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Iran, Russia agree on reducing tension between Afghanistan and Pakistan: Araqchi

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi says Tehran and Moscow share a common position on Afghanistan, reducing tensions between Kabul and Islamabad, and countering terrorist threats. Araqchi made the remarks on Monday during a joint press conference with Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov in Tehran. Earlier…

People need sports and recreation, says Anas Haqqani

Haqqani said Afghanistan has the capacity to grow in various sectors and would not face problems similar to those experienced during the presence of the Soviet Union and the United States in the country.

IEA launches 40 million afghani road rehabilitation project in Panjshir

The Ministry of Public Works of the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan (IEA) has launched a 40 million afghani (AFN) project to rehabilitate 45 kilometres of the main road in Panjshir province, aiming to improve road conditions and facilitate safer travel. The project was officially inaugurated in the presence of Panjshir…

Greek coast guard says 12 migrants die in Aegean sea crossings

Twelve migrants died Monday attempting to cross the Aegean Sea, including six people whose bodies were found after their boat collided with a police vessel, authorities said. A baby and four women were among six people who died off the island of Lesbos on Monday following the collision, a coast guard official told…

Afghanistan finish runners-up after 6-0 defeat to Brazil in futsal final

Afghanistan lost 6-0 to Brazil in the final of the 2026 Futsal Nations Cup on Sunday, finishing runners-up after an impressive run to the final of the six-nation tournament. Brazil dominated the final at the Max Rosenmann Gymnasium in São José dos Pinhais, Paraná, with Fabinho scoring twice, while Leandro Lino…

OIC chief says it will continue dialogue with IEA on women and girls’ rights

The Secretary-General of the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC), Ismail Ould Cheikh Ahmed, has said the organization will continue engaging with the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan (IEA) on women’s and girls’ rights to education and employment, while supporting the country’s humanitarian and economic needs. “In…

Uzbekistan, UNICEF discuss pharmaceutical supplies to Afghanistan

Uzbekistan’s Agency for the Development of the Medical and Pharmaceutical Industry has held talks with UNICEF representatives and local pharmaceutical companies on expanding cooperation and opportunities to supply medicines to Afghanistan. The meeting was attended by Agency Director Abdulla Azizov, UNICEF…

France rocked by nationwide clashes, looting and fires

France was left reeling after Saturday’s demonstrations over the rising cost of living erupted into widespread violence, with clashes between police and protesters, looting and fires reported across the country. Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu said 1,200 people had been arrested and 150 police officers injured in…

Afghanistan reach Brazil futsal tournament final after beating Cape Verde 4-2

Afghanistan’s national futsal team reached the final of the six-nation tournament in Brazil after defeating Cape Verde 4-2 in the semi-final. Hamid Reza Hosseini scored twice to play a key role in Afghanistan’s victory, while Seyed Hossein Mousavi and Omid Qanbari scored one goal each. Afghanistan had earlier drawn…

Afghan Red Crescent, Austrian and Danish counterparts discuss humanitarian cooperation

The Afghan Red Crescent Society (ARCS) has discussed expanding humanitarian cooperation with representatives of the Austrian and Danish Red Cross societies, focusing on assistance for vulnerable families and support for returning Afghan refugees to achieve self-reliance. According to an ARCS statement, Shahabuddin…

Afghanistan railways chief attends ECO regional meeting in Kazakhstan

Abdul Karim Fateh, director general of the Afghanistan Railway Authority, led a technical delegation to the 14th Regional Meeting of the Economic Cooperation Organization (ECO), held in Astana, the capital of Kazakhstan. Mohammad Ashraf Haqshinas, spokesperson for the Ministry of Public Works of the Islamic Emirate of…

Afghanistan Champions League: Abu Muslim Farah beat Sarsabz Yashlar 3-1

Abu Muslim Farah began the second half of the sixth season of Afghanistan Champions League Roshan with a 3-1 victory over Sarsabz Yashlar at the Afghanistan Football Federation Stadium on Friday. Samiullah Naderi opened the scoring for Abu Muslim Farah in the second minute, but Sayed Amir equalized for Sarsabz Yashlar…

IEA ambassador: Daesh leadership and centers ‘completely’ eliminated in Afghanistan

Gul Hassan Hassan, the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan’s (IEA) ambassador to Russia, said on Friday that the group’s leadership and centers had been completely eliminated from Afghan territory. He made the remarks during a joint security conference in Moscow involving the Collective Security Treaty Organization (CSTO)…

IEA calls on UNAMA to base its reports on facts

Hamdullah Fitrat, Deputy Spokesperson for the Islamic Emirate, has called on the United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) to base its assessments on accurate information and objective facts in response to the mission’s latest report. Fitrat said the report described the detention of some individuals by…

EU envoy says restrictions on women and girls an obstacle to normalizing ties with IEA

The European Union’s Special Envoy for Afghanistan, Thomas Frellesen, has described restrictions on women and girls as a major obstacle to normalising relations between the EU and the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan (IEA), following a three-day visit to Kabul. According to an EU statement issued Thursday, Frellesen…

Qatar calls for more international aid for Afghan refugees and returnees

Qatar has called for stronger international solidarity, increased humanitarian and development assistance, and continued constructive dialogue on Afghanistan amid the return of large numbers of Afghans from neighboring countries. The call was made by Qatar’s Permanent Mission to the United Nations Office in Geneva…

School roof collapse kills teacher, 21 children in NW Pakistan

Twenty-one pupils and a teacher were killed on Thursday after a roof collapsed at a school in the northwest Pakistani city of Peshawar, a hospital official said. Asim Khan from Peshawar’s Lady Reading Hospital confirmed the toll to AFP, adding that over 30 people were injured, with six believed to be in a critical…

Ukraine’s Zelenskiy says it is ‘painful’ when Trump chooses a different side

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said in an interview on Wednesday ​that it was “painful” when Donald ‌Trump took another side in Ukraine’s ongoing war with Russia, after the US President said ​Zelenskiy should be replaced. Zelenskiy told ​Piers Morgan Uncensored: “It’s painful when President Trump ⁠chooses one…

ARCS, UK envoy discuss humanitarian needs of vulnerable Afghans

Shahabuddin Delawar, president of the Afghan Red Crescent Society (ARCS), met with Richard Lindsay, the UK’s Special Representative for Afghanistan, to discuss the country’s humanitarian situation and ways to expand assistance for vulnerable communities. According to ARCS, the meeting focused on support for people…

FM Muttaqi says IEA values ties with India under its balanced foreign policy

Amir Khan Muttaqi, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan, met with Yatin Patel, India’s chargé d’affaires in Kabul, on Wednesday. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs said Muttaqi emphasized that, in line with its balanced foreign policy, the Islamic Emirate attaches importance to relations with…

Afghanistan and UK stress expanding bilateral cooperation

Mohammad Naeem, Deputy Minister for Finance and Administration at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan, met on Wednesday with Richard Lindsay, the UK’s Special Representative for Afghanistan. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs said the two sides discussed Afghanistan’s political, economic…

OIC envoy briefs Kabul diplomats on talks with Afghan authorities

The Organization of Islamic Cooperation’s (OIC) Special Envoy to Afghanistan, Ambassador Dr Tarig Ali Bakheet, has briefed ambassadors and heads of mission from OIC member states in Kabul on the outcomes of his official visit to the country. The briefing followed meetings with Afghanistan’s authorities and…

Afghan delegation attends 41st international exhibition in Indonesia

Habibullah Omar, deputy for cultural affairs at the Afghanistan Chamber of Commerce and Investment, led a 50-member business delegation to the 41st International Exhibition in Indonesia. The delegation included members of the leadership of the Kabul and Balkh chambers of commerce and investment, along with…

Yemen hospitals overwhelmed by surge in war casualties, Red Cross warns

Hospitals across Yemen are struggling to cope with a sharp rise in war casualties ​as intensified fighting along multiple front lines ‌strains its already fragile health system, the Red Cross said on Wednesday. Front-line hospitals in areas including Marib, Taiz ​and Yemen’s Red Sea coast were seeing unprecedented…

Guterres proposes 60 job cuts at UNAMA

Guterres also proposed an additional $3.2 million for the Independent Investigative Mechanism for Afghanistan, following its initial establishment phase in 2026.

Afghan farmers adopt climate-resilient innovations to improve food security

Farmers across Afghanistan are adopting innovative farming methods to conserve water, reduce post-harvest losses and increase household incomes, the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) says. Ahead of World Food Day 2026, observed under the theme “Innovate today. Nourish tomorrow,” the FAO…

Afghanistan railway chief heads to Kazakhstan for ECO meeting

Abdul Karim Fateh, head of the Afghanistan Railway Authority, has travelled to Kazakhstan with a technical delegation to attend the 14th Ministerial Meeting on Transport of the Economic Cooperation Organization (ECO) which will be held in Astana on Thursday. According to the authority, Fateh is expected to outline the…

Afghanistan hold Bangladesh to dramatic draw in Abu Dhabi Test

Afghanistan produced a remarkable rearguard effort to secure a draw against Bangladesh in their one-off Test in Abu Dhabi on Tuesday, surviving 142 overs in their second innings to deny their opponents victory after five days of intense competition. Sediqullah Atal led Afghanistan’s resistance with a marathon 111 off…

Muttaqi and Qatar’s envoy discuss Afghanistan’s ties with international community

Afghanistan’s Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi met on Tuesday with Qatar’s ambassador to Kabul, Mirdif Al-Qashouti, to discuss strengthening bilateral relations and expanding Afghanistan’s engagement with the international community. In a statement, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs said the meeting focused on Qatar’s…

Afghanistan and Iran stress expanding industrial and mining cooperation

Alireza Bikdeli, Iran’s ambassador to Kabul, met on Tuesday with officials of the Afghanistan Chamber of Industries and Mines to discuss expanding economic relations, joint investment, and strengthening cooperation in the industrial and mining sectors. During the meeting, Khan Mohammad Khan, deputy for industry at the…

Afghanistan suspends BBC radio broadcasts over ‘repeated violations’

Afghanistan’s Ministry of Information and Culture says BBC radio broadcasts across the country have been suspended due to what it described as “repeated violations.” Safiullah Raed, head of media monitoring at the ministry, confirmed the suspension, without providing further details. The BBC has also confirmed that…

Afghanistan needs international assistance to combat climate change: Baradar

Mullah Abdul Ghani Baradar, Deputy Prime Minister for Economic Affairs, has called for Afghanistan to have fair access to international financial and technical assistance to combat climate change and reduce losses caused by natural disasters. Speaking at a ceremony marking the International Day for Disaster Risk…

Hairatan railway port sees over 280 wagon arrivals daily from Central Asia

The Hairatan railway port in northern Afghanistan receives between 280 and 300 freight wagons daily from Central Asian countries, highlighting its growing role in connecting Afghanistan to regional and international markets. The 75-kilometer Hairatan–Mazar-e-Sharif railway links Afghanistan with Uzbekistan and…

NASA’s Perseverance rover breaks record for off-planet driving on Mars

NASA’s robotic Perseverance rover has now driven farther than any other vehicle on the surface of any world ​other than Earth, racking up 28.1 miles (45.2 km) since arriving on Mars in 2021, the US space agency said on Tuesday. The car-sized, ‌six-wheeled rover reached the milestone 5-1/2 years into its mission to…

Russia warns against return of US military infrastructure to Afghanistan

Russia has warned that the return of US military infrastructure to Afghanistan would pose a direct threat to all countries in the region, as Moscow continues to strengthen security and economic cooperation with Kabul. Alexander Venediktov, deputy secretary of Russia’s Security Council, said the United States had made…

Afghanistan face daunting 479-run chase against Bangladesh in Abu Dhabi Test

Afghanistan were left needing 347 more runs to reach their 479-run target, with seven wickets in hand, after Bangladesh strengthened their grip on the one-off Test in Abu Dhabi on Monday. Afghanistan ended the fourth day at 132 for three, with Sediqullah Atal unbeaten on 35 after facing 126 deliveries and Hashmatullah…

Afghanistan reports efforts to prevent child marriage as UNICEF urges action

Afghanistan’s Ministry of Vice and Virtue says it has prevented several cases of forced and underage marriage in the past five months, as UNICEF calls for urgent action to protect girls and end child marriage. Ministry spokesperson Saif-ul-Islam Khyber said the cases included attempts to prevent the marriages of two…

Afghanistan U19 begin Asia Cup Preparations with Oman tour

Afghanistan’s Under-19 cricket team departed for Oman on Monday for a six-match Youth ODI series against Bangladesh and the hosts as part of its preparations for the U19 Asia Cup in November. According to the Afghanistan Cricket Board (ACB), the Afghan youth side will face Bangladesh U19 in a four-match series from…

UN rights envoy urges ICC to probe alleged Pakistani war crimes in Afghanistan

UN special rapporteur Richard Bennett says Pakistani airstrikes that kill Afghan civilians may constitute war crimes, calling for independent investigations and accountability. In an interview with the BBC, Bennett said the United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) had documented civilian casualties in…