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Teen Arrested for Fatal Shooting of Afghan Interpreter Turned Lyft Driver

Alexandria, Virginia – A tragic incident unfolded in July 2023 when a Lyft driver, Nasrat Ahmad Yar, was fatally shot during an attempted car theft. The 31-year-old had served as an interpreter for U.S. Army Special Forces in Afghanistan for a decade before eventually resettling with his family in Virginia. Chief Pamela Smith of the Metropolitan Police Department expressed sorrow over the loss, highlighting Ahmad Yar’s dedication to both his service in the military and …

Taliban-run ministry revises Afghan earthquakes death toll to ‘over 1000’, contradicting previous numbers

Kabul, Afghanistan – The death toll from two earthquakes in Afghanistan has been revised to ‘over 1000’ by the Taliban-run ministry, significantly lower than the previous report of over 2400 deaths. The earthquakes, with magnitudes of 7.3 and 4.9, occurred within a span of 24 hours, causing widespread devastation in different parts of the country. The initial death toll of over 2400 prompted urgent rescue and relief efforts by authorities and international organizations. However, the …

Tragic Crash Confirmed: Russian Private Jet Goes Down in Remote Afghan Mountains, Six Aboard

NEW DELHI, India: Authorities have confirmed that a Russian private jet crashed in a remote area of rural Afghanistan, raising questions about the safety and regulation of international flights. The crash, initially believed to involve an Indian plane, is now known to have involved a Moroccan-registered DF-10 (Dassault Falcon), which was carrying six individuals. The incident occurred in a mountainous area near Zebak district in Badakhshan province, approximately 250 kilometers northeast of Kabul. The ministry …

Indian Government Clarifies: Crashed Afghan Plane Was Not Indian-Owned; Was Moroccan-Registered and Chartered

A plane crash in the mountainous region of Badakhshan, Afghanistan on Saturday night caused confusion in India as Afghan media initially reported the ill-fated plane as an “Indian aircraft” with several passengers feared dead in the accident. However, the Indian government quickly clarified that the plane did not belong to India, but was a chartered flight with a Moroccan registration. Reports from Afghan news agencies initially claimed that an Indian aircraft had crashed, with local …

Islamic State Claims Responsibility for Deadly Minivan Explosion in Afghan Capital

KABUL, Afghanistan – The Islamic State group has claimed responsibility for a deadly explosion that occurred in the Afghan capital on Tuesday, resulting in the deaths of at least three people. The militant group stated that it detonated an explosive on a minivan belonging to employees of Afghanistan’s main prison in Kabul, resulting in the deaths and injuries of about 10 people. However, the police have confirmed that three civilians were killed and four others …

Islamic State Claims Responsibility for Deadly Minibus Explosion in Afghan Capital

ISLAMABAD, Afghanistan – The Islamic State group has claimed responsibility for a deadly minibus explosion in the Afghan capital that left at least five people dead. The attack, which targeted Shiite Muslims, occurred in the western Shiite neighborhood of Dashti Barchi in Kabul on Saturday. The Sunni militant group released a statement shortly after the explosion, declaring that its members had detonated an explosive device on the bus carrying Shiite Muslims, whom they referred to …

Tragic Plane Crash Claims Lives of Three Former Afghan Air Force Members in Oregon, Investigation Rules Out Technical Malfunctions

INDEPENDENCE, OREGON – A tragic plane crash claimed the lives of three former Afghan Air Force members who were training for a commercial license in Oregon, USA. This devastating incident, which occurred two weeks ago, highlights the risks faced by former Afghan forces receiving training in the U.S. The ill-fated crash occurred when the pilot decided to return to a small airport against the advice of his flight instructor, despite low visibility due to adverse …