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ReliableMinistry of Public Works Reports Over 229 Thousand Tons of Rail Cargo Transported in One Week
The Ministry of Public Works reported that 229,536 metric tons of cargo moved through Afghanistan’s railway network in a single week, with officials highlighting the sector’s role in job creation and economic growth.
ReliableAt Least 23 Chadian Soldiers Killed in Boko Haram Attack on Military Base
At least 23 Chadian soldiers were killed and 26 wounded after Boko Haram militants attacked a military base in Chad. Chadian forces repelled the assault and launched clearing operations, though the exact location of the base was not disclosed.
ReliableAfghan Health Delegation Visits Bangladesh Hospital to Discuss Medical Cooperation
A delegation from Afghanistan’s Ministry of Public Health visited Bangladesh’s Square Hospital to discuss strengthening bilateral health cooperation and expanding technical collaboration. The meetings focused on improving monitoring systems and enhancing the capacity of Afghan health workers.
ReliableItalian Prime Minister Warns of AI Deepfake Threats After Fabricated Images Circulate
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni has called for stricter artificial intelligence regulations after fabricated explicit images of her circulated online, warning that deepfakes threaten personal reputations and fuel disinformation.
ReliableThree Detained in Ghor for Alcohol Sales and Illegal Weapons Possession
Police in Ghor province have detained three individuals in Ferozkoh on charges of selling alcohol, possessing illegal weapons, and armed robbery. Authorities seized a pistol, heroin, and other contraband during the operation.
ReliableAfghanistan’s Forest Cover Increases by 35 Percent Over 15 Years
The National Statistics and Information Authority reports that Afghanistan’s forest cover grew by 35 percent over 15 years, reaching 1.6 million hectares, with the largest provincial gains recorded in Paktia, Khost, and Badakhshan.
ReliableIndia's Operation Sindoor Achieves Strategic Objectives, Officials Say
Indian officials and analysts report that the May 2025 Operation Sindoor successfully targeted cross-border militant infrastructure and concluded following a Pakistani ceasefire request. The campaign, launched in response to the April Pahalgam attack, was followed by Pakistani retaliatory strikes before de-escalation measures took effect.
ReliableAfghan MMA Fighter Waheedullah Nezhand to Face Argentine Opponent at FNC 30
Afghan mixed martial artist Waheedullah Nezhand will face Argentine fighter Laureano Staropoli in a welterweight bout at the FNC 30 event in Zadar, Croatia, on May 9. Nezhand enters the matchup with a 10-2 professional record, while Staropoli holds a 13-7 record.
ReliableFifteen New Historical Monuments Registered in Afghanistan During 1404 Solar Year
The Ministry of Information and Culture registered fifteen new historical monuments and restored twenty-three others across nine provinces during the 1404 solar year, with support from four national and international organizations.
ReliableNew Exhibition Hall for Historical Communication Devices Opens at Herat Museum
A new exhibition hall featuring 750 historical communication devices has opened at the Ikhtiyaruddin Citadel Museum in Herat. Provincial cultural officials stated the display aims to educate the public and preserve Afghanistan’s telecommunications heritage.
DevelopingArmed Men Claiming Taliban Affiliation Detained After Home Invasion in Badghis
Three armed men claiming Taliban affiliation were detained after allegedly robbing and assaulting a doctor’s household in Qala-e-Naw, Badghis. Taliban authorities have not yet commented on the incident or the suspects' claimed affiliations.
ReliableFire at Shopping Centre Near Tehran Kills Eight, Dozens Injured
A fire at the Arghavan shopping centre near Tehran killed eight people and injured dozens, prompting Iranian authorities to launch an investigation into potential safety violations and negligence.