Pajhwok Afghan News
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Pajhwok Afghan News is a news outlet based in Afghanistan that covers national and international news, including weather events, political developments, and humanitarian issues. It reports on events in Afghanistan and other regions, such as Iran, India, and the Middle East.
- 11 stories today
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- Top beat: Politics
- Tracked since 2026
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Today’s stories
- Empty seats at a 2026 World Cup match raise concerns over ticket pricesLow attendance at a 2026 FIFA World Cup match in Guadalajara, Mexico, with high ticket prices cited as a possible reason, raising concerns about accessibility for local fans and ticket pricing structure.
- Some Afghan and Iranian migrants may be transferred from the United States to Central AfricaThe Trump administration is considering deporting Afghan and Iranian migrants to the Central African Republic, including two Iranian women at risk of persecution, under a third-country deportation policy.
- Shaheen, Afghan trader discuss boosting fresh fruit exports to QatarAfghanistan's Ambassador to Qatar and an Afghan fruit importer discussed measures to boost fresh fruit exports to Qatar and expand market access for Afghan produce.
- 120,000 candidates take part in 1405 Kankor examinationThe National Examination Authority conducted the final round of the 1405 Kankor examination with 120,000 participants, including various groups who missed earlier rounds, and announced separate exams for graduates from specific provinces.
- Kazakhstan grain, flour exports to Afghanistan rise 58% in 8 monthsKazakhstan's grain and flour exports to Afghanistan increased by 58% over eight months, reaching 2 million tons, driven by rising demand in Central Asia and Afghanistan.
- Afghan 12-member Kurash team departs for Asian Championships in TajikistanA 12-member Afghan Kurash team has left for Dushanbe, Tajikistan, to participate in the 15th Asian Kurash Championships, referee training courses, and the Asian Kurash Confederation's annual congress.
- 165 Afghan prisoners transferred from Iran to Afghanistan; 9 death sentences commuted165 Afghan prisoners were transferred from Iran to Afghanistan, with nine death sentences commuted to long-term imprisonment. A female Iranian national was also transferred from Afghanistan to Iran.
- EU commission shares IEA delegation list with Belgium for possible visit
- Mexico defeats South Africa 2-0 in 2026 World Cup openerMexico defeated South Africa 2-0 in the opening match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup at Azteca Stadium in Mexico City.
- Trump says Iran-US deal could be signed this weekUS President Trump stated that an Iran-US deal could be signed by the end of the week, including lifting a naval blockade on Iran, though Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu was reportedly surprised by the remarks.
- Afghanistan A beat India A by 4 runs in rain-hit tri-nation series openerAfghanistan A defeated India A by 4 runs using the DLS method in a rain-affected match of the Sri Lanka A Tri-Nation Series 2026.
- 7 suspects arrested over double murder, robbery in Herat
- IHRF calls for probe into Pakistani military airstrikes in AfghanistanThe International Human Rights Foundation (IHRF) has called for an investigation into Pakistani military airstrikes in Afghanistan, citing civilian casualties and potential violations of international law. The strikes, which killed 13 people including 11 children, occurred in Kunar, Khost, and Paktika provinces. UNAMA reported similar casualties, and the IHRF urged the UN Human Rights Council and ICC to investigate.
- 7 killed, 17 injured in China’s Guangxi explosionSeven people were killed and 17 injured in an explosion in China's Guangxi region. Authorities are investigating the cause and have ruled out a gas pipeline link.
- Over 400 Afghan prisoners transferred from Iran to AfghanistanOver 400 Afghan prisoners were transferred from Iran to Afghanistan following diplomatic efforts, with a ceremony attended by officials from both countries.