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Afghanistan faces acute shortage of specialist doctors, officials urge ethics and expansion of health services
Taliban spokesman says three Pakistani soldiers released at Saudi Arabia's request
Saudi Arabia Announces Wednesday as First Day of Ramadan
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European Union Expands Support for Mine Clearance and Victim Assistance in Afghanistan
Afghanistan’s Defense Ministry Unveils New Military Uniforms for Armed Forces
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UnconfirmedFormer Afghan Snooker Federation President Accuses Olympic Committee Secretary General of Mismanagement
Mahboob Shah Darabi, ex-president of Afghanistan's Snooker Federation, accuses Olympic Committee Secretary General Mohammad Yunus Popalzai of embezzlement, favoritism, and mismanagement over years, vowing legal action. Popalzai did not respond to requests for comment.
ReliableTaliban Economy Ministry: Over $1 Billion in Aid Allocated to Afghanistan in 2025
Taliban Economy Minister Din Mohammad Hanif reported that $1.009 billion in aid was allocated to Afghanistan in 2025, with $590 million spent on projects amid economic challenges and reduced humanitarian funding.
ReliableAid Distribution for Deported Families Begins in Bamyan as Nationwide Plans Advance
Distribution of wheat and cash aid has begun for 1,200 deported families in Bamyan, part of a nationwide program for 50,000 families, with land allocation for permanent settlement planned for next year. Returnees cite lack of shelter and jobs as major challenges amid ongoing repatriation efforts.
ReliableHerat Residents Report Public Transport Shortage After Rickshaw Ban
Herat residents face long waits and high costs for public transport after a ban on rickshaws in central roads, despite officials introducing hundreds of replacement vehicles including 1,000 taxis. Experts urge more minibuses and multifaceted solutions to address poverty-related challenges.
ReliableUN Agencies and EU Emphasize Support for Vulnerable Afghan Families During Ramadan
UNDP, UNHCR and the EU have congratulated Afghans on Ramadan and pledged or urged support for vulnerable families amid the country's economic and hunger crisis.
ReliableTaliban Economy Minister Acknowledges Negative Impact of Reduced Foreign Aid on Meeting People's Needs
Taliban Economy Minister Din Mohammad Hanif admitted that cuts in foreign aid have hindered efforts to meet Afghans' needs amid sanctions and other pressures, while claiming successes in economic management. He spoke at a meeting with UN and EU representatives, citing shortfalls in pledged humanitarian funding.
Reliable11 Killed or Wounded by Unexploded Ordnance in Nangarhar Over Past Three Months
Eleven people, mostly children, have been killed or wounded by unexploded ordnance in Nangarhar province over the past three months, according to the local security command spokesperson. Victims urge the Islamic Emirate to clear contaminated areas.
ReliableIran's Araghchi says indirect talks with US in Geneva held in more serious, constructive atmosphere
Iran's Foreign Minister Seyyed Abbas Araghchi described the second round of indirect Iran-US talks in Geneva as more serious and constructive, with agreement on guiding principles for future negotiations. No date has been set for the next round as work on drafting a potential agreement continues.
UnconfirmedTaliban Fighter Killed in Clash with Pakistani Forces: Sources
Local sources report a Taliban fighter from Sar-e Pol province was killed by Pakistani forces in Pakistan while active there, in an incident said to confirm Taliban presence with TTP. The report comes amid Pakistani claims of cross-border terrorism from Afghanistan, denied by the Taliban.
ReliableEU Special Representative: Taliban Penal Code Institutionalizes Social Inequality
EU Special Representative Gilles Bertrand criticized the Taliban penal code for institutionalizing social inequality, normalizing family violence, and discriminating against women and non-Hanafi Muslims. He stressed that EU aid supports Afghans, not the Taliban, amid concerns over the country's dire economic and rights situation.
ReliableDawood Khan Hospital Performs First Successful Lower Jaw Reconstruction Using Custom Implant
Afghanistan's Dawood Khan Hospital successfully performed its first lower jaw reconstruction using a custom implant on Helmand resident Abdul Salam, restoring his chewing and speaking abilities after failed foreign surgeries. The procedure involved Afghan specialists and technical support from Indian doctor Dr. Kumar.
ReliableTaliban Confirms Rise in Medicine Prices After Banning Imports from Pakistan
The Taliban confirmed reports of up to 40 percent medicine price increases in Kabul following their ban on imports from Pakistan, urging importers to find alternatives amid higher transport costs via Iran.