Headlines- After issuing warnings, Iranian forces turned back two tankers that were trying to pass through the Strait of Hormuz, citing the ongoing US maritime blockade as the reason.
- Iran claimed that since the war with the US and Israel started on February 28, over 3,400 people had died.
- On Saturday night, the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) of Iran threatened to strike any ship that approached the Strait of Hormuz.
- India's Ministry of External Affairs called the Iranian ambassador to India to discuss the "serious incident" involving two Indian-flagged ships that were fired upon on Saturday in the Strait of Hormuz.
- Iran said that it is examining fresh U.S. proposals that were communicated through Pakistan's mediators, but it has not yet responded.
- Hezbollah leader Naim Qassem vowed on Saturday that his fighters would retaliate against Israeli attacks on Lebanon and stated that the current 10-day ceasefire with Israel cannot be one-sided.
Tag: Afghan Refugees
Fearing Looming Deportation, Afghan Refugees in...
Pakistan has decided to forcibly deport all undocumented refugees starting on November 1. Afghan refugees living in Pakistan have expressed concern about this decision.
Locals Protest Travel Restrictions at Border...
All Afghans without documents are required to leave Pakistan by November 1. As part of that crackdown, the government now requires that residents show their passports or visas in order to cross the border—documents that many do not possess.
New Uncertainties Face Afghans Seeking Refuge...
All illegal immigrants must leave Pakistan willingly by November 1 or face deportation, according to Pakistani authorities. The Afghan population, many of whom fled their country after the Taliban captured power in August 2021, are those who will be most affected by the new order.
Afghan Female Commandos 2 years After...
Afghanistan was left with a target on their backs when the Taliban retook control of Kabul. A nonprofit called Command Purpose is using art to help the nearly 40 evacuated people deal with their past trauma and support their futures even though their legal status are still not clear.
Young Afghans Flee Their Country for...
In their quest to reach Europe, Hundreds of young Afghans are choosing to make the treacherous journey to Iran.They say lack of job opportunities in Afghanistan is the reason they are fleeing.
Pakistan Accuses “Afghan Nationals” in Attacks,...
After Pakistani officials blamed Afghans for a string of attacks on security forces earlier this month, Afghan refugees there say they fear a new crackdown.
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.
Afghanistan’s Dwindling Sikh Community Flees to...
From Afghanistan, where they had lived for generations, more than 50 Afghan Sikhs recently arrived in India. They were among the Sikh community’s last to leave the conflict-torn country due to the violence that also targeted them
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
Taliban’s Unfulfilled Promises One Year Later
A year ago, when the Taliban returned to power in Afghanistan, they pledged to be more inclusive. Many of the Taliban’s promises were to supporting women’s rights, a shift from their control 20 years earlier.This video report examines which promises the Taliban have upheld and which they have broken as we approach the anniversary of their return to power