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Justice Ministry Launches Online System to Boost Transaction TransparencyReliable

Justice Ministry Launches Online System to Boost Transaction Transparency

Afghanistan's Ministry of Justice has introduced an online system for licensing real estate dealers and petition writers and registering property and vehicle transactions to improve transparency and cut costs.

Economy|
Herat Municipality Launches Campaign to Plant 28,000 SaplingsReliable

Herat Municipality Launches Campaign to Plant 28,000 Saplings

Herat Municipality launched a campaign to plant 28,000 saplings across the city to boost urban green spaces, with officials urging resident participation. The initiative includes various tree species in key areas like parks and boulevards.

Society|
Five kidnapped miners confirmed dead in Mexico's Sinaloa stateReliable

Five kidnapped miners confirmed dead in Mexico's Sinaloa state

Five of ten miners kidnapped from a silver mine in Mexico's Sinaloa state have been confirmed dead after authorities recovered their bodies, amid a search involving over 1,000 troops. The incident occurred at a mine operated by Canada's Vizsla Silver Corp in an area linked to the Sinaloa cartel.

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UAE provides 65 types of medicines to Jawzjan hospitalReliable

UAE provides 65 types of medicines to Jawzjan hospital

The United Arab Emirates donated 65 types of medicines worth $150,000 to Jawzjan province's 200-bed provincial hospital to tackle essential medical supply shortages. Officials including the governor and hospital director praised the aid for improving patient care.

Society|
First Green Garnet Mine Discovered in Panjshir's Anaba DistrictReliable

First Green Garnet Mine Discovered in Panjshir's Anaba District

Officials announced the discovery of Afghanistan's first green garnet mine in Panjshir's Anaba district, with extraction licensed to Syed Rahim. The semi-precious stone is expected to support economic growth in the mining sector.

Economy|
Fourth Doha Process Counter-Narcotics Working Group Meeting Held in KabulReliable

Fourth Doha Process Counter-Narcotics Working Group Meeting Held in Kabul

The fourth Counter-Narcotics Working Group meeting under the Doha Process convened in Kabul, hosted by UNAMA, with Islamic Emirate representatives claiming near-zero poppy cultivation and highlighting synthetic drug threats from abroad. Participants pledged support for farmers, alternative livelihoods and treatment amid rising synthetic drug use.

International|
Japan and UNOPS sign $9.4 million grant agreement for climate adaptation in AfghanistanReliable

Japan and UNOPS sign $9.4 million grant agreement for climate adaptation in Afghanistan

Japan and UNOPS have signed a $9.4 million grant to support climate adaptation and disaster preparedness in Kabul province, Afghanistan, through community-led infrastructure and training over 24 months.

Economy|
Hong Kong court sentences media tycoon Jimmy Lai to 20 years in prison on national security chargesReliable

Hong Kong court sentences media tycoon Jimmy Lai to 20 years in prison on national security charges

Hong Kong court sentenced media tycoon Jimmy Lai to 20 years in prison on national security charges including collusion with foreign forces and seditious publications. The verdict, criticized internationally amid concerns over Lai's health and press freedom, concludes a high-profile trial spanning nearly five years.

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Da Afghanistan Bank Burns Over 537 Million Old Afghani Banknotes in HeratReliable

Da Afghanistan Bank Burns Over 537 Million Old Afghani Banknotes in Herat

Da Afghanistan Bank incinerated over 537 million old afghani banknotes in Herat province, collected from western Afghanistan, to replace worn-out currency and promote financial transparency.

Economy|
Afghanistan, Iran to hold next high-level border talks in TehranReliable

Afghanistan, Iran to hold next high-level border talks in Tehran

Afghan and Iranian officials agreed during a phone call to strengthen border cooperation, scheduling the next high-level meeting in Tehran for solar year 1405. The discussion involved Iran's Deputy Foreign Minister Kazem Gharibabadi and Afghanistan's Minister of Borders Mawlawi Noorullah Noori.

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Poverty Forces Ghor Children into Hard Labor Instead of SchoolReliable

Poverty Forces Ghor Children into Hard Labor Instead of School

Poverty in Ghor province is forcing numerous children, including orphans, out of school and into hard labor like shoe polishing and scrap collection, as families appeal for aid and educational opportunities.

Society|
IEA Economy Minister Says Supporting Returnees Top PriorityReliable

IEA Economy Minister Says Supporting Returnees Top Priority

IEA Minister of Economy Qari Din Mohammad Hanif said supporting returnees is a top priority and urged aid partners like Catholic Relief Services to prioritize infrastructure, jobs, and development projects in returnee townships.

Economy|
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 2026 T20 World Cup group opener in Chennai, with Gulbadin Naib scoring 63 for the Afghans and Tim Seifert making 65 in reply. Afghanistan posted 182-7 after batting first.

Culture|
Deputy PM Baradar Warns Afghanistan is 'Bitter Tree' for Aggressors, Announces Investor Tax ExemptionsReliable

Deputy PM Baradar Warns Afghanistan is 'Bitter Tree' for Aggressors, Announces Investor Tax Exemptions

Mullah Abdul Ghani Baradar warned potential aggressors that Afghanistan is a 'bitter tree' and announced upcoming tax exemptions for investors along with accelerated land distribution for manufacturers.

Politics|
Kabul woman with disability teaches dozens of children from homeReliable

Kabul woman with disability teaches dozens of children from home

Khair-ul-Nesa Shahzad, disabled since childhood, teaches 43 children Holy Quran, science, and English from her Kabul home, overcoming physical challenges with family support.

Society|
Italy Cannot Join Trump's 'Board of Peace' Due to Constitutional Constraints, Foreign Minister SaysReliable

Italy Cannot Join Trump's 'Board of Peace' Due to Constitutional Constraints, Foreign Minister Says

Italy's Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani said constitutional limits prevent Italy from joining US President Donald Trump's 'Board of Peace,' a new initiative for global conflict resolution. Over 25 countries, including Pakistan, have joined the board.

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Afghanistan posts 182/6 against New Zealand in T20 World Cup match

Afghanistan's cricket team posted 182/6 against New Zealand in their T20 World Cup opener in Chennai, led by Gulbadin Naib's 63 off 35 balls, setting a new record for the highest total against New Zealand in the tournament.

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Sugar, cooking oil and gold prices decline in Kabul marketsReliable

Sugar, cooking oil and gold prices decline in Kabul markets

Prices of sugar, cooking oil and gold declined in Kabul last week, while Pakistani rice prices rose and other commodities remained stable, market traders reported.

Economy|
$2 Million Project to Electrify 21 Villages in Afghanistan's Badghis ProvinceReliable

$2 Million Project to Electrify 21 Villages in Afghanistan's Badghis Province

A $2 million project funded by Afghanistan's Ministry of Finance will extend electricity from Turkmenistan to 21 villages in Badghis province's Sang-i-Atash district, benefiting over 7,000 families within five months, according to the provincial power utility head.

Economy|
UNAMA reports 70 civilians killed in Pakistani attacks on Afghanistan in last three months of 2025Reliable

UNAMA reports 70 civilians killed in Pakistani attacks on Afghanistan in last three months of 2025

UNAMA states that 70 civilians died in Pakistani attacks on Afghan territory over the final three months of 2025.

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Iranian FM Describes Muscat Talks with US as 'Good Start' but Warns of Retaliation if AttackedDeveloping

Iranian FM Describes Muscat Talks with US as 'Good Start' but Warns of Retaliation if Attacked

Iranian FM Seyed Abbas Araghchi called US talks in Oman a 'good start' but said Iran is prepared for war and would target US bases if attacked, while Trump warned of consequences without an agreement.

International|
Ministry of Interior Delivers New Vehicles to Traffic PoliceReliable

Ministry of Interior Delivers New Vehicles to Traffic Police

Afghanistan's Ministry of Interior handed over new, equipped vehicles to the traffic police to enhance management, prevent accidents and improve public services. The move was announced via ministry statements and a social media post.

Society|
Afghanistan Faces New Zealand in T20 World Cup 2026 OpenerReliable

Afghanistan Faces New Zealand in T20 World Cup 2026 Opener

Afghanistan's cricket team opens its 2026 T20 World Cup campaign against New Zealand on February 8 in Chennai, India, in a challenging Group 4 that includes South Africa, UAE and Canada.

Culture|
Ghor residents complain of shortages of safe drinking waterReliable

Ghor residents complain of shortages of safe drinking water

Residents in Allah Yar district, Ghor province, report severe lack of clean drinking water, forcing long treks to distant springs and causing health issues. Named locals and a doctor highlight risks, while officials say solutions are in progress.

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