Afghanistan and Iran Agree to Establish Textile Factory in Helmand

Economy

Afghanistan and Iran Agree to Establish Textile Factory in Helmand

The project is expected to generate jobs and strengthen economic ties while adding value to local agricultural output in a province that produces nearly 200,000 tons of cotton each year.

ToloNews, Reliable

Taliban Official Describes Syrian Leader's Rise as Extraordinary

Politics

Taliban Official Describes Syrian Leader's Rise as Extraordinary

Mohammad Jalal, close to the Taliban interior minister, called Ahmad Sharaa's path to the presidency extraordinary while noting his extensive diplomatic travels in the first year in power.

Afghanistan International, Reliable

Afghan Woman Recounts Being Stopped by Taliban at Border Over Mahram

Society

Afghan Woman Recounts Being Stopped by Taliban at Border Over Mahram

The midwife with sixteen years of education said she raised her voice to protest the treatment after gunmen pointed weapons at her despite her hijab complying with regulations.

Afghanistan International, Unverified

Kabul Resident Reports Electricity Bill Increase from 900 to Over 2,000 Afghanis Without Added Consumption

Economy

Kabul Resident Reports Electricity Bill Increase from 900 to Over 2,000 Afghanis Without Added Consumption

The reported increases have prompted accusations that meter readers are entering estimated or false figures. Numerous other citizens have made similar complaints about their electricity bills.

Afghanistan International, Unverified

Taliban Bar Dozens of Students from Exams in Kandahar Over Beards

Society

Taliban Bar Dozens of Students from Exams in Kandahar Over Beards

Inspections and related enforcement have disrupted classes with lengthy speeches, extended to street arrests, and produced reduced attendance along with increased pressure on students and staff.

Afghanistan International, Developing

Construction of Four Intersections Completed in Mazar-i-Sharif City

Society

Construction of Four Intersections Completed in Mazar-i-Sharif City

Mayor Hafiz Abdul Rahman Hemat said work on the remaining intersections is progressing rapidly in cooperation with traders and private companies.

Bakhtar News, Reliable

Trump Describes US-Iran Memorandum as Unconditional Surrender

International

Trump Describes US-Iran Memorandum as Unconditional Surrender

The pact, facilitated by Pakistan after weeks of talks, will lead to further negotiations in Switzerland involving officials from Iran, the United States, Pakistan and Qatar on regional security, sanctions relief and shipping routes.

Khaama Press, Reliable

US Ends Naval Blockade of Iran After Preliminary Agreement

International

US Ends Naval Blockade of Iran After Preliminary Agreement

CENTCOM announced the suspension of enforcement measures while maintaining a monitoring presence in the region. President Trump noted positive market reactions and called for a complete ceasefire including between Israel and Hezbollah.

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