Rahmanullah Lakanwal is originally from Khost, Afghanistan. He worked with the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) before relocating to Bellingham, Washington. His asylum application in the U.S. was approved in 2025.
Sharbat Gula biography: 13 things about Pashtun orphan who graced National Geographic cover twice
Sharbat Gula, known as the "Afghan Girl" from a famous National Geographic photo, is an Afghan woman now living in Italy. Born in Nangarhar, she experienced profound loss during the Soviet invasion and faced challenges throughout her life. After various hardships, including imprisonment in Pakistan, she obtained refugee status in Italy in 2021.
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Farid Basharat biography: 13 things about UFC fighter born in Paktia, Afghanistan
Farid Basharat is an Afghan-English MMA fighter, known as "Ferocious," competing in the bantamweight division for the UFC. Born in Paktia, Afghanistan, he moved to England in 2000. Basharat has a perfect professional record of 13-0 and debuted in the UFC in March 2023, achieving significant victories since then.
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Nasir Ahmad Tawhedi biography: 10 things about Oklahoma City resident from Afghanistan
Nasir Ahmad Tawhedi, an Afghan citizen living in Oklahoma City, conspired to provide support to ISIS. He entered the U.S. in 2021, had a child in 2023, and was involved in cryptocurrency transactions supporting ISIS in 2024. He was arrested after attempting to acquire firearms for a planned attack on U.S. soil.
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U.S. Navy Reserves commander Jeromy Pittmann charged with bribery, false writing
Jeromy Lee Pittmann, 54, of Pensacola, Florida, United States is a commander in the U.S. Navy Reserves. He currently resides in Naples, Italy. Aside from Pensacola, Pittmann has lived in other parts of Florida including Boca Raton. He has also lived in different parts of California, USA including Newport Beach and Moreno Valley and previously … Continue reading U.S. Navy Reserves commander Jeromy Pittmann charged with bribery, false writing
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Canada’s Jett Grande is Flogger Series Lightweight Champion, beats Afghanistan’s Nasratullah Sharifi in Islamabad, Pakistan
Jett "Fighter" Grande, 24, of Red Deer, Alberta, Canada is the new champion of Flogger Series in the lightweight division. He won the title at "Flogger Series 8", which marked his debut in the international mixed martial arts promotion based in Pakistan. Grande was supposed to make his Flogger Series debut at “Flogger Series 7” … Continue reading Canada’s Jett Grande is Flogger Series Lightweight Champion, beats Afghanistan’s Nasratullah Sharifi in Islamabad, Pakistan
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Afghanistan’s Muhammad Syed accused of shooting Aftab Hussein, Muhammad Afzaal Hussain in Albuquerque, New Mexico
Muhammad Syed, 51, of Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States was born in Afghanistan. A Sunni Muslim, he is allegedly angry over his daughter marrying a Shiite Muslim. Syed has lived in New Mexico the last several years. In recent years, he has been arrested and charged with domestic violence three times but all charges were eventually … Continue reading Afghanistan’s Muhammad Syed accused of shooting Aftab Hussein, Muhammad Afzaal Hussain in Albuquerque, New Mexico
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South Asia’s 8 most handsome men alive 2021
South Asia has eight countries namely Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Maldives, Nepal, Pakistan and Sri Lanka. The countries are members of the South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation, which was founded on December 8, 1985. Cricket is the most popular sport in South Asia. Among the languages in the region are Bengali, Dari, Dzongkha, Dhivehi, English, … Continue reading South Asia’s 8 most handsome men alive 2021
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Italy’s Mario Draghi grants Sharbat Gula refugee status
Italy's prime minister Mario Draghi has granted Sharbat Gula her refugee status. She is now in Tome, Italy.
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Rylee McCollum biography: 13 things about U.S. Marine from Bondurant, Wyoming
Rylee McCollum Rylee James McCollum was a resident of Wyoming, United States. Here are 13 more things about him: He was a native of Bondurant, Wyoming. (a)Aside from Bondurant, he lived in other parts of Wyoming including Jackson. (b)He lived in Oceanside, California. (b)He went to Jackson Hole High School in South Park, Wyoming where he … Continue reading Rylee McCollum biography: 13 things about U.S. Marine from Bondurant, Wyoming
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