Headlines
  • On Monday at 14:00 GMT, the US military says it would start blockading Iranian ports, preventing ships from entering or leaving Iran from passing through the Strait of Hormuz.
  • In the southern town of Biyyada, Hezbollah claims that its men have attacked Israeli soldiers with "a swarm of attack drones."
  • US President Donald Trump's threat to block the Strait of Hormuz was deemed "ridiculous" by Iran's navy chief, Shahram Irani.
  • Any military ships approaching the Strait of Hormuz "will be considered a violation of the ceasefire and will be met with severe force," according to a statement released on Sunday by Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC).
  • The speaker of Iran's parliament Mohammad Baqer Ghalibaf ​ is leading the delegation that has arrived to Pakistan for talks with the United States.
  • Nawaf Salam, the prime minister of Lebanon, stated that he was working to ensure the withdrawal of Israeli forces and to put an end to the Israel-Hezbollah conflict.
  • Viktor Orban, the longtime prime minister of Hungary, has conceded defeat to Peter Magyar in the country's legislative election.

Tag: Afghan News

January 18, 2025

Under Trump Administration Taliban Hopes for...

Analysts say that if Afghan leaders uphold their promises, it will determine whether the Taliban hopes for a “new chapter” in relations with the United States under President-elect Donald Trump.

September 24, 2024

Despite Taliban Restrictions, Media Students in...

Despite the fact that Afghanistan’s news media are among the least free in the world due to the Taliban, a new generation of journalists is eager to learn up the necessary skills. Even women, who are not allowed to attend universities in Afghanistan, are finding ways to study.

December 11, 2022

High School Credit for Mines,Bombs Detonated...

This month, the Taliban’s acting minister of higher education in Afghanistan announced some changes to the country’s education system. Former educators are opposing the revisions, claiming that they are damaging Afghanistan’s educational legacy.

November 22, 2022

Rights Group Accuses Turkey of Mass...

The Turkish government is accused by the U.S.-based Human Rights Watch of deporting thousands of Afghan refugees, including those most at risk.

November 11, 2022

Under Taliban Rule,Afghan Opium Cultivation Exploding

Despite a Taliban ban on the cultivation of all narcotics in April, opium cultivation in Afghanistan increased 32% over the previous year, according to a report from the UN

November 6, 2022

Homeland: Despite Restrictions, Afghan Female Journalist...

Zahara Nabi stays in Afghanistan, which is her home. Nabi is firm in her will to fight for her rights even though many Afghans, both men and women, have fled the return of Taliban control.

October 14, 2022

Secret Female Afghan Commando Wants to...

A secret Afghan female platoon helped American forces in driving out the Taliban during the Afghan War.Over 40 of those commandos are now present in the country.

October 4, 2022

First Concert by Afghan National Institute...

The National Institute of Music of Afghanistan presented its first concert in Lisbon, Portugal, its new home.Despite being unable to perform in their homeland, exiled school members are committed to preserving Afghan music

August 5, 2022

Afghan Refugee Taekwondo Girl With Olymic...

Marzia Hamidi (20), was one of the many people who escaped the Taliban last year.She joined the Olympic Refugee Team for Paris 2024 Games and has been living in Paris since December of last year. She has been given permission to practise with the French National  Taekwondo Team

June 18, 2021

Story of Two Afghan Deportees

Thousands Of Afghans Undertake The Treacherous Journey To Turkey Illegally Each Year In Order To Flee The Insecurity And War In Their Homeland. Lima Niazi Of VOA Tells Us About Two Friends Who Travelled Across Turkey And Europe Before Returning To Afghanistan

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