Saar: Upcoming negotiations between Iran-US discussed

Japan trumps Afghanistan 6-0 in AFC Futsal Asian Cup quarter-final

The Afghanistan national futsal team was eliminated from the 2026 AFC Futsal Asian Cup in Indonesia after suffering a 6–0 defeat to Japan in their fourth...

FM Muttaqi and Turkish envoy discuss strengthening Kabul-Ankara ties

Sadin Ayyıldız, the new head of Turkey’s diplomatic mission in Kabul, met in an introductory visit with Amir Khan Muttaqi, the Foreign Minister of the Islamic...

Afghan, Indonesian sports officials discuss expanding cooperation

Indonesian officials said the deputy minister plans to visit Afghanistan in the future to further advance cooperation.

UNAMA: Afghanistan ranks among highest for explosive ordnance casualties

UNAMA stressed that greater awareness and coordinated action are essential to saving lives and improving safety across Afghanistan.

Russia denies mediating Pakistan’s ties with India and Afghanistan

The comments were issued in written responses ahead of Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov’s annual press conference, after questions could not be addressed due to time constraints.

UNDP warns Afghanistan’s new development strategy faces major risks

The plan targets 3–5 percent annual economic growth, a 10 percent rise in exports, $5 billion in foreign investment by 2030, and expanded infrastructure, energy and...

UNSC poised to extend mandate of Afghanistan sanctions monitoring team

According to the report, the current mandate of the Monitoring Team is set to expire on February 17.

Afghanistan seeks expanded ties with Russia in energy, mining and infrastructure

TASS reported that Kabul is also prepared to cooperate with Moscow in the extraction of mineral resources.

Tahawol: Afghanistan’s bid to engage with SCO

Saar: Afghanistan and Iran’s expanding ties discussed

Central Asia and Afghanistan are key security concerns for CSTO: Lavrov

Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said on Monday that security risks in Central Asia and developments in Afghanistan are among the primary concerns for the Collective...

Afghanistan to establish first-ever faculty of ‘prophetic medicine’

The Ministry of Higher Education of Afghanistan has announced that the leader of the Islamic Emirate has approved the establishment of a faculty dedicated to “Prophetic...

Afghanistan crush Scotland in ICC T20 World Cup warm-up

Afghanistan delivered a dominant performance against Scotland in their ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 warm-up match on Monday, registering a comprehensive 184/6 in 20 overs...

Renovation of Afghanistan–Iran border markers to begin in the near future

Afghanistan’s Minister of Borders and Tribal Affairs, Noorullah Noori, has announced that the long-delayed demarcation and renovation of border markers along the Afghanistan–Iran frontier will officially...

Pakistan to boycott T20 World Cup group match against India

Pakistan will boycott their February 15 match of the Twenty20 World Cup against arch-rivals India in Colombo, the Pakistan government said on Sunday while approving the...

Afghanistan seeks to resume active role in SCO, envoy to Russia says

In an interview with TASS, Hassan confirmed that Kabul considers renewed engagement with the SCO both possible and appropriate.

Afghanistan faces worsening water crisis as millions return home

Around 80% of Kabul’s groundwater is unsafe, and nearly half of the city’s wells have already dried up, the report stated. Experts warn the city’s aquifers...

Sheikha Al Mayassa unveils Empire of Light: Visions and Voices of Afghanistan

Featuring nearly 150 artefacts, the exhibition brings together archaeological objects, metalwork, glass, manuscripts, textiles, and architectural elements that reflect the country’s rich and diverse cultural legacy.

Afghanistan in new kit for T20 World Cup warm-up against Scotland

As part of their preparations for the global tournament, the Afghan squad is also scheduled to play a second practice match on February 4 at the...