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ReliableIOM Transit Center in Torkham Damaged by Ongoing Border Attacks
The International Organization for Migration's transit center in Torkham has sustained serious damage from ongoing border clashes between Taliban and Pakistan, prompting calls for protection of humanitarian facilities. UN agencies report dozens of civilian casualties and thousands of families displaced.
ReliableIran's Ambassador to Kazakhstan: No Harm Reported to Foreign Citizens, Including Afghan Migrants, in Recent Attacks
Iran's ambassador to Kazakhstan says no official reports indicate harm to foreign citizens, predominantly Afghan migrants, from recent attacks on Iran. UN data shows about 1,700 Afghans returning daily from Iran since the conflict started.
DevelopingEuropean Parliament Hosts Military Groups Opposing Taliban
The European Parliament is hosting military groups opposing the Taliban, marking a shift from prior focuses on humanitarian aid and women's rights, according to sources. The EU maintains a policy of limited engagement with the Taliban without recognition.
ReliableRussia to Continue Support for UN Drug Prevention Efforts in Afghanistan and Central Asia
Russia pledged continued cooperation with UNODC on preventing drug use among youth in Afghanistan, Central Asia, and neighboring countries. Deputy Foreign Minister Dmitry Lyubinsky attended a UN session highlighting digital prevention efforts.
ReliableOver 15,000 Foreign Citizens Receive Work Permits in Afghanistan in Past Four Years
Afghanistan's Ministry of Labor reports over 15,000 foreign workers, mainly from China, Turkey and Iran, have received one-year work permits in the past four years. Factory workers and managers in Kabul highlight the value of foreign expertise in technical roles and skill transfer.
ReliableIndia denies Pakistan's claim of role in Taliban-Pakistan tensions
India's foreign ministry spokesperson denied Pakistan's accusations of Indian involvement in Taliban-Pakistan border tensions, calling them baseless amid ongoing clashes and mutual casualty claims.
ReliableIranian Foreign Minister Araqchi Criticizes UNESCO's Silence on Bombing of Historical Sites
Iran's Foreign Minister Seyyed Abbas Araqchi condemned UNESCO for not responding to Israel's alleged bombing of Iranian historical sites, including UNESCO-listed monuments. He made the remarks on X amid escalating tensions.
ReliableAfghanistan's National Buzkashi Team to Participate in Kazakhstan Tournament; Cricket Board Announces Series Postponement, Leadership Change
Afghanistan's Buzkashi team will compete in Kazakhstan's Kokpar tournament after a nine-year gap. The cricket board postponed the Sri Lanka series and appointed Ibrahim Zadran as T20 captain replacing Rashid Khan.
Rising US-Iran Tensions Raise Fears of Wider War and Risks to India's Oil Imports
Khaama Press reports fears that US attacks on Iran and Middle East tensions could disrupt oil flows through the Strait of Hormuz, threatening India's imports and risking wider war, including nuclear escalation.
UnverifiedHasht-e Subh Analyzes Trump's Approach to US-Israel Conflict with Iran
Hasht-e Subh commentary highlights the implications of a US-Israel war with Iran for Afghan migrants and regime parallels, criticizing Trump's inconsistent strategy and historical US failures in the region.