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Trump Claims Iran Seeks U.S. Deal Despite State Media Denials, Sets Five-Day Deadline on AttacksReliable

Trump Claims Iran Seeks U.S. Deal Despite State Media Denials, Sets Five-Day Deadline on Attacks

U.S. President Donald Trump claimed Iran is seeking a deal with the United States despite state media denials, saying talks reached main points and will continue by phone. He set a five-day deadline to halt attacks on Iran's energy infrastructure, attributing denials possibly to communication disruptions.

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Afghanistan National Football Team to Host Myanmar Match in MyanmarReliable

Afghanistan National Football Team to Host Myanmar Match in Myanmar

Afghanistan's national football team will host its home match against Myanmar in Myanmar itself, marking the third straight home game abroad after previous ones in Saudi Arabia and Kuwait. Syria has already qualified from the group with 12 points.

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Former Moldovan Police Official Details Shifting Heroin Routes from Afghanistan to EuropeReliable

Former Moldovan Police Official Details Shifting Heroin Routes from Afghanistan to Europe

A former Moldovan anti-narcotics police chief told Russian media Izvestia that heroin routes from Afghanistan to Europe have shifted to sea paths from Turkey due to tighter Bulgarian border controls, with networks involving Kurdish groups linked to the PKK. The Taliban say they have made major progress against drug production and trafficking since taking power.

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Qoshtepa Canal Second Section Reaches 98% Excavation ProgressReliable

Qoshtepa Canal Second Section Reaches 98% Excavation Progress

The second section of the Qoshtepa Water Canal has reached 98% progress in excavation and 90.5% in headworks, with officials expecting soon operationalization following a visit by the Emirati National Development Company's head. Economic experts highlight its potential to boost agriculture, create jobs and improve water access in northern Afghanistan.

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Islamic Emirate Ministry of Justice Publishes Seven Laws and Three Procedures in Solar Year 1404Reliable

Islamic Emirate Ministry of Justice Publishes Seven Laws and Three Procedures in Solar Year 1404

The Ministry of Justice of the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan published seven endorsed laws and three procedures in the official gazette during solar year 1404, alongside leader's decrees. Legal experts praised their potential for order and anti-corruption but stressed implementation needs.

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Iranian Foreign Ministry Denies Recent Talks with United StatesReliable

Iranian Foreign Ministry Denies Recent Talks with United States

Iran's Foreign Ministry denied U.S. President Donald Trump's claims of recent 'constructive' talks between Tehran and Washington, attributing them to efforts to lower energy prices and advance military plans. The denial came after Trump announced a conditional five-day postponement of attacks on Iranian energy facilities.

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Islamic Emirate Reports Pakistan Attacks on Kunar, Nuristan During Eid CeasefireReliable

Islamic Emirate Reports Pakistan Attacks on Kunar, Nuristan During Eid Ceasefire

The deputy spokesman of the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan reported that Pakistan violated an Eid ceasefire by attacking Kunar and Nuristan provinces, killing three people including a child. Experts attributed the attacks to broader regional tensions and called for stronger monitoring mechanisms.

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Afghanistan Ranks Third in South Korean Sweetened Carbonated Soft Drink Imports in 2025Reliable

Afghanistan Ranks Third in South Korean Sweetened Carbonated Soft Drink Imports in 2025

Afghanistan ranked third in imports of sweetened carbonated soft drinks from South Korea in 2025 with $13.4 million, behind Cambodia and Russia, according to South Korean customs data published by TASS. The country placed second in the first two months of 2026 with $3.1 million in imports.

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Pakistani Fruits Continue Spoiling After Six-Month Trade Halt with Islamic Emirate of AfghanistanReliable

Pakistani Fruits Continue Spoiling After Six-Month Trade Halt with Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan

Pakistani fruits like kinnow are spoiling in Mandi Peshawar amid a six-month trade suspension with the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan, causing heavy losses for traders. The Islamic Emirate will resume trade only with a written pledge from Pakistan against politicizing commerce.

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Afghanistan's Saffron Exports Reach $54 Million Last YearReliable

Afghanistan's Saffron Exports Reach $54 Million Last Year

Afghanistan's Ministry of Industry and Commerce reported saffron exports reached $54 million last year, with 56 tons shipped mainly to India, Saudi Arabia and the United States. Officials emphasized expanding cultivation beyond Herat to enhance production and farmers' incomes.

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Regional Tensions in Middle East Disrupt Afghan Airlines' Flights, Surge Fuel PricesReliable

Regional Tensions in Middle East Disrupt Afghan Airlines' Flights, Surge Fuel Prices

Regional tensions in the Middle East, including Iran's attacks on Gulf countries, have forced Afghan airline Kam Air to cancel flights to Dubai, Qatar and Kuwait amid fuel shortages and price surges from $1,100-1,300 to $2,000-2,400 per ton. Officials and experts call for government subsidies and tax exemptions to avert ticket price increases and maintain service access.

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Petrol prices in Pakistan reach 534 rupees per liter after 200-rupee hikeReliable

Petrol prices in Pakistan reach 534 rupees per liter after 200-rupee hike

Petrol prices in Pakistan have jumped 200 rupees to 534 rupees per liter, the second hike this month, sparking transport sector concerns and fears of worsening economic crisis without official explanation from authorities.

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