Tehran, Iran – Afghanistan’s neighboring countries convened in Tehran on Sunday to discuss regional cooperation on political, economic, and security challenges, while the Taliban-led government of Kabul chose not to attend. The gathering, organized by Iran, included representatives from China, Pakistan, Tajikistan, Uzbekistan, Turkmenistan, and Russia, highlighting the strategic importance of Afghanistan despite its absence.

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Al-Mufaqara, West Bank – In the shadow of illegal Israeli settlements, the village of Al-Mufaqara in Masafer Yatta has become a community defined by vigilance and resilience. Each night, a group of young men, known as the Mountain Guardians, watch over the village to protect it from attacks by nearby settlers. Their nocturnal patrols have

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Cotonou, Benin – Life in Benin’s bustling capital is gradually returning to normal after a failed coup attempt that shook the nation and raised alarms across West Africa. Loyalist forces, aided by the Nigerian Air Force, swiftly quashed Sunday’s putsch, restoring order but leaving lingering concerns about the country’s democratic stability. Life Returns to Normal

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Israeli military operations in southern Lebanon have intensified, raising international concern over repeated ceasefire violations and civilian safety. According to reports, Israeli warplanes carried out at least a dozen strikes targeting areas believed to house Hezbollah training facilities, continuing a pattern of near-daily bombardments that undermine the year-old truce. Israeli Airstrikes Target Hezbollah Facilities The

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Afghan girls and women have faced severe restrictions under Taliban rule, yet ongoing discussions with the International Olympic Committee (IOC) may offer a pathway to change. Afghanistan’s International Olympic Committee member Samira Asghari, who has lived in exile twice, emphasizes that the Taliban must respect women’s rights to education and sports if they hope to

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Israeli Media Releases Footage of Captives in Hamas Tunnel Israeli television has aired previously unseen footage of six Israeli captives held in a Hamas tunnel in Gaza, showing them observing Hanukkah months before their deaths. The captives—Hersh Goldberg-Polin, Carmel Gat, Eden Yerushalmi, Almog Sarusi, Ori Danino, and Alex Lobanov—were filmed marking the Jewish festival by

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US Targets Maduro Family and Oil Network The United States government has imposed fresh sanctions on three nephews by marriage of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro and six Venezuela-flagged oil tankers and shipping firms linked to them. The move comes as part of US President Donald Trump’s strategy to increase pressure on Caracas and weaken Maduro’s

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M23 Seizes Strategic City of Uvira The Rwanda-backed M23 rebel group has taken control of Uvira, a key lakeside city in South Kivu province of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), despite a recent United States-brokered peace agreement. The city, located on the northern shore of Lake Tanganyika near Burundi’s largest city, serves as

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Ukrainian Troops Retake Key Areas in Kupiansk Ukraine has reported a major breakthrough in the northern Kharkiv region, with parts of the strategic town of Kupiansk recaptured from Russian control. Ukrainian forces claim that Russian troops in the city are now completely surrounded, marking a significant development in the ongoing conflict. Ukrainian commander Ihor Obolienskyi,

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Thai Bombing Reaches Cambodian Heartland Renewed fighting between Thailand and Cambodia has escalated, with Thai air raids now striking deeper into Cambodian territory, including areas near shelters for displaced people and the country’s iconic tourist hub, Angkor Wat. On Monday, Cambodia’s Ministries of National Defence and Information confirmed that Thai F-16 fighter jets dropped bombs

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