Ministry Spokesman: 25 Kilometers of TAPI Pipeline Laid in Herat Province
Taliban Examinations Committee Announces 1405 Konkor Exam in Four Stages Starting 21 Thawr
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UN Reports Deteriorating Human Rights in Afghanistan Under Taliban Rule
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Pakistani Shelling in Afghanistan's Kunar Province Kills One Civilian, Wounds 16
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Iran Launches Missile Strikes on Aluminum Facilities in Bahrain and UAE
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Floods Kill 17, Injure 26 in 13 Afghan Provinces Over Past 24 Hours
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Peshawar Peace Jirga Urges Taliban and Pakistan to Reduce Tensions
A peace jirga of elders in Peshawar urged Pakistan and the Taliban to de-escalate tensions following weeks of clashes that killed dozens and displaced thousands. The event, organized by advocacy groups, received support from Khyber Pakhtunkhwa's Labor Minister and proposed Taliban involvement via a similar council.
ReliableTaliban Deputy Minister Assures No Harm to Neighbors from Qoshtepa Canal Water Share
Taliban Deputy Minister of Water and Energy Mujib al-Rahman Umar assured at Uzbekistan's Water Week that Afghanistan seeks only its legal water share from the Qoshtepa Canal without intending to harm neighbors. The statement responds to Uzbekistan's water minister's concerns about excessive withdrawals potentially damaging agriculture.
ReliableU.S. Resumes Limited Review of Asylum Requests from Non-High-Risk Countries
The U.S. has resumed limited review of asylum applications from countries not on its high-risk list after halting them following a November 2025 shooting near the White House by a former Afghan soldier who entered via the Afghan Allies Relocation Program. Restrictions persist for nationals of 39 high-risk countries in Africa, Asia and Latin America, with full security checks required for all applicants.
US, Israel and Iran Engaged in Escalating Military Conflict
The United States and Israel have launched attacks on targets in Iran amid an escalating war, prompting Iranian missile and drone strikes on Israel and US bases, along with the closure of the Strait of Hormuz. Failed assassination attempts on Iranian leaders and threats to regional infrastructure highlight the conflict's severity.
ReliableSchedule Announced for Afghanistan Under-17 Football Team in Central Asia Championship
The schedule for Afghanistan's Under-17 football team in the Central Asia Championship has been announced, featuring matches against Kyrgyzstan, Turkmenistan, Tajikistan, and Uzbekistan at Dustlik Stadium in Tashkent. Afghanistan, the 2024 champions, is preparing in Kabul under coach Ali-Ahmad Yarzada, with Tajikistan as the defending titleholder.
ReliableRainfall Boosts Soil Moisture, Supports Afghan Rain-Fed Crops: FAO
Recent rainfall has boosted soil moisture across Afghanistan, aiding rain-fed crops, though more rain raises flash flood risks and potential frost damage, the FAO says. The National Disaster Management Authority reported 17 deaths and 26 injuries from floods, landslides, and lightning in 13 provinces over the past day.
ReliableMeteorology Department Forecasts Rain, Possible Floods in 14 Provinces
Afghanistan's Meteorology Department forecasts rain and possible floods tomorrow in 14 provinces including Kunar, Nangarhar and others, with up to 10-20 mm of rainfall. Strong winds of 50-70 km/h are expected in southern and western provinces.
ReliablePlanning Meeting for Kankor Exam Held
A planning meeting for the Kankor exam was held.
ReliableRussian, Uzbek Officials to Discuss Afghanistan Security at Termez Conference
Russian and Uzbek officials will meet in Termez on 10-11 Hamal for a conference hosted by the Valdai Discussion Club and Uzbekistan's Institute for Strategic Studies to discuss Afghanistan's security and regional issues including migration and climate change. Organizers expressed concerns over terrorism risks near the Afghan border.
Reliable14 Kilograms of Opium Smuggling Prevented in Badakhshan's Kashm District
Police in Badakhshan's Kashm district arrested a person attempting to smuggle 14 kilograms of opium, the Ministry of Interior reported. The suspect will face judicial authorities after investigations, amid the Islamic Emirate's nationwide narcotics ban that has dismantled dozens of drug factories over nearly five years.