ICC Judges Accuse Trump of Obstructing Afghanistan War Crimes Investigations

International

ICC Judges Accuse Trump of Obstructing Afghanistan War Crimes Investigations

Three judges filed a complaint in a U.S. federal court alleging abuse of power through sanctions on court personnel handling Afghanistan and Palestine cases, while Trump maintains the ICC has no jurisdiction since the U.S. and Israel are not members.

Hurriyat, Reliable

Owner of Kabul Jan Restaurant Killed in Armed Attack in Quetta

Security

Owner of Kabul Jan Restaurant Killed in Armed Attack in Quetta

The shooting occurred on Saturday morning, the sixth of Saratan, near the Kuchlak crossing as the victim drove toward the city. Balochistan police have opened an investigation but no group has claimed responsibility.

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Two men stand trial in Germany on charges of spying for Iran

International

Two men stand trial in Germany on charges of spying for Iran

The defendants are accused of monitoring the president of the Central Council of Jews in Germany and the president of the German-Israeli Association, with one also facing charges over a planned arson attack on a kosher store in Berlin.

Amu TV, Reliable

European Commission Says Returns of Afghan Migrants Must Comply with International Laws

International

European Commission Says Returns of Afghan Migrants Must Comply with International Laws

A UN official called forced deportations unjustifiable while 14,270 Afghans received orders to leave EU countries in the first nine months of last year with 340 returned.

ToloNews, Reliable

Delawar Warns Collapse of Afghan Government Would Lead to Crisis

Politics

Delawar Warns Collapse of Afghan Government Would Lead to Crisis

Shahabuddin Delawar said the Islamic Emirate has no alternative and noted that the commission has issued immunity cards to 13,058 former officials.

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Ministry Delegation Meets Afghan Traders in China

Economy

Ministry Delegation Meets Afghan Traders in China

Led by Deputy Minister Shehabuddin Saqeb, the group reviewed challenges facing private sector members while a 21-member trader delegation joined a machinery exhibition in Chengdu and another event opened in Urumqi.

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Taliban Official Claims Elimination of Internal Divisions for First Time in 48 Years

Politics

Taliban Official Claims Elimination of Internal Divisions for First Time in 48 Years

Delawar said 190,000 tourists visited Panjshir province last year due to improved security conditions. He also stated that exiled politicians are not needed for the Taliban to continue their activities.

Afghanistan International, Reliable

Afghan Entrepreneur Killed by Unknown Gunmen in Quetta

Security

Afghan Entrepreneur Killed by Unknown Gunmen in Quetta

Mohammad Hashem Noorzai, owner of the Kabul Jan restaurant, was shot three times with one bullet to the head proving fatal. The Balochistan Interior Minister has ordered a full report within 24 hours and the quick arrest of those responsible.

Afghanistan International, Reliable

Afghanistan Refugee Women's Cricket Team Plays Matches in England

Culture

Afghanistan Refugee Women's Cricket Team Plays Matches in England

Hosted by the England and Wales Cricket Board, the team defeated Marylebone by two wickets at Wormsley stadium and met King Charles III while staying at Murray Edwards College in Cambridge.

Afghanistan International, Reliable

Rights Group Reports Execution of Afghan Prisoner in Iran on Drug Charges

International

Rights Group Reports Execution of Afghan Prisoner in Iran on Drug Charges

The executions occurred without official confirmation from Iranian authorities. They coincide with a reported rise in Afghan prisoner executions since the Taliban took power and a fifty seven percent increase in drug related executions during two thousand twenty five.

Afghanistan International, Developing

Taliban Spokesman Promises to Pursue Case of Imprisoned Girl in Badghis

Society

Taliban Spokesman Promises to Pursue Case of Imprisoned Girl in Badghis

The mother of Sediqa says her daughter has been ill during two years of imprisonment in Badghis for refusing a forced marriage arranged in childhood. The Taliban spokesman agreed to review the case after receiving documents confirming the girl is under 18.

Afghanistan International, Reliable