Pakistani jets conduct airstrikes in Kandahar; local sources claim Taliban leader's special forces targeted
Pakistani Aircraft Bomb Command Center of Mullah Hibatullah's Omari Unit Near Kandahar
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Pakistani airstrikes target command of Taliban leader Hibatullah's special forces in Kandahar
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ReliableAfghanistan Obtains First Membership in World Street Sports Organization Kardo
Afghanistan has joined the World Street Sports Organization Kardo for the first time through the efforts of Salman Sultani, who has been named the group's ambassador in the country. The membership enables Afghan athletes to participate in international competitions and programs.
ReliableUNICEF Trains More Than 54,000 Teachers in Afghanistan in 2025 to Improve Education Quality
UNICEF reports investing in the training of more than 54,000 teachers in Afghanistan in 2025 through practical programs and structured support to improve education quality and create safer classrooms. The initiative occurs against a backdrop of restrictions on women's rights and girls' secondary education since the Taliban's takeover in 2021.
Reliable420 Policemen Graduate from Parwan Police Training Center
420 policemen from Parwan, Kapisa and Panjshir graduated from the Parwan Police Training Center after two months of training, with the commander emphasizing Sharia-based instruction. The center has trained around 9,000 policemen overall.
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India is experiencing severe gas shortages with long lines at distribution centers due to Iran's closure of the Strait of Hormuz amid US-Israel tensions, halting about one-fifth of global oil and gas supplies. Iran recently allowed two Indian LNG carriers to pass, while analysts warn of a potential energy crisis if the conflict continues.
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