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Over 2,000 Children Injured in US-Israeli Strikes on Iran Since Late February, Official Says
UN Special Rapporteur Calls for Probe into Deadly Attack on Shiite Civilians in Herat
Afghan, Uzbek Business Delegations Meet in Kabul to Strengthen Trade Ties
US-Iran Talks in Islamabad End Without Agreement
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Floods and Heavy Rains Kill at Least 179 in Afghanistan Since Late March
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ReliableIslamic Emirate Foreign Minister Calls Improper Customs Creators of Hatred in Society
Mawlawi Amir Khan Muttaqi, Foreign Minister of the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan, stated that improper and non-Sharia customs violate Islam, oppress people economically and create hatred in society during a meeting on the leadership's 17th decree. He highlighted the Emirate's focus on societal reform and Islamic values.
ReliableGunmen Kill at Least Four Shiite Hazaras in Pakistan's Quetta, Protests Erupt
Unidentified gunmen killed at least four Shiite Hazaras in Quetta's Hazara Ganji area on April 12, 2026, prompting protests that blocked the Western Bypass demanding justice and security. No group has claimed responsibility amid a history of sectarian attacks on the community.
ReliableFather Arrested After Allegedly Killing Son in Kapisa Province
Police in Afghanistan's Kapisa province arrested Abdul Muqeem after he allegedly shot his son Muhajir dead with a hunting rifle in Dadokhel village. The case is under investigation by the local Criminal Investigation Department.
ReliableCarney Says Era of Sending '70 Cents of Every Dollar' to U.S. Military Is Over
Mark Carney announced at the Liberal Party convention in Montreal that Canada will end the practice of sending the majority of its defense spending to the U.S., introducing a 'Buy Canadian' policy to boost domestic firms' share to 70 percent. He pledged to double non-U.S. exports over the next decade amid calls for economic sovereignty.
ReliableIsraeli Defense Minister Accuses Erdoğan of Ties to Muslim Brotherhood
Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz accused Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan of ties to the Muslim Brotherhood, promoting antisemitism, and other charges amid tensions over Gaza. Katz urged Erdoğan to stop inflammatory remarks while affirming Israel's resolve to defend itself.
ReliableConstruction Begins on New Terminal at Kandahar International Airport
Construction has started on a new terminal and parking facility at Kandahar International Airport in southern Kandahar province, costing 800 million afghanis, the Ministry of Transport and Civil Aviation announced. The project will be completed in two and a half years and accommodate around 3,000 passengers.
DevelopingTwo Killed, Three Wounded in Armed Attack on Hazaras in Pakistan's Quetta
Armed individuals attacked five Hazaras in a rickshaw in Quetta's Hazarganj area early Sunday, killing two and wounding three. All victims were from the Burori area, with no comment from Pakistani officials.
ReliableTwo Suspects Arrested in Kunar for Stealing 23kg of Silver from Kabul Trader
Security forces arrested two suspects in Asadabad, Kunar province, for stealing 23 kilograms of silver from a trader in Kabul's Paghman district. The Ministry of Interior said the 4th police district made the arrests while the suspects possessed the stolen silver.
Nangarhar Deputy Governor Meets UNAMA Head to Discuss Support for Returnees and Disaster-Affected Families
Nangarhar Deputy Governor Mawlawi Ghulam Rahman Haydari met UNAMA Head Georgitte Gagnon to discuss aid for returnees and families impacted by natural disasters. Gagnon commended local cooperation with UN agencies and pledged ongoing support amid recent floods in the province.
ReliableIslamic Emirate Refugee Minister Meets Daikundi Governor on Migrant Issues
Maulvi Abdul Kabir, the Islamic Emirate's Minister of Refugees and Repatriates, met with Daikundi Governor Maulvi Turjan to discuss solutions for migrant and returnee problems. Nearly 10,000 returnees have been registered in the province, with assistance provided and suggestions made for further support including a special settlement.