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Children in Afghanistan Face Growing Hunger Crisis

March 3, 2026

The United Nations reports that the number of Afghan children suffering from severe malnutrition will rise sharply in 2026. Aid to the country has dropped significantly since 2021, after foreign troops left and the Taliban took control. Natural disasters such as earthquakes have worsened food shor

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Heroes Remembered, New Battles Ahead

March 3, 2026

President Trump presented the highest military honor to three former soldiers at the White House, highlighting past bravery while he spoke about current foreign policy. The ceremony included families of the recipients and a former partner who had been saved by one of them. The first award went to r

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Border Skirmishes Spark Global Calls for Calm

February 28, 2026

The clash between Pakistan and Afghanistan’s Taliban has stretched into a third day after night‑time exchanges. Pakistan launched strikes against Taliban positions in Kabul and Kandahar, claiming the attacks were a reaction to cross‑border raids. Afghanistan responded by saying the strikes vio

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Pak vs Taliban: Who Holds the Power on the Battlefield?

February 27, 2026

The night before, fighting across the Pakistan‑Afghanistan border grew sharper. Both sides say they lost many fighters, and Pakistan’s defence chief called the situation an “open war. ” This shows why people keep asking how the two armies compare. Pakistan’s military is built on steady recruitment

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Border Clash After Airstrikes: A Fresh Look at the Pakistan‑Afghanistan Tension

February 24, 2026

Pakistani and Afghan troops fired back and forth along their shared border, each side blaming the other for starting the fight. The sparks came a few days after Pakistan launched airstrikes into Afghanistan, which had already pushed the fragile ceasefire to its limits. The border is 2, 600 kilometre

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Neighbors United: How Two Maine Towns Showed Love and Action

February 15, 2026

The recent winter brought more than snow to Lewiston and Portland. A sudden increase in ICE patrols sparked fear among immigrant families, especially those from Somalia, Afghanistan, the Congo, Angola and Ukraine. Their worries were clear in hushed conversations and hurried steps through town street

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Farid Basharat: From Refugee Camp to UFC Ring

February 7, 2026

Farid Basharat, now 28, grew up in a world torn apart by war. Born in Afghanistan’s Paktia province in 1997, his family fled the civil conflict and first found shelter in Pakistan. Later they moved to England, where Farid spent his childhood among other refugees. He began training in Taekwondo at a

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Trump's Greenland Move: A Stumbling Block for Europe's Far Right

January 27, 2026

Europe's far-right leaders are finding themselves in a tricky spot. They've long admired former U. S. President Donald Trump's anti-immigration stance and tough talk. But his recent actions are causing them to distance themselves. Trump's suggestion of buying Greenland from Denmark didn't go down w

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Navigating a World Without Rules: A Smart Approach for the West

January 27, 2026

The world has changed a lot since the Cold War ended. Back then, the West thought that power, rules, and values all moved together. They believed that being strong, trading with others, and promoting freedom would all support each other. But that world is gone now. Today, things are more complicate

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France Stands Tall for Its Afghan Heroes

January 27, 2026

In Paris, a powerful message was sent: the bravery of French soldiers in Afghanistan won't be forgotten or disrespected. A high-ranking French official, Alice Rufo, honored the memory of the 90 French troops who lost their lives in the conflict. This wasn't a planned event, but a response to recent