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ReliableAfghanistan Railways Transfer Over 183,000 Metric Tons of Goods in Past Week
Afghanistan's Ministry of Public Works reported 183,187 metric tons of goods moved by rail last week across key border points, including 390 tons of exports like pomegranate juice. Officials highlighted benefits for jobs, revenues and economic stability.
ReliableUS Billionaire Tom Pritzker Detailed 2011 Afghanistan Trip in Email to Jeffrey Epstein
An email from 2011 shows U.S. billionaire Tom Pritzker telling Jeffrey Epstein about a trip to remote areas of Afghanistan, where Gen. David Petraeus provided two helicopters. Pritzker later resigned from Hyatt Hotels' board after the documents were released.
ReliableMinistry of Hajj sets Sadaqah al-Fitr amount at 62-64 Afghanis based on wheat price ahead of Eid al-Fitr
Afghanistan's Ministry of Hajj and Religious Affairs has determined the Sadaqah al-Fitr amount at 62-64 Afghanis based on wheat prices for Eid al-Fitr. Religious scholars emphasize its obligation and benefits for social unity and poverty reduction.
ReliableIslamic Emirate Leader's Important Work on Ahl al-Sunnah wal-Jama'ah Beliefs Published
The Islamic Emirate has published a key work by its leader, Amir al-Mu'minin, on Ahl al-Sunnah wal-Jama'ah beliefs, initially in Pashto with translations forthcoming. Spokesperson Mawlawi Zabihullah Mujahid described it as a clear guide drawn from reliable sources, useful for scholars and the public.
DevelopingReported drone strike in Bahrain injures at least 32 people
A drone strike attributed to Iran targeted Bahrain's Bapco oil refinery, injuring at least 32 people including a two-month-old baby, according to Bahraini and Iranian media. The attack comes amid escalating regional conflict involving Iran, Israel and the United States.
ReliableNearly 50 people arrested in connection with witchcraft in past month
Afghanistan's Ministry of Commanding Good and Forbidding Wrong arrested nearly 50 people for witchcraft in the past month, including five recent cases in Badakhshan and Farah provinces.
ReliableU.S. Central Command reports seventh service member death in conflict with Iran
U.S. Central Command reported the death of a seventh American service member in Iran's counter-attack on U.S. troops in Saudi Arabia, following six prior deaths in Kuwait. Iran appointed Mojtaba Khamenei as new supreme leader amid reports of over 1,300 deaths in Iran and heavy regional casualties.
ReliableAt least 14 Afghan migrants drown after boat collides with Turkish coast guard off Antalya
At least 14 Afghan migrants, including women and children, drowned off Turkey's Antalya coast after their boat collided with a coast guard vessel during an interception attempt. Fourteen others were detained and seven rescued, with an investigation underway.
ReliableTurkey Deploys F-16 Jets and Air Defense Systems to Northern Cyprus
Turkey’s Ministry of National Defense announced the deployment of six F-16 fighter jets and air defense systems to Northern Cyprus as part of a plan to reinforce security amid regional tensions. The move supports the defense of the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus, with ongoing assessments for potential further measures.
ReliableOver 70 Afghan Families Deported from Pakistan and Iran in One Day
Pakistan and Iran deported at least 75 Afghan families on March 8 via Herat, Kandahar, and Nimroz, amid heightened Pakistani arrests following border clashes with the Taliban. International concerns persist over returns to Afghanistan.