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KABUL (Kashmir English): Five years after the Taliban takeover in 2021, Afghanistan is facing a worsening humanitarian, economic, and governance crisis, with analysts describing the situation as “control without governance” amid rising poverty, insecurity, and international isolation. According to recent assessments, the country’s economy has failed to recover from the sharp contraction that followed the

WASHINGTON (Kashmir English): In a sharp escalation of transatlantic trade tensions, US President Donald Trump has announced a 25% tariff on cars and trucks imported from the European Union, set to take effect next week. The announcement was made via Trump’s social media platform, where he accused the EU of failing to fully implement an

WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump said today he is dissatisfied with Iran’s latest negotiating proposal to conclude the war, and cast doubt on the country’s ability to ever accept a deal. “They want to make a deal, but I’m not satisfied with it, so we’ll see what happens,” Trump told reporters at the White House.

TEHRAN: Iran has delivered its latest proposal for negotiations with the United States to mediator Pakistan, Iranian state media reported on Friday. “Iran delivered the text of its negotiation proposal to Pakistan as the mediator for negotiations with the United States on the evening of Thursday, May 10,” the IRNA said in a post on X.

ABU DHABI (Kashmir English): The United Arab Emirates has imposed travel restrictions that prevent its citizens from entering Iran, Lebanon, and Iraq, while requiring Emirati citizens who are currently in these countries to return to their home country. The UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs issued a statement that explained that the decision was made because of

WASHINGTON (Kashmir English): US President Donald Trump has hinted at the possibility of ending the ceasefire with Iran, suggesting that military action could resume if deemed necessary. Speaking to reporters at the Oval Office, President Trump said he does not currently see an immediate need to end the ceasefire, but added that “it might be necessary,”