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Taliban Deputy PM Meets Uzbek Official to Address Drug Shortage
Meteorology Department Warns of Heavy Rain, Strong Winds and Flooding Across All 34 Provinces
Pakistan Claims Destruction of 286 Taliban Outposts, Killing Nearly 800 Fighters
Taliban Public Health Ministry Spokesperson Implicitly Confirms Legal Proceedings Against Employees
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Taliban Foreign Minister Hosts Afghanistan-Central Asia Consultative Dialogue in Kabul
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ReliableTaliban Destroys Approximately 800 Square Meters of Drug Crops in Ghazni
The Taliban reported destroying about 800 square meters of drug crops in Ghazni province, the first such operation this year, while claiming local drug sales and smuggling have nearly stopped. This occurs despite a cultivation ban, with UN reports noting shifts in poppy areas and rises in synthetic drugs.
ReliableU.S., Iran Discussing Possible 45-Day Ceasefire with Regional Mediators
The U.S. and Iran are reportedly negotiating a 45-day ceasefire with regional mediators including Pakistan, Egypt, Qatar, and Turkey, amid tensions over the Strait of Hormuz. Iranian officials have acknowledged ongoing talks in Islamabad without official confirmation from either side.
Reliable'Kaavash' Consultative Talks Held Between Afghanistan and Central Asia
Consultative talks named 'Kaavash' have occurred between Afghanistan and Central Asia, as covered by RTA.
ReliableAhmad Massoud Calls for Afghan Unity Beyond Ethnic and Linguistic Divides
Ahmad Massoud, leader of the National Resistance Front, called on Afghans to unite beyond ethnic and linguistic divisions while expressing support for Fawzia Koofi amid attacks on her following meetings in Islamabad and London. He condemned internal rifts as the source of Afghanistan's wounds and urged solidarity for a free Afghanistan.
ReliableIran Claims Downing Two U.S. Black Hawk Helicopters During Airman Rescue; U.S. Confirms Successful Recovery
Iran claimed to have downed two U.S. Black Hawk helicopters and other aircraft during a rescue mission for a stranded airman after an F-15E Strike Eagle was shot down over Iran. The U.S. confirmed the airman's recovery amid heavy resistance but said the helicopters escaped and Iranian claims are unverified.
ReliableAfghanistan Taekwondo Federation Releases Complete 1405 Competition Calendar
The Afghanistan National Taekwondo Federation has released a mandatory calendar of 15 major tournaments for solar year 1405, aimed at talent scouting, national team selection and sports development. The schedule, approved by the federation presidency, spans from Hoot to Dai and applies to representatives nationwide and abroad.
ReliableAfghan Boxers Expand Protests, Demand Leadership Change in National Federation
Afghan boxing veterans and national athletes, including Abdul Khalil Basiri and Homayoun Alikhil, have joined protests demanding a leadership change in the Afghanistan Boxing Federation under acting head Qadir Sultani due to disrespect and lack of facilities. They have lodged complaints and called on sports authorities to appoint a more qualified leader.
ReliableTaliban Agrees to Resume Pension Payments for Retirees Following Protests
The Taliban has agreed to resume pension payments to retirees following protests over long-withheld benefits, despite leader Hibatullah Akhundzada's opposition. The Ministry of Finance said it has made six payments so far, but most retirees remain deprived.
ReliableIslamic Emirate Minister: Afghanistan's Security Does Not Exist in Many Countries
Mullah Noorullah Noori, the Islamic Emirate's Minister of Borders, Tribes, and Ethnicities, said at a Laghman province meeting that Afghanistan's security exceeds that in many countries and every citizen protects the system. Tribal elders affirmed support for the Islamic Emirate and vowed to defend the country ahead of its mujahideen.