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ReliableSeven Water Supply Projects Completed in Kapisa at Cost of 13 Million Afghanis
UNICEF-funded water supply projects costing 13 million Afghanis have been completed in Kapisa province's Kohistan Hissa Do, Kohband and Nejrab districts, providing drinking water to hundreds of families and jobs to dozens of people.
ReliableUS Extends Exemption for Countries to Purchase Russian Oil Until May 16
The US Treasury Department has extended an exemption for countries to purchase sanctioned Russian oil until May 16 to increase global oil supply amid disruptions from the war against Iran.
ReliableMinister of Information and Culture Inspects Herat's Information and Culture Directorate
Minister of Information and Culture Sheikh Shir Ahmad Haqani and Deputy Muhaajir Farahī visited Herat to inspect the provincial Information and Culture Directorate, stressing the expansion of cultural services and issuing recommendations. The head of the directorate in Herat welcomed the visit for strengthening coordination, following the minister's previous trip to implement the seventeenth decree of the Ameer al-Mu'mineen.
ReliableOne Person Arrested in Helmand in Connection with Transfer of 2,600 Bullets to Pakistan
Helmand province police foiled the smuggling of 2,600 bullets to Pakistan by arresting one person and confiscating the ammunition from an Alto vehicle in Gereshk district. Similar attempts to smuggle weapons and ammunition have been stopped in the province previously.
ReliableTwo Earthquakes Hit Northeastern Afghanistan, USGS Says
Two earthquakes with magnitudes of 5.3 and 4.5 struck near Jurm in Afghanistan's Badakhshan Province on Saturday, the USGS reported. No casualties or damage were reported though tremors were felt in Kabul causing brief concern but no panic.
ReliableIran Rejects Trump's Claims on Enriched Uranium Transfer
Iranian officials have called false U.S. President Donald Trump's claims of an agreement to transfer Iran's enriched uranium abroad, warning the statements could harm negotiations. The foreign ministry spokesman rejected halting enrichment and warned of a response to any blockade of the Strait of Hormuz.
ReliableFirst Major Convoy Transits Strait of Hormuz Since US-Israel War Against Iran Began
A convoy of oil tankers and liquefied gas carriers is passing through the Strait of Hormuz, the first major movement since the US-Israel war against Iran began seven weeks ago. US President Donald Trump cited relatively good news on Iran but warned the ceasefire may not extend past Wednesday without an agreement.
ReliableAfghanistan Electricity Company Director Stresses Timely Revenue Collection During Kunduz Visit
Mullah Abdul Haq Hamkar, general executive director of the Afghanistan Electricity Company, met with Kunduz Governor Maulvi Nasrullah Mutie to discuss electricity projects, revenue collection from sales, and efforts against illegal usage. The governor pledged full cooperation before Hamkar inspected the Asqalan sub-station and issued instructions on supply and maintenance.
ReliableUN Women Report: More Than 38,000 Women and Girls Killed in Israeli Regime Attacks on Gaza
UN Women has reported that more than 38,000 women and girls have been killed in attacks by the Israeli regime on Gaza since the start of its genocide, averaging at least 47 per day. Nearly 11,000 have been wounded, most suffering disabilities, according to Sophia Calltorp, head of humanitarian actions at the agency.
Iran's Parliament Speaker Warns Strait of Hormuz Will Not Remain Open if US Blockade Continues
Iran's Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Qalibaf warned that the Strait of Hormuz will not remain open if the US maritime blockade continues, requiring Iran's permission for passage. US President Donald Trump said the strait is open but the blockade will persist until a full agreement, as the parties disagree on the removal of Iran's enriched uranium.
ReliablePakistan's Onion Exports Fall 14 Percent Due to Trade Delays with Afghanistan
Pakistani onion exports decreased by 14 percent in the first nine months of fiscal year 2026, from 658,700 tons to 559,200 tons. The decline is attributed to trade delays with Afghanistan, higher transport and insurance costs, closed transit routes to Central Asia and the global crisis, with economic analysts blaming the military regime's misguided policies that harm farmers.