Mass funeral held for victims of deadly Herat attack

Officials confirmed that one suspect has been arrested in connection with the attack, and investigations remain ongoing.

Pakistan urged to halt deportation of Afghan refugees as concerns mount

Refugees International estimates that more than 1.3 million Afghans became undocumented after PoR cards stopped being renewed in 2025, while nearly two million now face the...

IEA slams UN sanctions as ‘unreasonable’ after update to listings

Speaking in response to the move, Islamic Emirate spokesperson Zabihullah Mujahid said the continued use of sanctions reflects a failure of policy and analysis.

Regional security talks focus on Afghanistan border risks

Officials reviewed progress on joint efforts to strengthen border security, with further meetings of foreign and defense ministers expected in the coming months.

Trump says Iran wants to make a deal

Trump said ​that talks had hit a roadblock related to nuclear issues and ​that a "blockade" of ​ships transiting the Strait of Hormuz ‌had ⁠begun.

Tahawol: Consequences of US blockade on Strait of Hormuz discussed

Saar: New Afghanistan–Uzbekistan trade agreement discussed

NATO allies reject US Hormuz blockade, push for diplomatic solution

NATO allies including the United Kingdom and France have refused to join a U.S.-led plan to blockade the Strait of Hormuz, instead calling for a diplomatic...

Conflict with Pakistan deepens challenges for Afghan women, report finds

The findings underline the importance of sustained humanitarian engagement to address the evolving needs of communities affected by the conflict.

RCB, Gujarat Titans secure wins in Sunday IPL double-header

In the first match, Gujarat Titans defeated Lucknow Super Giants by seven wickets with eight balls to spare.

Afghanistan–Uzbekistan forum secures $520 million in trade and investment deals

Officials said the agreements include $300 million in investment commitments, $150 million in imports, and $70 million in exports.

China establishes new Xinjiang county near sensitive border region

The county will fall under the administration of Kashgar Prefecture, a historic hub that has long served as a gateway between China and Central and South...

US military says it will start blockade of all ships going to and from Iran on Monday

Additional information will be provided to commercial mariners through a ⁠formal ​notice before the ​blockade starts, CENTCOM added.

Kazakhstan targets $3 billion trade expansion with Afghanistan

Kazakhstan is aiming to boost its annual trade volume with Afghanistan to $3 billion, a significant rise from the current level of around $500 million, the...

Economic shock of Middle East war to cast shadow over IMF, World Bank meetings

But economists are urging governments to use only targeted and temporary steps to ease the pain of higher prices for their citizens, since broader measures could...

Tahawol: Failure of US–Iran talks in Islamabad discussed

Saar: Iran–US talks in Islamabad end inconclusive

IEA FM calls Kabul-Pakistan talks ‘positive’ in meeting with Turkish envoy

Amir Khan Muttaqi, the Foreign Minister of the Islamic Emirate, met with Turkish Chargé d’Affaires to Kabul, Sadin Ay Yildiz, to discuss regional developments and the...

UN warns of critical funding shortfall for humanitarian aid in Afghanistan

The United Nations has raised alarm over a significant funding gap threatening the continuation of humanitarian assistance in Afghanistan, as millions remain in urgent need of...

Global outrage triggered after deadly attack on civilians in Herat

A deadly attack on civilians in western Afghanistan has sparked widespread international condemnation and has seen an outpouring of condolences from individuals and organizations across the...