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A news outlet based in Afghanistan that covers international and regional news, including politics, sports, and global events. It reports on topics such as Afghanistan's mediation efforts, FIFA World Cup squads, and global climate risks.
- 9 stories today
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Today’s stories
- Final round of 1405 Kankor exam concludes in AfghanistanAfghanistan remains among the least peaceful countries in the 2026 Global Peace Index, while an Islamic Emirate delegation prepares to discuss refugee returns with the EU, and religious leaders in Herat call for unity amid recent protests.
- Afghan delegation expected in Belgium for talks on refugees returnsAfghanistan remains among the least peaceful countries in the 2026 Global Peace Index, with ongoing security challenges and a protest in Herat addressed by religious leaders.
- SpaceX IPO propels Elon Musk to become world’s first trillionaireThe U.S. conducted strikes on Iran targets, prompting Iranian counter-attacks, as Trump threatened more attacks unless a peace deal is reached.
- New Kabul city project faces delays as officials call for greater oversightEtihad Airways increases Kabul flights to twice daily in July, ACCI seeks trade deals with U.S. and Russia, and Afghan banks plan to fund railway project.
- Afghanistan among world’s least peaceful countries in 2026 Global Peace IndexAfghanistan is ranked among the world's least peaceful countries, while religious leaders in Herat urged unity after a protest over dress regulations. Russia supports reviving regional cooperation with Afghanistan.
- Religious scholars call for unity as tensions ease in Herat following protestReligious scholars urge unity in Herat amid easing tensions, Russia supports reviving the SCO-Afghanistan Contact Group, and Afghanistan-Pakistan dialogue takes place in Turkey to address regional tensions.
- Trump says Iran war deal close as Strait of Hormuz tensions lingerTrump says a deal with Iran could be signed soon, potentially opening the Strait of Hormuz, but Iran has not finalized the agreement and tensions remain high.
- UK defence minister quits, says Starmer not spending enough to keep country safeThe US launched strikes against Iran, citing aggression, while Iran retaliated with attacks on US bases. Trump threatened further strikes if no peace deal is reached, and diplomatic efforts continued.
- Mexico get World Cup party started with win as South Africa see redMexico defeated South Africa 2-0 in a World Cup opener with three red cards, marking the first 48-team World Cup and the first to be held in three countries.
- Tahawol: Middle East crisis and future of Islamic world discussedDiscussions on the Middle East crisis and the future of the Islamic world are taking place, with focus on regional conflicts and diplomatic talks.
- Afghanistan A edge India A by four runs in rain-hit Tri-Nation openerAfghanistan A defeated India A by four runs via the Duckworth-Lewis-Stern method in a rain-affected Tri-Nation A Series match in Sri Lanka. The match was called off when Afghanistan A was ahead of the DLS par score.
- Saar: Kabul-Islamabad informal talks in Istanbul discussedKabul and Islamabad held informal talks in Istanbul discussing regional issues and cooperation.
- At least 15 killed, dozens injured as protests rock Pakistan-administered KashmirIranian Revolutionary Guards attacked a U.S. base in Jordan and other targets in the Gulf, escalating tensions after U.S. strikes near the Strait of Hormuz. The U.S. intercepted most missiles and drones, with no immediate reports of casualties.
- Mexico and South Africa set to open historic 2026 World CupMexico and South Africa will open the 2026 FIFA World Cup in a historic match at Estadio Azteca, marking the largest World Cup with 48 teams. The event will be broadcast in Afghanistan through Ariana Television and FM radio.
- Russia backs revival of SCO-Afghanistan Contact GroupRussia supports reviving the SCO-Afghanistan Contact Group, while Afghanistan and Pakistan hold dialogue in Turkey amid tensions and civilian casualties from Pakistani air strikes.