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Monday, January 19, 2026

US no more in EU’s safe travel list due to corona cases

The EC updates its travel recommendations every two weeks, based on Covid-19 infection levels.

Blinken says US diplomatic office shifted to Doha from Kabul

More than 123,000 people, including 6,000 American citizens, have been safely flown out of Afghanistan, according to Blinken.

U.S. envoy Kerry visits Japan, China for talks on climate

Kerry's visit to Japan and China comes after the U.S. Treasury said earlier this month the United States would oppose most involvement of multilateral development banks like the World Bank in fossil fuel projects.

Taliban mark their independence as US troops leave completely

The Taliban seeks international legitimacy and support. Our position is any legitimacy and support will have to be earned.

New Taliban govt would “deal” with the Islamic State: Zabihullah Mujahid

In a recent interview with an international media agency, the Taliban spokesperson Zabihullah Mujahid promised to deal with the Islamic State and said that the formation of the new government is underway. He also said that the IS attacks would stop once the US withdrawal is complete by August 31st.

US presence causing IS attacks in Afghanistan, says Taliban

A devastating suicide bomb attack claimed by IS outside Kabul airport on Thursday killed scores of people who were hoping to flee the country, as well as 13 US service members.

UK lawmakers praise outgoing Pakistani Kashmir leader

Prominent members of the UK parliament from both sides of the political divide sent messages of thanks and support to Khan, who will be ending his presidency of the territory after five years at the helm.

PIA cargo flight carrying WHO medical essentials lands in Mazar-i-Sharif

Insurance rates for flying into Afghanistan had “skyrocketed at prices we have never seen before” in the 12 hours since the blast.

Russia demands US to release Afghan reserves

Kabulov added that without doing so the new Afghan authorities will turn to "the trafficking of illegal opiates" and "sell on the black market the weapons" abandoned by the Afghan army and the United States.

17 year old Pakistani becomes first differently-abled Microsoft certified

Exceptionally talented 17 year old Kashaf Alvi has achieved the milestone of being the first differently-abled Microsoft certified associate from Pakistan.

OPEC+ oil output policy to remain unchanged from September

U.S. President Joe Biden's administration has urged OPEC and its allies to boost oil output to tackle rising gasoline prices that it views as a threat to the global economic recovery.

Pakistan to formulate a strategy for the rehabilitation of Afghanistan

Like the post-war rehabilitation programs of history, Pakistan under the leadership of Imran Khan is reportedly preparing a strategy to extend financial assistance to its war-torn Western neighbor. Government is to make an appeal to the international community to not leave Afghan population isolated at this time of crisis.
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