October 2015
Death Toll from Earthquake in Afghanistan and Pakistan Reaches 385
A 7.5 magnitude earthquake has caused significant destruction in Afghanistan and Pakistan, resulting in a death toll of 385. The Taliban has exploited the ensuing…
The Death Toll from the Earthquake in Afghanistan and Pakistan Reaches 313
A powerful earthquake measuring 7.5 struck Afghanistan and Pakistan, resulting in a rising death toll of 313, with significant destruction reported. The Taliban have offered…
Earthquake in Afghanistan and Pakistan Leaves 280 Dead So Far
A powerful earthquake has struck Afghanistan and Pakistan, resulting in nearly 280 deaths and significant injuries, particularly in Pakistan. The Afghan government has called for…
The Water Rights That Bind Tehran and Kabul
Iran's Foreign Minister emphasized the importance of water rights from shared rivers in the context of Iran-Afghanistan relations. This issue has been a recurring topic…
Croatia Opens Its Border with Serbia to Refugees
Croatia has opened its border with Serbia to refugees amid worsening conditions for thousands trapped in Serbia. Slovenia is struggling to manage the influx as…
The U.S. Will Keep More Soldiers in Afghanistan
President Obama has decided to keep 9,800 U.S. soldiers in Afghanistan until the end of 2016, revising previous plans to reduce their number significantly due…
U.S. Defense Secretary: We Will Not Leave Afghanistan
U.S. Defense Secretary Ashton Carter announced that the U.S. will keep more troops in Afghanistan than planned after 2016, countering claims that the U.S. is…
The Global Jewish Population Has Decreased to 14 Million
The global Jewish population has decreased to about 14 million, significantly lower than pre-Holocaust numbers. The report highlights demographic changes, particularly the increase in Jewish…
Nobel Prize Winner: Chronicler of War and the Chernobyl Disaster
Svetlana Alexievich, a Belarusian Nobel laureate, is renowned for her poignant narratives on Chernobyl and World War II, reflecting on the Soviet legacy and censorship…
American General: Airstrike on Kunduz Was at the Request of Afghan Forces
An airstrike in Kunduz, Afghanistan, requested by Afghan forces to combat Taliban attacks, resulted in civilian casualties and has been labeled a 'war crime' by…
UN Condemns Attack on Kunduz Hospital; Obama: We Will Investigate
The UN condemned an airstrike on a hospital in Kunduz, Afghanistan, that killed at least 19, likely conducted by US forces. President Obama promised a…
Death of at least 9 Médecins Sans Frontières members in Kunduz hospital bombing
At least 9 members of Médecins Sans Frontières were killed in a bombing of a hospital in Kunduz, Afghanistan, amid ongoing conflict as the Taliban…
At least 11 killed in U.S. military plane crash in Afghanistan
A U.S. military C-130 plane crashed in Jalalabad, Afghanistan, killing at least 11 people, including American military personnel and civilian contractors. The Taliban claimed responsibility…
Afghanistan Government: We Have Retaken Kunduz from the Taliban
The Afghan government has announced that its forces have retaken Kunduz from the Taliban after intense fighting. This marks a significant military victory for the…