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21 Killed, Over 600 Injured in Balkh and Herat Traffic Accidents During Eid-ul-FitrReliable

21 Killed, Over 600 Injured in Balkh and Herat Traffic Accidents During Eid-ul-Fitr

At least 21 people were killed and over 600 injured in traffic accidents in Balkh and Herat provinces during Eid-ul-Fitr holidays, according to health officials. Most incidents involved motorcycles and were attributed to overspeeding, carelessness and reckless driving.

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Iranian and Chinese Foreign Ministers Discuss Regional Developments, US and Israeli Aggression in Phone CallReliable

Iranian and Chinese Foreign Ministers Discuss Regional Developments, US and Israeli Aggression in Phone Call

Iran's Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araqchi and China's Foreign Minister Wang Yi discussed regional issues and US and Israeli aggression against Iran in a phone call. Araqchi urged China and Russia to counter US pressures in the UN Security Council, while Wang Yi condemned the attacks and stressed diplomacy.

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Afghan Embassy in Italy Welcomes Taliban's Release of U.S. Citizen, Labels Group 'Terrorist, Reactionary'

The Afghan Embassy in Italy welcomed the Taliban's release of U.S. citizen Dennis Cole but accused leader Hibatullah Akhundzada of yielding to pressure from Donald Trump's warning, labeling the Taliban a terrorist and illegitimate group.

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Taliban Ministry of Education Urges Families to Register Children for SchoolsReliable

Taliban Ministry of Education Urges Families to Register Children for Schools

The Taliban Ministry of Education urged families to register children for schools on the fifth of Hamal, while the academic year start was postponed to the sixth amid reported border tensions with Pakistan. This continues the fifth year of a ban on girls' education above sixth grade and closure of universities to women.

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CIVICUS Report Warns Afghanistan's Civil Space on Verge of Complete Collapse

The Global Coalition of Civil Society Organizations (CIVICUS) warned in a new report that Afghanistan's civil space is on the verge of complete collapse due to Taliban suppression of activists, journalists and women. It highlighted systematic human rights violations and called for Taliban accountability and international support.

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Pakistan Closes Roads to Two Nuristan Districts Amid Clashes and ShellingReliable

Pakistan Closes Roads to Two Nuristan Districts Amid Clashes and Shelling

Pakistan has closed roads to Kamdesh and Barg-i-Matal districts in Nuristan amid clashes and shelling, triggering severe food shortages and humanitarian concerns after 20 days. Taliban reports two civilians killed in shelling, local sources claim about 40 fighters dead, and Pakistan cites prevention of cross-border infiltration.

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Yusuf Khil District Team Wins Spear Throwing Competition in PaktikaReliable

Yusuf Khil District Team Wins Spear Throwing Competition in Paktika

The Yusuf Khil district team won first place in spear throwing competitions held in Sharan, Paktika, during Eid al-Fitr, with 27 teams participating. Etifaq placed second and Yusufkhil B third, receiving cash prizes and gifts.

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Ravadi Human Rights Institution Reports Taliban Restrictions on Media and Expression in 2025

The Ravadi human rights institution reported that the Taliban intensified restrictions on freedom of expression and media in 2025 through monitoring, threats, arrests and torture. These measures have caused widespread self-censorship among journalists and sources, while blocking access to prisons and direct testimonies.

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Islamic Emirate Delivers Emergency Medical and Food Supplies to Eastern NuristanReliable

Islamic Emirate Delivers Emergency Medical and Food Supplies to Eastern Nuristan

The Islamic Emirate airlifted four tons of food, medicines, oxygen and essentials to Kamdesh and Bargmatol districts in eastern Nuristan, and transferred seven post-surgery patients to Nangarhar after clashes with the Pakistani military regime blocked land routes. The Public Health Directorate stated it is fully prepared for emergencies.

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