Death toll rises in armed attack in Herat; 11 killed, 8 injured

Authorities have confirmed that one suspect has been arrested in connection with the attack.

US, Iran teams in Pakistan for peace talks amid doubts over Lebanon, sanctions

The Iranian delegation, led by parliamentary Speaker Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf and Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi, arrived on Friday.

Rajasthan Royals beat Royal Challengers Bengaluru by six wickets

Sent in to bat, RCB rode on a fighting half-century by skipper Rajat Patidar (63) to post 201 for 8.

UN warns of deepening humanitarian crisis in Afghanistan, calls for urgent aid

Dujarric also highlighted a 5.9-magnitude earthquake that struck the Hindu Kush region on Sunday, causing additional casualties and damage, including in Kabul and nearby areas.

Tawsia: New transit route with Tatarstan, MoU with Uzbekistan discussed

7 killed, 13 injured in shooting by unidentified gunmen in Herat

Seven people were killed and 13 injured in a shooting by unidentified armed men in Herat province, said Interior Ministry spokesperson Abdul Mateen Qani. Qani added...

Vance warns Iran not to “play us” as he leaves for talks

Vice ​President JD Vance said ‌on Friday he was looking forward to having positive negotiations ​with Iran as he ​left for talks in Pakistan ⁠with a...

Etihad Airways to expand Kabul–Abu Dhabi flights to daily service amid surging demand

Etihad relaunched the route on March 20, 2026, initially operating four weekly flights.

UK backs Afghanistan–Pakistan talks, calls dialogue key to lasting peace

Richard Lindsay, the UK’s Special Representative for Afghanistan, described the latest round of talks as a positive step forward.

Iran war doubles Russia’s main oil revenue to $9 bln in April, Reuters calculations show

For the whole of 2026, Russia has budgeted for 7.9 trillion roubles from the mineral extraction tax.

IEA defense minister meets Chinese envoy, emphasizes security and regional stability

Both sides concluded by emphasizing the need to build mutual trust, deepen bilateral cooperation, and expand regional partnerships.

Russian special envoy Dmitriev in US, meeting Trump administration members, sources say

The visit comes before the ​U.S. decision on whether to extend ​sanctions relief on Russian oil, which expires on April 11 and could also be on...

IPL 2026 – LSG crushes KKR by 3 wickets in a close contest

Batting second, LSG chased down the target in the last over of their innings, as the game went down to the wire with the home side...

ATN seals Ariana Snooker Championship deal for five seasons

Thursday’s agreement comes just one month away from the start of the second season of the tournament, which will be produced and broadcast by ATN.

Tahawol: China to host 2nd round of Kabul–Islamabad talks discussed

Saar: Fragile ceasefire in the Middle East reviewed

FIFA appoints record number of match officials for 2026 World Cup

A total of 52 referees, 88 assistant referees and 30 video match officials have been selected from across all six confederations and 50 member associations.

Afghanistan U-17s fall to Uzbekistan as CAFA campaign nears conclusion

Fans across Afghanistan can tune in to Ariana Television on Saturday to watch the team’s last match. Viewers are encouraged to follow Ariana News and Ariana...

Rutte presses NATO allies as Trump demands concrete support over Hormuz

Mark Rutte has urged NATO capitals to consider rapid commitments to help secure the Strait of Hormuz, after US President Donald Trump signaled he wants concrete...

India sends 3 tons of humanitarian aid to flood-affected families in Afghanistan

India has delivered three tons of humanitarian assistance to Afghanistan to support families impacted by recent flooding, the Afghanistan National Disaster Management Authority (ANDMA) said on...