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Akhundzada Declares Defiance Against Western and Eastern Warnings

In his speech, Akhundzada claimed that international powers, particularly Western forces, did not leave Afghanistan of their own accord but were compelled to withdraw

Trump Fires Two Democratic EEOC Commissioners in Unprecedented Move

Commissioners Jocelyn Samuels and Charlotte Burrows confirmed late Monday that they had been removed from their posts by Trump, along with the EEOC’s general counsel, Karla Gilbride

Russia and Ukraine Exchange Drone Strikes Amid Rising Tensions

According to Russia’s Ministry of Defence, a total of 104 drones were intercepted across western Russia, many of them aiming at power and oil facilities

Which nations have stopped giving UNRWA funding, and why?

Several Western countries have cut funding to the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestinian Refugees (UNRWA) after accusations against some of its employees.

UNRWA: What is it and why does it matter to Palestinians?

The United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestinian Refugees (UNRWA) is the main organization providing humanitarian aid to Palestinian refugees.

Trump Administration Ends US Support for UNRWA, Deepening Palestinian Crisis

The Trump administration has withdrawn its endorsement of the United Nations Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA), aligning with Israel’s decision to shut down the agency’s office in occupied East Jerusale...

Netanyahu to Visit Trump at White House in Historic Meeting

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will visit Washington, DC, next week to meet with US President Donald Trump.

Taliban Warns U.S. Against Retaliatory Actions Over Detention of American Citizens

Responding to these remarks, Shaheen told VOA in a written statement, "Our policy is to seek solutions through peaceful measures

Former Afghan Envoy Urges Scholars' Gathering on Girls' Education Issue

In a statement on his social media platform X, Zaeef called on international courts to remain impartial and resist becoming tools for political agendas

DeepSeek's Low-Cost R1 Model Impresses Sam Altman

Altman described DeepSeek's R1 as "impressive" on X (formerly Twitter) but reiterated OpenAI's belief that greater computational power is crucial for advancing artificial intelligence