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UNODC and JICA Support Improvements at Seven Addiction Treatment Centers in Afghanistan
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Afghan, Uzbek Traders Sign 14 Agreements Worth Over $524 Million in Herat
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Trump Indicates Iran Deal Possible Despite U.S. Naval Blockade in Strait of Hormuz

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ReliableAfghan Activists Urge Melania Trump to Support Women and Girls' Rights
Around 100 Afghan human rights activists sent an open letter to Melania Trump urging her to advocate for Afghan women and girls deprived of education and public life. The letter cites her past advocacy and calls for public statements and meetings to highlight their plight.
ReliableTrade Volume Between Taliban and Uzbekistan Reaches $298.4 Million in First Two Months of 2026
Uzbekistan's National Statistics Committee reported $298.4 million in trade between the Taliban and Uzbekistan in January-February 2026, up 8.1% from 2025 and more than double 2024 levels. Afghanistan ranks among Uzbekistan's top 20 partners, with recent private sector deals worth $10 million.
ReliableCNN: U.S. Vice President J.D. Vance Expected to Lead Next Iran Negotiations
CNN reports that U.S. Vice President J.D. Vance is expected to lead the next round of U.S.-Iran negotiations, joined by Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner. President Trump indicated talks could resume soon in Pakistan following recent high-level discussions hosted there without agreement.
ReliableTaliban Health Ministry Appoints Mullah Syedullah as Director After Bribery Arrest
Mullah Syedullah, recently released after a bribery arrest involving passports, has been appointed as a director in the Taliban Ministry of Public Health under his father's oversight. The move follows a pattern of arrests, releases, and reappointments amid corruption probes in the ministry.
ReliableUzbek Trade Delegation from Andijan Visits Herat to Boost Economic Ties
A high-level Uzbek trade delegation led by Andijan Governor Shukhrat Rahmanov visited Herat to enhance economic ties with Afghanistan. The group met with Herat Governor Sheikh Maulana Islamjar to discuss trade expansion, infrastructure, imports, investments, and plans for exhibitions and offices.
UnverifiedHerat Portrayed as City of Sorrow Amid Insecurity and Loss
An Amu TV opinion piece portrays Herat as a city overcome by sorrow, insecurity, violence, and loss, particularly affecting youths, women, and children, with families lacking answers and accountability.
ReliableEurasian Development Bank Reports About $200 Million in Eurasian Investments in Afghanistan
The Eurasian Development Bank reports that Eurasian countries have invested about $200 million in Afghanistan's economy, mainly in infrastructure projects such as railways, pipelines, and power lines from Kazakhstan, Turkmenistan, and Uzbekistan. Further growth depends on enhanced security and financial access.
ReliableRussian Security Council Warns of Renewed Intense US-Iran Conflict if Talks Fail
The Russian Security Council warned that failure in US-Iran talks within two weeks could lead to intensified military operations in the Middle East as a Pakistan-mediated ceasefire expires on April 22. Saturday's talks led by JD Vance and Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf ended without agreement, though both sides remain committed to negotiations.
ReliableAfghan Citizens in Germany Commemorate 30th Anniversary of Abdul Ali Mazari's Martyrdom, Condemn Herat Attack
Afghan citizens in Germany gathered in Frankfurt to mark the 30th anniversary of Abdul Ali Mazari's martyrdom, organized by the Global Hazara Unity Center. They condemned the killing of Hazara and Shia civilians in an armed attack in Herat province as a human rights violation.
ReliableIndian Films 'Dhoomdhar' and 'Dhoomdhar: Revenge' Report $177 Million in Global Sales
Indian films 'Dhoomdhar' and 'Dhoomdhar: Revenge' have reportedly exceeded $177 million in global sales, potentially setting a record for an Indian series, according to Sacnilk and News18 India. The figures are pending independent verification.
ReliableU.S.-Sanctioned Chinese Oil Tanker Passes Through Strait of Hormuz Despite Naval Blockade
A Chinese oil tanker sanctioned by the U.S. for alleged ties to Iran passed through the Strait of Hormuz despite a U.S. naval blockade, the first such exit from the Gulf since the blockade began. A second sanctioned tanker is heading toward the strait.