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## Berlin Halts Afghan Refugee Program Amid Escalating Security Concerns
**BERLIN/KARACHI**—In a significant policy reversal, Germany has announced the immediate termination of its program designed to facilitate the entry of vulnerable Afghan refugees. The unilateral decision was driven by severe security concerns and the confirmed involvement of Afghan migrants in serious criminal activity within Germany.
The German Interior Ministry confirmed that the entry prospects for Afghan citizens awaiting resettlement are now defunct. This shift follows media reports highlighting a rapidly deteriorating security calculus, including instances where Afghan nationals posed serious threats.
German media outlets report that authorities have already refused entry to 640 Afghan asylum seekers. The Ministry noted that its deportations of Afghan nationals implicated in criminal proceedings have steadily risen, with 28 individuals expelled in 2024 and 81 in 2025 prior to this latest policy announcement.
Experts suggest the move is part of a broader reaction by the international community, which has been compelled to limit diplomatic and resettlement ties with Afghanistan due to the extremist policies enforced by the Taliban regime.
## International Security & Heroism: Bondi Attack Aftermath
The global focus on terrorism and community resilience remains fixed on Sydney, Australia, following the recent attack at Bondi Beach.
**Hero Faces Critical Injury:** The condition of Ahmed Al Ahmed, the Muslim citizen hailed as a hero for confronting the attacker and saving numerous lives during the Jewish community event at Bondi Beach, remains critical. Doctors report that Al Ahmed sustained grievous injuries and is at risk of losing his left arm. Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese visited Al Ahmed in the hospital, recognizing his extraordinary courage. Mohammed Fateh, the father of another citizen who assisted in subduing the attacker, praised his son’s bravery for saving “dozens of innocent lives.”
**Attacker Identified:** Australian police have confirmed details regarding the alleged assailant, Sajid Akram. Indian media sources indicate that Akram is a national of India, originating from Hyderabad in the state of Telangana. Reports suggest that the injured attacker is currently conscious in the hospital.
## Regional Instability and Humanitarian Crises
**Middle East Clashes:** Security forces in Iran’s Kerman province engaged in clashes with terrorists, resulting in the deaths of three security personnel and one civilian.
**Gaza Humanitarian Crisis:** The precarious living conditions for internally displaced Palestinians have worsened significantly due to severe weather. Strong winds have uprooted numerous temporary shelters, and torrential rain has flooded tents, leaving no viable space for occupants.
**Political Violence in Bangladesh:** Sharif Osman Hadi, a prominent leader of the student movement protesting against the government of Sheikh Hasina Wajed in Bangladesh, was severely wounded in an assassination attempt.
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*(Note: Minor, local, or irrelevant news items regarding celebrity travel, political resignations in India, and personnel suspensions have been excluded to maintain a focus on international security, foreign policy, and major geopolitical events.)*
