Afghanistan, Russia convene first meeting of joint economic and trade commission in Kazan

The first meeting of the Joint Economic and Trade Commission between Afghanistan and Russia was held in Kazan, on the sidelines of the 17th international conference...

Afghanistan-Pakistan tensions delaying major projects across the region: Russian envoy

Russian Ambassador to Pakistan Albert P. Khorev has said that tensions between Afghanistan and Pakistan are harming regional trade and delaying major infrastructure and energy projects...

China’s Xi signals trade progress as ‘biggest summit’ with Trump begins

China’s Xi Jinping hailed positive trade negotiations with the United States at the start of a two-day summit with President Donald Trump in Beijing on Thursday,...

Tahawol: Donald Trump’s trip to China discussed

Saar: Hopes for easing tensions between Kabul-Islamabad discussed

Trump says no need for China’s help on Iran as shippers seek passage through Hormuz

U.S. President ​Donald Trump has said he does not expect to need China’s help to end the war in Iran and ease Tehran’s grip on the...

Minister of Refugees meets Sadin Ay Yildiz, discusses Afghan migrant issues in Turkey

Mawlawi Abdul Kabir, the Minister of Refugees and Repatriation, met Wednesday with Sadin Ay Yildiz, head of Turkey’s diplomatic mission in Afghanistan, and discussed the expansion...

Afghanistan signs $46 million deal to develop standard laboratory complexes

The Office of Mullah Abdul Ghani Baradar has announced a contract worth over $46 million for the construction and outfitting of standard laboratory complexes in Kabul...

Illegal mining and gold panning suspended in Shighnan district of Badakhshan

Officials said the main objective of the meeting was to curb illegal extraction activities and address the concerns of local residents.

Afghan border forces seize large shipment of medical supplies and seeds near Torkham

The operation was based on intelligence and counter-intelligence reports, the statement added.

EU says engagement with Afghan authorities is operational, not recognition

European Commission spokesperson Markus Lammert said the EU’s interaction with Afghan authorities is mandated by the Council and aligns with its established policy framework.

Khalilzad accuses Pakistan of playing ‘double game’ amid Iran-US tensions

“Working simultaneously with and against the US has been a pattern of Pakistani policies for the last 40 years,” Khalilzad wrote.

US war in Iran has cost $29 billion so far, Pentagon says

On April 29, the ​Pentagon said the war at that point ​had cost $25 billion.

Tahawol: China’s optimism on Kabul–Islamabad talks discussed

Saar: IEA high-ranking delegation’s visit to Kazan discussed

Muttaqi meets Norway’s new special envoy, discusses political and regional cooperation

The Islamic Emirate’s Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi has held talks with Bjørn Johansen, Norway’s newly appointed Special Representative for Afghanistan, focusing on political and regional...

UNICEF reports 70 children killed in West Bank and East Jerusalem since 2025

The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) says 70 children have been killed in the occupied Palestinian territories excluding Gaza since the beginning of 2025, averaging about...

Slovenia contributes €200,000 to support UNFPA humanitarian work in Afghanistan

The Government of Slovenia has contributed €200,000 to the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) to support humanitarian work in Afghanistan, focusing on reproductive health and protection...

Afghanistan rejects Pakistan’s allegations as ‘baseless’

The Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan has rejected recent accusations by Pakistani officials claiming that attacks inside Pakistan were planned from Afghan territory, describing the allegations as...

UNAMA reports hundreds of civilian casualties in Pakistan-linked violence across Afghanistan

The United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) has reported that nearly 800 civilians were killed or wounded during the first three months of 2026 in...