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Iran Executes Three Afghan Citizens, Rights Group SaysReliable

Iran Executes Three Afghan Citizens, Rights Group Says

Iran executed three Afghan citizens in recent days on drug and murder charges, according to the Hengaw Human Rights Organization, bringing the 2025 total to 85 Afghans.

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Taliban Ministry of Education Halts Educational Projects by InstitutionsReliable

Taliban Ministry of Education Halts Educational Projects by Institutions

The Taliban Ministry of Education has suspended all educational projects run by institutions pending re-evaluation, requiring submission of documents and financial details. The order, via a signed document to UNAMA, aims for transparency but adds to ongoing restrictions on education.

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Philippines Seizes 41kg Methamphetamine Shipment Imported from AfghanistanReliable

Philippines Seizes 41kg Methamphetamine Shipment Imported from Afghanistan

Philippine customs officials seized 41 kilograms of methamphetamine hidden in marble containers shipped from Afghanistan at Manila's international port, marking a novel smuggling technique. Authorities noted prior interceptions of similar "Afghan glass" shipments and plan to upgrade detection equipment.

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Pakistan Defense Minister: Aid to Afghan Wars Was Political Decision, Not JihadReliable

Pakistan Defense Minister: Aid to Afghan Wars Was Political Decision, Not Jihad

Pakistan's Defense Minister Khawaja Asif said involvement in Afghan wars was politically motivated, not jihad, and accused the Taliban of sheltering TTP without providing security guarantees amid rising cross-border tensions.

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Tajik Border Forces Seize Large Hashish Shipment Smuggled from AfghanistanReliable

Tajik Border Forces Seize Large Hashish Shipment Smuggled from Afghanistan

Tajik border forces arrested an Afghan smuggler and seized 46 packages of hashish crossing from Afghanistan, amid ongoing border clashes and diplomatic talks between Tajikistan and the Taliban on security issues.

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Taliban Conflict Over Badakhshan Gold Mine Halts Local Residents' Work, Sources SayDeveloping

Taliban Conflict Over Badakhshan Gold Mine Halts Local Residents' Work, Sources Say

A clash between the Taliban governor and local fighters in Badakhshan's Shahr-e Buzurg district has halted local residents' access to gold mines, despite a ministry decree prioritizing them, sources said.

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Taliban Announce Approval of Plans for Agricultural Development and Fish FarmingReliable

Taliban Announce Approval of Plans for Agricultural Development and Fish Farming

Taliban's deputy economic prime minister's office approved national policies for agriculture and livestock development, plus a fish farming expansion plan projected to create up to 300,000 jobs, pending final approval.

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Taliban Ministry of Education Conditions Educational Projects on Full CoordinationReliable

Taliban Ministry of Education Conditions Educational Projects on Full Coordination

The Taliban Ministry of Education issued guidelines on February 1, 2026, requiring full coordination, financial transparency, and prior approval for all NGO-led educational projects, including UNESCO-supported local classes. The measures aim to centralize oversight and prevent parallel programs amid ongoing restrictions on girls' education.

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Third Private Sector Working Group Meeting of Doha Process Held in KabulReliable

Third Private Sector Working Group Meeting of Doha Process Held in Kabul

The third Private Sector Working Group meeting of the Doha Process convened in Kabul, hosted by UNAMA, with Taliban officials sharing economic achievements and discussing alternative livelihoods, job creation, and women's participation amid citizen concerns over sidelined issues.

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UN Awaits Clarity on US Payment of Dues ArrearsReliable

UN Awaits Clarity on US Payment of Dues Arrears

The United Nations is awaiting specifics from the United States on the timing and amount of payments toward its substantial arrears to the UN budget, following a US pledge for an initial payment soon. UN officials highlighted the US owes over 95% of the arrears, amid warnings of financial collapse.

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Taliban Bans Pakistani Medicine Imports, Prices Rise and Hoarding ReportedReliable

Taliban Bans Pakistani Medicine Imports, Prices Rise and Hoarding Reported

The Taliban has banned all imports of Pakistani medicines amid border tensions, leading to reported price hikes, shortages, and hoarding in Afghan markets, according to officials and local sources.

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Japan Allocates $6.3 Million to UNICEF for Polio Fight in AfghanistanReliable

Japan Allocates $6.3 Million to UNICEF for Polio Fight in Afghanistan

Japan has donated $6.3 million to UNICEF for a polio vaccination drive targeting 12 million Afghan children amid declining but persistent cases. The initiative addresses ongoing risks, including from returning migrants.

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WFP Reports 3.7 Million Children and 1.2 Million Women Suffering Acute Malnutrition in AfghanistanReliable

WFP Reports 3.7 Million Children and 1.2 Million Women Suffering Acute Malnutrition in Afghanistan

The World Food Programme reports 3.7 million children and 1.2 million women in Afghanistan face acute malnutrition, with cases surging at Kabul clinics. UNICEF data highlights nearly one million children with severe cases, as aid groups urge urgent global support amid economic woes.

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Iran-Oman talks conclude as US envoy consults mediatorReliable

Iran-Oman talks conclude as US envoy consults mediator

A second round of indirect US-Iran nuclear talks via Oman concluded, with Iran's foreign minister presenting a proposal and the US envoy consulting the Omani mediator amid ongoing tensions.

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New Zealand defeats Afghanistan by five wickets in T20 World Cup openerReliable

New Zealand defeats Afghanistan by five wickets in T20 World Cup opener

New Zealand beat Afghanistan by five wickets in their T20 World Cup opener in Chennai, chasing 183 in 17.5 overs. Gulbadin Naib scored 63 for Afghanistan, while Tim Seifert made 65 for New Zealand.

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India defeats Afghanistan in Under-19 Cricket World Cup semi-finalReliable

India defeats Afghanistan in Under-19 Cricket World Cup semi-final

India beat Afghanistan in the ICC Under-19 Men’s Cricket World Cup semi-final, with Aaron George scoring 115 to lead the chase. India will face England in the final on Feb. 6.

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Residents Warn Bost Fortress in Helmand Risks Collapse Without RestorationReliable

Residents Warn Bost Fortress in Helmand Risks Collapse Without Restoration

Residents in Helmand province warn that the historic Bost Fortress, dating back thousands of years, is at risk of collapse due to erosion and neglect without urgent restoration.

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Iran's Supreme Leader Warns US Attack Would Spark Regional WarDeveloping

Iran's Supreme Leader Warns US Attack Would Spark Regional War

Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei warned a US military attack would spark a regional war amid rising tensions with Washington and the EU over protests, nuclear issues and IRGC terrorist designation. Iran plans drills in the Strait of Hormuz as the US deploys naval assets.

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Residents of Kandahar's Miyanshin District Cite Lack of Healthcare Services Putting Lives at RiskReliable

Residents of Kandahar's Miyanshin District Cite Lack of Healthcare Services Putting Lives at Risk

Residents of Miyanshin district in Kandahar province say the absence of local healthcare facilities forces dangerous long-distance travel for treatment, leading to deaths. They call for equipped clinics and medical staff amid broader national shortages.

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UNDP Assessment Finds Cannabis Most Widely Used Drug Among Men in AfghanistanReliable

UNDP Assessment Finds Cannabis Most Widely Used Drug Among Men in Afghanistan

UNDP assessment of over 10,000 respondents across 21 provinces finds cannabis as the top drug for lifetime and past-year use among Afghan men, despite Taliban ban, with opium, heroin and pharmaceuticals following. Provincial variations highlight tobacco, methamphetamine and Tablet K in specific areas.

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Afghanistan launches polio vaccination campaign in 18 provincesReliable

Afghanistan launches polio vaccination campaign in 18 provinces

Afghanistan started a four-day polio vaccination drive targeting 7.3 million children in 18 provinces, amid ongoing endemic status and Taliban restrictions on campaigns. WHO reports nine cases in the country last year, with challenges in insecure areas.

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17-Year-Old Paralyzed Artist in Kapisa Urges Girls Not to Abandon DreamsReliable

17-Year-Old Paralyzed Artist in Kapisa Urges Girls Not to Abandon Dreams

Zahra Mohammadi, a 17-year-old artist with paralysis from Kapisa province, paints despite her limitations and urges girls worldwide not to lose hope in pursuing their talents.

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Traffic Accidents in Badakhshan, Farah and Helmand Provinces Kill 13, Injure 15Reliable

Traffic Accidents in Badakhshan, Farah and Helmand Provinces Kill 13, Injure 15

Separate traffic accidents in Badakhshan, Farah and Helmand provinces claimed 13 lives and injured 15 others, officials said, citing poor road conditions and reckless driving as main causes.

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Iranian President Authorizes Foreign Minister for US Nuclear Talks Under ConditionsReliable

Iranian President Authorizes Foreign Minister for US Nuclear Talks Under Conditions

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has directed Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi to engage in nuclear talks with the US if held without threats and aligned with Iran's interests, following a proposal from President Donald Trump.

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Iran foreign minister criticizes EU decision to list IRGC as terrorist groupReliable

Iran foreign minister criticizes EU decision to list IRGC as terrorist group

Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi called the EU’s designation of the IRGC as a terrorist group a “strategic mistake” during a visit to Turkey. The EU move responds to Iran’s crackdown on protests and was approved unanimously by its member states.

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Residents Warn Historic Begum Minaret in Ghazni Province at Risk of CollapseReliable

Residents Warn Historic Begum Minaret in Ghazni Province at Risk of Collapse

Residents in Ghazni's Jaghatu district warn that the ancient Begum Minaret risks collapse due to neglect and ageing, urging Taliban authorities for urgent restoration. The site, a symbol of regional cultural identity, has drawn tourist interest amid broader preservation challenges in Afghanistan.

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Kandahar and Nangarhar Host Afghanistan's Grade 1 Provincial T20 Cricket TournamentReliable

Kandahar and Nangarhar Host Afghanistan's Grade 1 Provincial T20 Cricket Tournament

Afghanistan's Wazir Mohammad Akbar Khan Grade 1 Provincial T20 Tournament launched Tuesday in Kandahar and Nangarhar, marking the first dual-format edition to scout talent. The event runs through Feb. 13, with semis and final in Nangarhar.

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Afghanistan defeats West Indies in first T20 by 38 runsReliable

Afghanistan defeats West Indies in first T20 by 38 runs

Afghanistan won the first T20 against West Indies by 38 runs in Dubai, led by Zadran and Rasooli centuries near-misses; a second report details another win by 23 runs on Wednesday.

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US to Begin Payments on Overdue UN Dues Amid Financial Crisis WarningsReliable

US to Begin Payments on Overdue UN Dues Amid Financial Crisis Warnings

The US will begin initial payments on its overdue UN dues, as announced by US representative Michael Waltz, following warnings of the organization's imminent financial insolvency. The move addresses over 95% of UN arrears owed by Washington and supports a $3.45 billion 2026 budget for global operations.

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