NATO Secretary General Reports US Reducing Commitments and Europe Increasing Forces

International

NATO Secretary General Reports US Reducing Commitments and Europe Increasing Forces

Mark Rutte emphasized that support for Ukraine remains a top priority for NATO as the war with Russia enters its fifth year. Allies have provided billions of dollars in aid including artillery and ammunition.

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Khalid Hanafi Says Enemies Seek to Discredit Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan

Politics

Khalid Hanafi Says Enemies Seek to Discredit Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan

Speaking at a conference for ministry inspectors, he defended the hijab as obligatory for girls, rejected international criticism as misplaced, and urged gentle application of Sharia along with self-reform.

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Central Bank Bans Iranian and Pakistani Currencies to Strengthen Afghani

Economy

Central Bank Bans Iranian and Pakistani Currencies to Strengthen Afghani

Spokesman Hesibullah Nuri said the ban promotes the Afghani and prevents foreign currency use in transactions previously conducted with the Iranian Toman and Pakistani Rupee. Economic experts said the policy could reduce market fluctuations and build public confidence in the national currency.

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Afghanistan-Uzbekistan Private Sector Trade Reaches Over 3.8 Billion Dollars

Economy

Afghanistan-Uzbekistan Private Sector Trade Reaches Over 3.8 Billion Dollars

The announcement came from Sayed Karim Hashimi at the fifth Tashkent International Forum, where he outlined investment opportunities in agriculture, mining, and cotton processing while urging international cooperation.

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Taliban Minister of Virtue and Vice Says World Has No Right to Interfere in Afghanistan's Internal Affairs

Politics

Taliban Minister of Virtue and Vice Says World Has No Right to Interfere in Afghanistan's Internal Affairs

Khalid Hanafi told 550 inspectors from 34 provinces that differences created by the enemies of religion have been eliminated under Taliban rule and called for patient promotion of religious values.

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Women Gather in Herat to Support Taliban Dress Code Regulations

Society

Women Gather in Herat to Support Taliban Dress Code Regulations

The event took place following arrests of dozens of women for dress code violations by the Ministry of Virtue and Vice, which triggered protests that were dispersed with at least two deaths reported. Participants at the gathering referenced religious teachings on modesty.

Afghanistan International, Unverified

Ministry of Information and Culture Officials Visit Professor Habibullah Rafi

Culture

Ministry of Information and Culture Officials Visit Professor Habibullah Rafi

The group, which included several deputy ministers and directors, praised the professor's work as a researcher, historian and writer while offering support for publishing his research. They also presented gifts and placed a turban of honor on his head during the meeting.

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Afghanistan Records Two New Wild Poliovirus Cases as 2026 Total Rises to Six

Society

Afghanistan Records Two New Wild Poliovirus Cases as 2026 Total Rises to Six

The cases were identified in Nari district of Kunar province and Nahr-e-Saraj district of Helmand province, with symptom onset on April 14 and May 7 respectively.

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