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Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan Delivers 530 Tons of Aid to Gaza
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Afghan and Uzbek Experts Discuss Regional Cooperation in Tashkent Roundtable
Trade Volume Between Taliban and Uzbekistan Reaches $298.4 Million in First Two Months of 2026
UN Secretary-General Guterres: No Military Solution to Middle East Conflict
Uzbek Trade Delegation from Andijan Visits Herat to Boost Economic Ties
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ReliableFinancial Times Reports Iran Used Chinese Satellite to Monitor U.S. Bases
The Financial Times reported that Iran's Revolutionary Guard used a Chinese TEE-01B satellite in 2024 to monitor U.S. bases in Saudi Arabia, Jordan, Bahrain, Kuwait, Djibouti, Oman and Gulf civilian sites. CNN said China may supply air defenses to Iran, denied by Beijing, amid U.S.-Iran tensions.
ReliableTaliban Foreign Minister Muttaqi: Minor Issues Should Not Hinder Talks with Pakistan
Taliban Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi told the Saudi ambassador in Kabul that minor technical issues should not impede progress in recent Urumqi talks with Pakistan. The meeting covered regional developments, bilateral ties and Saudi support for Afghanistan's stability.
ReliableSaudi Ambassador Meets Afghan Foreign Minister to Discuss Expanding Ties
Saudi Ambassador Faisal Talq Al-Baqmi met Afghan Foreign Minister Mawlawi Amir Khan Muttaqi in Kabul to discuss regional developments, Urumqi negotiations, and expanding political, security, and economic relations. Both officials expressed optimism for closer ties and Saudi support for Afghan stability.
ReliableLavrov Says Oil Markets Key Driver of US, Israel Stance on Iran
Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov stated during a visit to China on April 15 that control over global oil markets drives the US and Israel's aggressive stance toward Iran. He noted Russia and China's resilience to such energy disruptions.
ReliableThousands Attend Funeral for 11 Killed in Herat Attack
Thousands gathered under heavy security for the funeral of 11 people killed by unidentified motorcyclists near a Shia shrine in Herat's Injil district. Taliban officials reported eight wounded, one arrest, and no claim of responsibility.
ReliableAttack on Picnickers in Herat's Dahmiry Village Kills at Least 13, No Claim of Responsibility
Armed men attacked picnicking families in Dahmiry village near Herat on April 10, killing at least 13 people with no group claiming responsibility; Taliban officials reported one arrest. A request for a protest by Shia elders was denied for security reasons.
ReliableInternational Community Shifts to Pragmatic Engagement with Afghanistan, UNAMA Plays Key Role
Nearly five years after 2021, the international community has shifted to pragmatic engagement with Afghanistan, with UNAMA mediating between Taliban authorities and global actors while coordinating aid and human rights efforts. Regional cooperation with Central Asia is growing, including a new UN Sustainable Development Goals center planned for Almaty in 2025.
ReliableChina Donates $100,000 to Aid Flood Victims in Afghanistan
The Chinese Red Crescent Society donated $100,000 to the Afghan Red Crescent Society under Taliban control to aid flood victims, as announced by Chinese Ambassador Jaw Xing. The Taliban stated that floods since 7 Hamal have killed over 180 people and destroyed hundreds of homes.
ReliablePakistan Police Detain Over 20 Landlords for Renting to Undocumented Afghan Migrants in Balochistan
Authorities in Quetta, Balochistan, detained more than 20 landlords and shop owners for renting properties to undocumented Afghan migrants, with hundreds of migrants also detained during the operation. The crackdown is part of Pakistan's broader efforts to tighten immigration controls on undocumented foreigners.
ReliableRTA Holds Condolence Ceremony for Families of 'Omid' Camp Martyrs
National Radio Television of Afghanistan held a condolence ceremony attended by Islamic Emirate officials for families of 400 killed and 250 wounded in a Pakistani attack on the Omid drug rehab center in Kabul. Speakers condemned the strike, highlighted the Islamic Emirate's anti-drug record and urged an international investigation.
ReliableRussian Envoy Says Taliban-Pakistan Tensions Delay Key Economic Projects
Zamir Kabulov, Russia's special representative for Afghanistan, said tensions between the Taliban and Pakistan have delayed projects including the Trans-Afghan railway and an oil refinery. Russia stands ready to mediate if asked.