Experts Discuss Regional Stability and Economic Ties at Kabul Meeting

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Experts Discuss Regional Stability and Economic Ties at Kabul Meeting

The talks, hosted by Afghanistan's Ministry of Foreign Affairs Center for Strategic Studies, covered connectivity, energy and investment with the goal of improving coordination among participating nations.

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Zalmay Khalilzad Says Tense Kabul-Islamabad Relations Hinder Afghan-Trans Project

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Zalmay Khalilzad Says Tense Kabul-Islamabad Relations Hinder Afghan-Trans Project

Khalilzad urged Kabul and Islamabad to avoid past mistakes in order to realize the project's benefits for regional stability and development. The statement follows Uzbekistan's announcement of its active participation in the railway initiative.

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Da Afghanistan Bank Bans Import of Regional Currencies

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Da Afghanistan Bank Bans Import of Regional Currencies

Traders, money changers, transport companies and travelers are instructed to conduct transactions in Afghanis, which the bank described as more stable than regional alternatives.

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WHO Reports Two New Polio Cases in Afghanistan

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WHO Reports Two New Polio Cases in Afghanistan

The cases were recorded in Nari district of Kunar province and Nahr-e-Saraj district of Helmand province, bringing the total for 2026 to six amid 34 positive environmental samples showing continued virus circulation.

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G7 Leaders Pledge Increased Military Aid to Ukraine and New Sanctions on Russia

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G7 Leaders Pledge Increased Military Aid to Ukraine and New Sanctions on Russia

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said the allies agree Russia is not winning the war and must enter peace talks, while noting discussions on battlefield conditions and expressing readiness to meet China's leader.

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Family of Afghan Refugee Demands Accountability Over Death in US Immigration Custody

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Family of Afghan Refugee Demands Accountability Over Death in US Immigration Custody

Nazir Paktiawal died less than a day after entering custody, and his brother joined Senator Richard Blumenthal at a press conference to demand details still withheld after three months.

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European Union Calls for Inclusive Political Process in Afghanistan

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European Union Calls for Inclusive Political Process in Afghanistan

The remarks were delivered at the UN Human Rights Council session in Geneva, where the EU also warned that restrictions on women and girls may constitute gender-based persecution and crimes against humanity.

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Conference in Kabul Focuses on Integrating Returning Migrants into Private Sector

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Conference in Kabul Focuses on Integrating Returning Migrants into Private Sector

Officials outlined measures such as land distribution, tax exemptions and low-interest loans to support returning migrants, while stressing the need for long-term development programs and international engagement with the Islamic Emirate.

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Uzbekistan President Says Country Actively Working on Trans-Afghan Railway Project

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Uzbekistan President Says Country Actively Working on Trans-Afghan Railway Project

The remarks were made at the fifth International Investment Forum in Tashkent attended by a Taliban delegation, building on a 2021 trilateral agreement to construct the railway line.

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Afghan Midwife Delivers House-to-House Reproductive Health Services in Remote Herat Areas

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Afghan Midwife Delivers House-to-House Reproductive Health Services in Remote Herat Areas

Affiliated with MSI Afghanistan, the midwife travels to isolated communities where mobility rules limit women's options for care and highlights cultural obstacles to discussing family planning. She completed training through an internship after facing economic hardship and points to the need for more female health workers amid projected shortages.

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Taliban Say Clash Between Bamyan Residents and Kuchis Resolved Through Dialogue

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Taliban Say Clash Between Bamyan Residents and Kuchis Resolved Through Dialogue

The ministry reported two injuries and losses from the incident that began on 26 Jawza, while local sources cite at least three farmers injured, continued Kuchi presence after an attack on another village, filed complaints against officials and school closures due to tensions.

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