Important News
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Emeralds from Panjshir Sold for $471,000 in Latest Auction
Eleven boxes of Panjshir emeralds weighing 8,593 carats sold for $471,650, raising concerns over transparency and local benefits under Taliban…
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Maulana Fazlur Rehman Ready to Mediate Peace Talks Between Afghanistan and Pakistan
Maulana Fazlur Rehman offers to mediate peace talks between Afghanistan and Pakistan, urging calm and constructive dialogue amid tense relations.
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Taliban Announces Opening of First DNA Testing Laboratory in Afghanistan
Taliban announces Afghanistan's first operational DNA testing lab, marking a milestone in forensic medicine amid concerns over transparency and justice.
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Clashes Resume Between Taliban and Pakistani Border Forces in Shorabak District
Clashes between Taliban and Pakistani border forces resumed in Kandahar's Shorabak district, escalating tensions along the disputed Durand Line.
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UNICEF Warns Afghan Schoolchildren Are Attending Classes Without Learning
UNICEF reports a deep crisis in Afghanistan's education system, with over 90% of 10-year-olds unable to read simple texts despite…
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Khalilzad Criticizes Pakistan’s Double Standards on Afghanistan Policy
Zalmay Khalilzad criticizes Pakistan’s double policies on Afghanistan, urging Islamabad to focus on internal issues amid ongoing regional tensions.
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UNDP Implements Alternative Opium Poppy Cultivation Program in Six Afghan Provinces
Since 2016, UNDP has invested over $90M to shift Afghan farmers from opium poppy to horticulture in six provinces, facing…
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Salang Road Closed for 10 Days for Tunnel Maintenance
Salang Road, a key Afghan highway, will be closed for 10 days for tunnel repairs. Drivers must use the Doshi-Bamyan…
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Venezuela Closes Embassies in Norway and Australia Amid Rising Tensions with the US
Venezuela closes embassies in Norway and Australia amid tensions with the US while opening new missions in Burkina Faso and…
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Sharm El-Sheikh Summit Yields Gaza Peace Agreement Amid Ongoing Controversies
The Sharm El-Sheikh summit resulted in a Gaza peace agreement amid criticism over ignored Israeli violations and humanitarian concerns.