CultureBast Team Defeats Spin Ghar by Four Wickets in Omid Watan T20 Super Cup
The Bast cricket team defeated Spin Ghar by four wickets in the twelfth match of the Omid Watan National T20 Super Cup, successfully chasing a target of one hundred ninety-seven runs. Key batting contributions from Sabir Hanif, Noman Shah, Najib Zadran, and Amir Hamza secured the victory in the final over.
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Afghanistan National Futsal Team Climbs to 21st in Latest FIFA Rankings
Afghanistan’s national futsal team has risen to 21st globally and fifth in Asia in the latest FIFA rankings, earning 1,194.68 points through improved planning and recent tournament performances.
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Afghan Fighter Wahidullah Nazand Set to Face Lorenzo Staropoli in Croatia
Afghan mixed martial artist Wahidullah Nazand will face experienced Italian fighter Lorenzo Staropoli in a 77-kilogram bout in Croatia. The match is viewed as a major professional test for Nazand as he continues his four-fight winning streak.
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Afghanistan U-20 Team to Open CAFA Championship Against Turkmenistan
The Afghanistan Football Federation has announced the match schedule for the under-20 national team at the 2026 CAFA Championship in Tajikistan, beginning with a May 12 opener against Turkmenistan.
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Traditional Anargul Poetry Gathering Held in Kandahar
Senior officials attended a traditional Anargul poetry gathering in Kandahar, where Minister of Information and Culture Sheikh Shir Ahmad Haqqani urged poets to promote social reform and strengthen Islamic values. A new anthology of selected works was also launched and distributed at the event.
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Ministry of Information and Culture Reports Preservation of Historical Artifacts in Solar Year 1404
The Ministry of Information and Culture reported restoring and preserving over 1,400 historical artifacts and discovering 42 new archaeological sites across Afghanistan during the solar year 1404.
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Rashid Khan Reclaims Top Spot in ICC Bowling Rankings
Afghan cricketer Rashid Khan has reclaimed the top spot in both ICC ODI and T20I bowling rankings, while teammates Mujeeb Ur Rahman and Azmatullah Omarzai also secured high placements in the latest update.
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Afghan MMA Fighter Waheedullah Nezhand to Face Argentine Opponent at FNC 30
Afghan mixed martial artist Waheedullah Nezhand will face Argentine fighter Laureano Staropoli in a welterweight bout at the FNC 30 event in Zadar, Croatia, on May 9. Nezhand enters the matchup with a 10-2 professional record, while Staropoli holds a 13-7 record.
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Fifteen New Historical Monuments Registered in Afghanistan During 1404 Solar Year
The Ministry of Information and Culture registered fifteen new historical monuments and restored twenty-three others across nine provinces during the 1404 solar year, with support from four national and international organizations.
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New Exhibition Hall for Historical Communication Devices Opens at Herat Museum
A new exhibition hall featuring 750 historical communication devices has opened at the Ikhtiyaruddin Citadel Museum in Herat. Provincial cultural officials stated the display aims to educate the public and preserve Afghanistan’s telecommunications heritage.
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Afghanistan Powerlifting Team Departs for International Tournament in Belarus
Afghanistan’s national powerlifting team, consisting of six athletes and a coach, has traveled to Belarus for an international tournament running from May 6 to May 10. The event will feature youth, masters, and open categories with competitors from multiple countries.
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Sixth Anniversary of Former TOLOnews Head Mojahid Kakar’s Passing Marked
Media professionals and colleagues gathered on the 15th of Thor to mark the sixth anniversary of Mojahid Kakar’s passing, reflecting on his decade-long career and contributions to Afghan journalism.
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Traditional Narinj Gul Poetry Gathering Held in Nangarhar
The traditional Narinj Gul poetry gathering was held in Nangarhar province after a delay caused by recent flooding. Officials and poets used the event to emphasize cultural preservation and national unity.
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Afghanistan to Compete in Four-Nation Football Tournament in Maldives
The Afghanistan Football Federation announced that the national team will compete in a four-nation tournament in the Maldives from June 1 to June 10, alongside Pakistan, the host nation, and Bangladesh’s under-23 squad. Officials stated the event will provide crucial match experience and support the team’s long-term development.
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Kabul Youth Boxing Selection Tournament Concludes with 26 Athletes Named to City Team
The Kabul City Youth Boxing Selection Competitions concluded after eight days of matches, with 26 athletes chosen from 260 participants to join the city’s youth national team. Senior sports officials attended the closing ceremony to award the selected boxers.
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Ministry Reports Printing of 70,000 Copies of Amir al-Mu'minin's Book Over Past Year
The Ministry of Information and Culture reported the distribution of roughly 70,000 copies of a book by Amir al-Mu'minin over the past year, alongside the nationwide rollout of provincial book booths and the reopening of 14 Kabul bookstores.
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Spring Volleyball Tournament Concludes in Logar Province
A spring volleyball tournament featuring thirty teams concluded in Logar province, with the Logar Atalan team winning the championship after a 3-0 victory in the final. Provincial sports officials stated the event aimed to promote youth unity and athletic development.
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Oscars to Require Human Actors and Writers, Excluding Fully AI-Generated Works
The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences will require human actors and writers for Oscar eligibility starting with the 2027 ceremony, effectively excluding fully AI-generated works while allowing AI as a production aid.
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Regional T20 Cricket Tournament Begins in Kunduz
The Afghanistan Cricket Board has launched a five-team T20 tournament in Kunduz province, featuring regional sides and promotional campaigns focused on refugee returns and national development. The competition runs through mid-May, with reports varying on the exact end date and official tournament title.
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Deputy Culture Minister Visits Historical Machin Khana Site in Kabul
Deputy Minister of Culture and Arts Mawlawi Atiqullah Azizi visited Kabul’s historical Machin Khana site to review new exhibitions, a military weapons museum, and a youth-built city model developed with the Aga Khan Cultural Foundation. He emphasized the importance of preserving historical landmarks as vital components of national identity.
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