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Over 100,000 People Employed in Badakhshan Gold Mining, Reports Say
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ReliableTaliban in Talks with Belarusian Officials on Assembling Agricultural Equipment
Taliban officials discussed with Belarusian counterparts in Minsk the supply of agricultural machinery and assembly of tractors at a Kabul industrial site, according to the Russia Trade Center in Afghanistan.
UnconfirmedUS Secretary of State Rubio: America Cannot Impose Ukraine Deal on Anyone
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Washington cannot force a Ukraine deal on anyone and is only helping the parties, while committing to pursue a diplomatic agreement with Iran despite challenges.
ReliableEuropean Commission to continue funding demining in Afghanistan
The European Commission announced continued support for demining in Afghanistan, along with enhanced awareness and medical aid for mine victims amid heavy contamination from decades of conflict. Over 45,000 civilians have been killed or injured by mines and unexploded ordnance since 1989, per UN data.
ReliableIranian Border Forces Rescue 300 Afghan Citizens Trapped at Dogharoun Border Due to Cold
Iranian authorities in Taybad rescued 300 Afghan citizens attempting illegal border crossing at Dogharoun amid heavy rain and cold, providing aid before planning to hand them over to the Taliban.
ReliableIranian President Emphasizes Brotherly Ties with Neighbors Including Afghanistan
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian underscored fraternal bonds with Afghanistan and other neighbors, while Islamic Emirate spokesperson Zabihullah Mujahid offered cooperation if Iran faces war. Iran's Kabul envoy previously indicated imminent recognition of the Islamic Emirate.
ReliableCentral Asian contact group meets in Astana on Afghanistan security and economic issues
Special representatives from four Central Asian countries met in Astana to discuss Afghanistan's security, economic cooperation, and transit routes, without inviting the Taliban, and pledged to continue regular consultations. Kazakhstan's envoy Yerkin Toktomov supported constructive engagement with Afghanistan.
ReliableTaliban Ministry Claims 100,000 People Engaged in Gold Mining in Badakhshan
Taliban Ministry of Mines claims 100,000 people are mining gold in Badakhshan, creating jobs and funding infrastructure, amid reports of protests and clashes in Takhar over environmental concerns.
ReliableBody of Israeli 'Tehran' Series Producer Found in Athens Hotel
The body of Dana Eden, Israeli producer of the spy series 'Tehran,' was found in an Athens hotel room, with Greek police investigating it as a suicide amid evidence of pills and neck bruises. Her production company dismissed rumors of foul play.
ReliablePakistan's Sharif says cooperating with Europe to curb illegal migration
Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif announced cooperation with European nations to stop illegal migration during a visit to Austria, while noting ongoing Afghan youth exodus via illegal routes.
ReliableAfghan National Athletes to Receive Annual Allowances After One-Year Delay
Afghanistan's Physical Education Administration is paying 3,268 national athletes their overdue 13,200-afghani annual allowances, totaling over 43 million afghanis, starting with select teams.
ReliableUNDP: Decline in Trade and Production Affects Livelihoods of Millions in Afghanistan
The UN Development Programme reports that a decline in trade and production since 2021 has impacted millions of Afghans' livelihoods, highlighting the private sector's key role amid ongoing economic challenges and food insecurity.