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Afghanistan Describes China-Hosted Peace Talks with Pakistan as 'Useful'
Multiple Highways Closed Due to Flooding in Afghanistan, One Reopened in Samangan
US-Iran Announce Two-Week Ceasefire Linked to Strait of Hormuz Reopening
Flash Floods from Heavy Rains Kill 22, Injure 32 in Several Afghan Provinces
US Democrat Calls for Trump's Removal Under 25th Amendment, Hegseth Impeachment Over Iran
UN Security Council to Vote on Bahrain-Drafted Resolution on Strait of Hormuz
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ReliableCSTO Afghanistan Working Group Expresses Concern Over Terrorism, Drug Trafficking Despite Taliban Actions
The CSTO's Afghanistan Working Group, meeting in Moscow on 19 Hamal, voiced concerns over rising terrorist activities and drug trafficking in Afghanistan despite Taliban efforts, urging coordinated anti-terrorism measures, humanitarian aid and monitoring. Participants approved a 2026 work plan as CSTO Secretary General Imangali Tasmagambetov highlighted ongoing threats to member states.
ReliableHelmand Officials Seize 850 Kilograms of Opium, 4,090 Liters of Acid; Two Arrested
Helmand officials seized 850 kilograms of opium in Khaneshin district along with 4,090 liters of acid during operations and arrested two suspects. The action aligns with the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan's strict anti-narcotics policy since taking power nearly five years ago.
DevelopingTaliban Higher Education Minister Reportedly Threatens Uzbek Students Over Red Hats
Sources cited by Hasht-e Subh claim Taliban Higher Education Minister Neda Mohammad Nadeem slapped and expelled Uzbek students at Kabul University for wearing traditional red "Sarpli" hats. The alleged incident took place on April 8, 2026, during a garbage collection activity in the university courtyard.
ReliableTurkish Police Detain 18 Afghan Migrants in Tokat Province
Turkish police in Tokat province detained 18 Afghan migrants hidden in a cargo truck carrying dates and pistachio oil, arresting the driver for suspected smuggling. The migrants, who entered irregularly via Iran, were sent to a removal center for deportation.
ReliableAfghanistan Floods Destroy Nearly 1,000 Homes, Exacerbate Shelter Crisis
Recent floods in Afghanistan have destroyed nearly 1,000 homes and partially damaged over 4,000 others, exacerbating a shelter crisis for 4.2 million people, according to UN-Habitat and local authorities. Aid has been distributed to affected families in Kandahar amid over 110 deaths from disasters including heavy rains and an earthquake.
ReliableBalkh Statistics Directorate Provides Vital Registration Services to 155,610 People in Solar Year 1404
Balkh Province's Statistics and Information Directorate provided vital registration services to 155,610 people in solar year 1404, issuing over 104,000 electronic tazkeras and handling other registrations and corrections. The directorate also conducted data collection via 1,572 forms and surveys on address mapping and food security.
ReliableIranians Form Human Chains Around Bridges and Power Plants After Trump Warnings
Iranians formed human chains around key infrastructure in several cities on April 8, 2026, in response to U.S. President Donald Trump's warnings of strikes over Strait of Hormuz demands. Officials hailed the action as national unity, while critics noted risks to civilians.
ReliableUN OCHA Report Warns of Humanitarian Crisis from Afghanistan-Pakistan Border Clashes
A UN OCHA report warns that Afghanistan-Pakistan border clashes along the Durand Line have displaced over 94,000 people in eastern provinces and caused hundreds of civilian casualties, including children and a humanitarian worker. Damage to health centers, schools and other infrastructure, along with restricted aid access, has deepened the crisis.
ReliableHerat resident launches mobile 'Book Courier' to deliver books to homes
Ghulam Farooq Mahmoodi, a Herat resident, invested around 500,000 afghanis in nearly 2,000 books to launch a mobile "Book Courier" service delivering to homes in the city and districts. The initiative has been welcomed by cultural figures, residents and officials including Mawlawi Abdul Mateen Adil from the Herat Department of Information and Culture.
ReliableAustralian PM Welcomes US-Iran Ceasefire, Criticizes Trump's Threat Against Tehran
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese welcomed a two-week ceasefire between the United States and Iran following mediation efforts including Pakistan, while criticizing U.S. President Donald Trump's threat against Tehran as inappropriate and extraordinary.