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Unidentified Drone Crashes in Central Afghanistan; Origins and Purpose Unclear
An unidentified unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) crashed early Thursday morning in the central Afghan province of Maidan Wardak, according to multiple sources linked to the Taliban.…
Daily Returns Continue as Over 2,200 Afghans Repatriated from Iran and Pakistan
More than 2,200 Afghan refugees returned to their homeland on Tuesday, continuing a steady flow of repatriations from the neighboring countries of Iran and Pakistan, according to…
Kazakhstan Expands Wheat Exports to Afghanistan Amid Regional Trade Disruptions
Astana, Kazakhstan – Kazakhstan has significantly increased its wheat exports to Afghanistan, with shipments rising 36.8 percent from 190,000 tons to 260,000 tons between September…
2,000-Year-Old Greco-Buddhist Queen Statue Unearthed in Afghanistan’s Kapisa Province
KAPISA, AFGHANISTAN — A remarkably preserved Greco-Buddhist statue, believed to be approximately 2,000 years old, has been discovered in Afghanistan’s central Kapisa province,…
UNICEF Warns: Funding Shortfalls Threaten to Push Six Million Children Out of School, Jeopardizing Essential Lifelines
The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) issued a stark warning this week, stating that persistent cuts to global education funding risk depriving an estimated six million…
Iran Intensifies Crackdown, Detains Dozens of Undocumented Afghan Migrants Amid Regional Tensions
Iranian authorities have detained 43 undocumented Afghan migrants in the northern city of Tonekabon, Mazandaran province, marking a significant escalation in Tehran's nationwide…
Afghanistan Marks 46th Anniversary of Soviet Invasion Amid Ongoing Crises
KABUL, Afghanistan — The nation solemnly observed the 46th anniversary of the Soviet Union’s military invasion on Saturday, a pivotal event that continues to cast a long shadow…
Iran Expands Biometric Screening Along Afghan Border Amid Security Crackdown and Deportations
Iran has launched a mandatory biometric registration system for all Afghan nationals at the major Dogharoun border crossing, marking a significant escalation in border control…
Afghan Embassy in Tokyo Announces Full Suspension of Operations After January 31, 2026
The Embassy of Afghanistan in Tokyo announced on Friday, December 26, that it will completely suspend all functions and services effective January 31, 2026. The decision, made in…
Iran Executes Afghan Nationals Amidst Surge in Capital Punishment, Drawing International Condemnation
Shiraz, Iran – In a move that has intensified international scrutiny of its human rights record, Iran executed at least a dozen prisoners this week, including an Afghan citizen…