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Taliban remove accident-prone tomb from busy Herat road
Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan Ambassador Meets Kazakh Counterpart in Ankara
Iranian and Saudi Foreign Ministers Discuss Recent Tehran-Washington Nuclear Talks in Phone Call
Indian Poet Calls on Clerics to Condemn Taliban's Actions Against Women
Iranian Foreign Minister Challenges Trump's Claim of 32,000 Protest Deaths
National Procurement Commission Approves 22 Projects Worth Approximately 10.2 Billion Afghanis
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ReliableSaudi Arabia calls US ambassador's remarks on Israel's Middle East control irresponsible
Saudi Arabia's Foreign Ministry condemned remarks by the US ambassador to Israel as irresponsible, urging Washington to clarify its position amid concerns over violations of international law and regional stability.
ReliableForeign Policy: Taliban Unable to Protect Chinese Workers from Local Hostilities
A Foreign Policy analysis by Stimson Center researcher Sarah Goodkind states the Taliban cannot protect Chinese mining workers from attacks by unidentified groups along the Afghan-Tajik border, amid local discontent over gold extraction deals. At least nine Chinese have been killed in seven incidents since November 2024, mostly linked to mining.
ReliableRussian President Putin signs law for unpaid leave for Afghanistan and Syria veterans
Russian President Vladimir Putin signed a law granting up to 35 days of annual unpaid leave to veterans of deployments to Afghanistan (1979-1989), Syria (from 2015), and some Ukraine areas. The measure amends Russia's veterans' law to boost social support.
UnconfirmedIsraeli Airstrikes Kill Two Palestinians in Gaza on Start of Ramadan
Israeli airstrikes killed at least two Palestinians in Gaza as Ramadan began, with the Israeli military confirming one strike against a border-crossing fighter. The attacks occurred amid a four-month ceasefire with Hamas and followed a meeting on Gaza reconstruction pledges.
ReliablePakistani Customs Seize 30 Kilograms of Silver at Torkham Border Crossing
Pakistani customs at Torkham seized 30 kg of silver hidden in a truck from Afghanistan, valued at 480 million PKR. Officials including Ghulam Mustafa confirmed the details of the operation.
ReliablePakistan's Defense Minister Threatens Strikes on Afghan Soil Amid Rising Tensions with Taliban
Pakistan's officials, including Defense Minister Khawaja Asif, have threatened strikes on Afghan soil amid militant attacks in tribal areas and criticism of the Taliban. Analysis suggests Islamabad's influence over the Taliban is waning, with policy confusion and failed 'strategic depth' goals.
ReliableTaliban say they seized 525 weapons at Torkham border crossing
Taliban security forces seized 525 weapons and ammunition hidden in vehicles at the Torkham border from Pakistan, arresting two people. Pakistani officials have not responded, amid mutual accusations of cross-border arms smuggling.
ReliableUnder-12 Grassroots Football League Begins with 16 Teams in Kabul
An under-12 grassroots football league launched in Kabul with 16 teams at Ghazi Stadium, featuring four matches on the first day. The Kabul Football Federation organized the event in two eight-team groups competing on points.
ReliableKabul Residents Face Poverty and Hardship, Seek Aid; Economy Ministry Outlines Relief Plans
Kabul residents report severe poverty and low incomes, demanding aid, as the Islamic Emirate's Economy Ministry details anti-poverty initiatives amid droughts and sanctions.