Important News
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Belarus Says It Is Ready to Cooperate on Oil Transfers to Afghanistan
Belarus says it is ready to cooperate with Afghanistan on oil imports, trade expansion and direct ties with government bodies…
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Karzai ties Taliban legitimacy to lifting restrictions on women
Hamid Karzai says Taliban legitimacy depends on lifting restrictions on girls' education and women's work, as global pressure continues.
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Afghan Opposition Figures Mourn Death of Hasib Panjshiri
Afghan opposition leaders and parties have offered condolences after the killing of Hasib Panjshiri, a commander in the National Resistance…
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US Says It Will Intensify Sanctions Against Iran
US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent says Washington will intensify sanctions on Iran amid continued economic pressure.
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Yemen’s Armed Forces Say Drone Strike Hit Saudi Arabia’s Najran
Yemen’s armed forces say they carried out two drone strikes on Najran Airport and Aramco facilities in Saudi Arabia.
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US Deploys USS George Washington to the Middle East
USS George Washington enters the Middle East as the Abraham Lincoln returns to the US amid crew and logistics concerns.
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Taliban says $2.5 million cement deal with Iran has been finalized
Taliban officials say a $2.5 million cement deal with Iran has been finalized at an Afghanistan-Iran economic meeting in Farah.
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Chatham House awards 2026 prize to Afghan women
Chatham House awards its 2026 prize to Afghan women in recognition of their resistance to Taliban restrictions.
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Egypt, Qatar and Turkey condemn escalation of Israeli attacks on Gaza
Egypt, Qatar and Turkey condemn the escalation of Israeli attacks on Gaza and warn it could undermine ceasefire efforts.
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Pezeshkian Calls for Easier Trade and Transit Routes With Afghanistan
Iran's president urges faster trade and transit with Afghanistan as customs delays and border crossing problems continue.