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Pakistan Offers to Host Iran-US Peace TalksReliable

Pakistan Offers to Host Iran-US Peace Talks

Pakistan's Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif offered to host peace talks between Iran and the US if they agree, amid diplomatic efforts by India, China and Iran to de-escalate the Middle East conflict. Iran's Red Crescent reported extensive damage to civilian infrastructure from airstrikes.

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Family of Detained US-Afghan Citizen Mahmoud Habibi Demands Release After Dennis Keil Freed from Taliban CustodyReliable

Family of Detained US-Afghan Citizen Mahmoud Habibi Demands Release After Dennis Keil Freed from Taliban Custody

The family of US-Afghan citizen Mahmoud Habibi welcomed the release of American Dennis Keil from Taliban detention and demanded Habibi's immediate freedom after his detention since August 2022. Advocates from Global Reach and Trump-era officials called for increased pressure on the Taliban, including through a US designation of Afghanistan as a state sponsor of unlawful detentions.

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Germany Rejects Islamic Emirate's Appointee as Afghan Ambassador in BerlinReliable

Germany Rejects Islamic Emirate's Appointee as Afghan Ambassador in Berlin

Germany stated it does not recognize the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan's appointee as ambassador or chargé d'affaires for its embassy in Berlin, affirming the pre-Taliban credentials holder while prioritizing consular services. The Islamic Emirate has not commented, amid reports of an uncoordinated appointment.

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Uzbekistan Seizes Over 72 kg of Hashish Hidden in Fake Potatoes from AfghanistanReliable

Uzbekistan Seizes Over 72 kg of Hashish Hidden in Fake Potatoes from Afghanistan

Uzbekistan authorities seized over 72 kilograms of hashish hidden in fake potatoes inside a truck from Afghanistan at a border crossing, likely destined for Russia. The discovery was reported by Uzbekistan's State Security Service press center via RIA Novosti.

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EU’s von der Leyen urges Iran talks as energy prices riseDeveloping

EU’s von der Leyen urges Iran talks as energy prices rise

![](https://www.khaama.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/Eu-Chief1-880x586.jpg) Ursula von der Leyen has warned that rising oil and gas prices highlight the urgent need to resume negotiations with Iran...

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Iranian FM Warns South Korean Counterpart on Strait of Hormuz Closure in Phone CallReliable

Iranian FM Warns South Korean Counterpart on Strait of Hormuz Closure in Phone Call

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi told South Korean counterpart Cho Hyun in a phone call that the Strait of Hormuz is closed to ships from countries supporting attacks on Iran but open to others with Tehran's coordination. Araghchi blamed U.S. and Israeli actions for regional instability, while affirming Iran's commitment to defending its sovereignty.

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Pakistan Launches Post-Eid Operations to Deport Undocumented Afghan MigrantsReliable

Pakistan Launches Post-Eid Operations to Deport Undocumented Afghan Migrants

Pakistan has begun post-Eid operations to deport undocumented Afghan migrants, including strict measures in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, a voluntary return program starting Wednesday and a resumed census in Peshawar. The Taliban's Ministry of Refugees and Repatriates reported over 3 million Afghan returns from Iran, Pakistan and Turkey this year.

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Afghan Migrants in Pakistan Face Dire Conditions Amid Torkham Border ClosureReliable

Afghan Migrants in Pakistan Face Dire Conditions Amid Torkham Border Closure

Afghan migrants in Pakistan report struggling to meet basic needs, facing arrests, school closures and housing denials, with hundreds waiting at the closed Torkham border to return home. Migrants including Gul Mohammad, Allahmir Miakhil and Shahin describe prison conditions during Ramadan and urge reopening the crossing.

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Over 120,000 Domestic Tourists Visit Ghazni Historical Sites During Eid al-FitrReliable

Over 120,000 Domestic Tourists Visit Ghazni Historical Sites During Eid al-Fitr

Over 120,000 domestic tourists visited Ghazni province's historical and recreational sites during Eid al-Fitr, Mullah Hamidullah Nisar, head of the Information and Culture Department, said, crediting improved nationwide security and unity among people.

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Kandahar Authorities Prevent Smuggling of 50 Cows from PakistanReliable

Kandahar Authorities Prevent Smuggling of 50 Cows from Pakistan

Authorities in Kandahar's Spin Boldak district foiled the smuggling of 50 cows from Pakistan across the Durand line, arresting several suspects. The incident follows the prevention of a similar smuggling of 43 cows 10 days earlier in the same province.

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