's Taliban by formally accepting the credentials of the country's new ambassador. Afghanistan responded to the move, calling it "courageous". Russia's Foreign Ministry said...
Mass deportations from Iran leave Afghan migrants stranded in extreme conditions at Islam Qala border
California Telegraph
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Islam Qala [Afghanistan], July 4 (ANI): Afghan migrants returning from Iran face a dire situation at the Islam Qala border, struggling with severe shortages of shelter and resources, Khaama Press reported. Thousands of Afghan migrants who were...
Russia Becomes First Nation To Recognize Taliban-Led Afghanistan
Media Line
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July 4, 2025
Russia has formally recognized the Taliban-led government in Afghanistan, becoming the first country to do so since the group seized control of Kabul in August 2021. The announcement was made Thursday during a meeting in Kabul between Afghan...
Rashid Khan on hopes of playing 'in front of my home' in Afghanistan
The National News
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Afghanistan’s globetrotting superstar cricketer Rashid Khan has seen it all. The dynamic player has mesmerised batters with his wily leg spin to become one of the leading bowlers in the T20 format for both his nation and several franchise teams he...
Trump's 'unconstitutional' new travel ban goes into effect
KHQ - Washington State
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Alameda, CA (Prism) The travel restrictions on mostly African and Middle Eastern countries began Monday, after mass anti-ICE protests in Los Angeles People from 12 primarily African and Middle Eastern countries, including family members of...
Afghan refugee pleads for help in saving family from Taliban and cancer
KING 5 - Washington State
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July 1, 2025
The couple relocated to Bellingham for their safety, but had to leave their adult children behind. They say Trump administration policies are making things worse. BELLINGHAM, Wash. — "Farah" busies herself in the kitchen. It's another day spent...
Russia First to Recognise Taliban Rule in Afghanistan
Switch TV
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July 4, 2025
MOSCOW — In a move that could shake up international diplomacy, Russia has officially recognised the Taliban-led government of Afghanistan becoming the first country to do so since the group seized power in 2021. The Russian Foreign Ministry...
Russia becomes first country to recognise Afghanistan’s Taliban regime. Will China follow?
The Independent
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July 4, 2025
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9 bus passengers kidnapped, killed in Balochistan
Pajhwok Afghan News
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July 11, 2025
KABUL (Pajhwok): Unidentified gunmen kidnapped and killed nine bus passengers in Pakistan’s Balochistan province last night and their bodies were transported to their hometowns in Punjab province on Friday morning, local officials told media....
Small Nation Helps Build Democracy in Iraq, Afghanistan
DVIDS - Georgia
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July 4, 2025
WASHINGTON, UNITED STATES 02.01.2006 Courtesy Story Estonia is helping two nations rebuild in the wake of extremism and a violent dictatorship. Its forces are now deployed to Afghanistan and Iraq, and the country is a coalition partner at U.S....
Hawaii-Based Soldiers Deal With Snow in Afghanistan
DVIDS - Georgia
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July 4, 2025
WASHINGTON, UNITED STATES 01.03.2005 Courtesy Story Before deploying to Afghanistan in March, the soldiers of the 25th Infantry Division knew they were in for a change of climates. For the next year, they would have to say good-bye to the tropical...
Tourists begin to return to Afghanistan as IEA eyes economic and diplomatic gains
Ariana News
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June 29, 2025
After decades of war and isolation, Afghanistan is seeing the slow return of international tourists—arriving by plane, camper van, motorbike, and even bicycle—drawn by curiosity, adventure, and the country’s dramatic landscapes and rich history....
Shelter and safety elude Afghan women returnees from Iran and Pakistan
UN News
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July 3, 2025
Since September 2023, more than 2.43 million undocumented Afghan migrants have returned from Iran and Pakistan. Women and girls account for about half of the returnees from Pakistan, while their share among those returning from Iran has been...
Refuge and security Elude to Afghan women from the returned to Iran and Pakistan
The European Times
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July 4, 2025
Since September 2023, more than 2.43 million undocumented Afghan migrants have returned from Iran and Pakistan. Women and girls represent approximately half of Pakistan returnees, while their share among those returning from Iran have increased...
Tourists are visiting Afghanistan and the Taliban government is eager to welcome them
The Marietta Times - Ohio
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FILE.- Villagers walk in the fields near the niche of the giant Buddha statue destroyed by the Taliban in 2001, in Bamiyan, Afghanistan, Saturday, June 17, 2023. (AP Photo/Rodrigo Abd,File KABUL, Afghanistan (AP) — By plane, motorbike, camper van...