167 Afghan Prisoners Transferred from Iran to Afghanistan
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167 Afghan Prisoners Transferred from Iran to Afghanistan

The prisoners were handed over to Taliban officials at the Milak border crossing in Helmand province to continue serving their sentences under bilateral agreements between the two countries.

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Taliban Bans Smartphone Use in Panjshir Schools

Politics

Taliban Bans Smartphone Use in Panjshir Schools

The ban takes effect on the twenty sixth of Jawza and was notified to school principals via WhatsApp groups from district education directors.

Amu TV, Developing

Siddiq Barmak's 'Postman' Secures International Sales Agent

Culture

Siddiq Barmak's 'Postman' Secures International Sales Agent

Paris-based Le Pacte has been named the international sales agent for the co-production involving German, French and Turkish companies. The film stars Iraqi Kurdish actor Hussein Hassan Ali and was shot partly in Dohuk, Iraq, and Berlin, Germany.

Amu TV, Reliable

Pakistan Defense Minister Says Multiple Negotiations with Taliban Failed to Produce Results

International

Pakistan Defense Minister Says Multiple Negotiations with Taliban Failed to Produce Results

Khawaja Asif told the National Assembly that Taliban officials agreed verbally to demands but refused formal written commitments, while requesting ten billion dollars in aid during the talks.

Amu TV, Reliable

UN Security Council Extends UNAMA Mandate in Afghanistan for One Year

International

UN Security Council Extends UNAMA Mandate in Afghanistan for One Year

The resolution assigns UNAMA roles in humanitarian coordination and dialogue facilitation while members voiced concerns over human rights and called for a special envoy to advance the Doha process.

ToloNews, Reliable

Afghanistan Expands Economic Ties with Central Asian Countries Through Trade and Projects

Economy

Afghanistan Expands Economic Ties with Central Asian Countries Through Trade and Projects

Trade with Uzbekistan has reached 1.5 billion dollars with a target of 5 billion dollars, supported by investments in gas and power, while similar volumes and infrastructure projects advance with Turkmenistan and Kazakhstan.

ToloNews, Reliable

Belgium Says Reviewing Invitations to Taliban Would Weaken Brussels' Position

International

Belgium Says Reviewing Invitations to Taliban Would Weaken Brussels' Position

A technical meeting is scheduled for June 22-23 in Brussels to discuss the return of Afghan migrants without legal residence in Europe, although no visa requests from Taliban members have been received yet.

Afghanistan International, Reliable

Taliban military court orders punishment for government employees using smartphones

Politics

Taliban military court orders punishment for government employees using smartphones

The directive applies to both workplace and home use, with violators referred to military courts and devices to be destroyed.

Afghanistan International, Reliable

Afghanistan's Shia Ulema Council Urges Taliban to Ensure Security for Ashura Ceremonies

Society

Afghanistan's Shia Ulema Council Urges Taliban to Ensure Security for Ashura Ceremonies

Issued on 25 Jawza, the statement also asked mourners to cooperate with security forces while the Taliban Central Corps Command 313 outlined plans for mobile patrols, security belts and checkpoints.

Afghanistan International, Reliable

UNICEF Report Finds More Than 8.8 Million Children in Afghanistan Face Climate Hazards

Society

UNICEF Report Finds More Than 8.8 Million Children in Afghanistan Face Climate Hazards

More than 1.7 million children are at risk of riverine flooding, and the hazards are compounding malnutrition while disrupting health, nutrition and education services.

Amu TV and 1 other, Reliable

Iran Prohibits National Resistance Front from Attacking Taliban

International

Iran Prohibits National Resistance Front from Attacking Taliban

The warning equates any attacks on the Taliban with direct action against Iran itself, as Tehran deepens relations that could lead to formal recognition of the Taliban administration.

Afghanistan International, Developing

Taliban Summon 550 Morality Police for Training Seminar in Kabul

Politics

Taliban Summon 550 Morality Police for Training Seminar in Kabul

The three-day training will cover invitation, guidance, corrective activities and a new law ratified by Hibatullah Akhundzada. It follows clashes in Herat that killed two people during protests over women's dress codes and drew international solidarity actions.

Afghanistan International, Reliable

Germany Deports 32 Afghan Asylum Seekers to Kabul

International

Germany Deports 32 Afghan Asylum Seekers to Kabul

The men, convicted of offenses including murder and sexual assault, were returned on a charter flight from Leipzig/Halle Airport as part of direct deportations under an agreement with the Taliban.

Afghanistan International and 1 other, Reliable

UK Deputy Minister Says Threats from Afghanistan Have Regional Consequences

International

UK Deputy Minister Says Threats from Afghanistan Have Regional Consequences

Hamesh Falconer made the remarks in an interview with Dawn during his trip to Islamabad and urged cooperation to prevent border tensions from escalating.

Afghanistan International and 1 other, Reliable

Futsal Tournament Among 14 Teams Concludes in Sar-e-Pul

Society

Futsal Tournament Among 14 Teams Concludes in Sar-e-Pul

Nawin Tabar defeated Sadaqat Farshqan 4-3 in the final to win the championship.

Bakhtar News, Reliable

Laghman Officials Transfer 38 Drug Addicts to Kabul for Treatment

Security

Laghman Officials Transfer 38 Drug Addicts to Kabul for Treatment

The individuals were gathered from Mihtarlam city and surrounding districts and will be returned to their families once they complete treatment at the capital's 5000-bed hospital.

Bakhtar News, Reliable

Ghazni municipality begins construction of four-kilometer paved road project

Society

Ghazni municipality begins construction of four-kilometer paved road project

Funded from the municipal development budget at 3.7 million Afghanis, the project is scheduled for completion in four months and targets improved city aesthetics along with safer travel and less congestion.

Bakhtar News, Reliable

Red Crescent Sports Club Wins 11th Kabul Volleyball Cup

Society

Red Crescent Sports Club Wins 11th Kabul Volleyball Cup

The club defeated Tolo Sports Club 3-2 in the final of the week-long event that featured nine teams organized by the National Volleyball Federation.

Bakhtar News, Reliable

Public Works Minister Inspects Construction on Mile 78 Abu Nasr Farahi Road

Economy

Public Works Minister Inspects Construction on Mile 78 Abu Nasr Farahi Road

Mullah Mohammad Isa Thani directed project officials to finish remaining sections to standard on schedule. The 117-kilometer route links Afghanistan to Iran through the Abu Nasr Farahi border port and functions as a major economic transit corridor.

Bakhtar News, Reliable

Islamic Emirate Commission Monitors Signs and Billboards in Kabul District

Culture

Islamic Emirate Commission Monitors Signs and Billboards in Kabul District

Most of the signs and billboards were found to comply with the required standards, prompting recommendations for corrections in cases of deficiencies.

Bakhtar News, Reliable

Economic Commission Holds Special Meeting at Marmarine Palace

Economy

Economic Commission Holds Special Meeting at Marmarine Palace

Governors of seven zones presented topics on unemployment reduction, trade facilitation and other economic issues, leading to several decisions.

Bakhtar News, Reliable

UK Pledges £210 Million to Strengthen Ukraine’s Energy Security

International

UK Pledges £210 Million to Strengthen Ukraine’s Energy Security

The agreement will provide enriched uranium through 2028 with the goal of helping Ukraine sustain its nuclear power operations and reduce dependence on Russian fuel, as welcomed by Ukrainian officials.

Khaama Press, Reliable

Pezeshkian Says Iran-U.S. Deal Tests Washington’s Commitment to Iranian Rights

International

Pezeshkian Says Iran-U.S. Deal Tests Washington’s Commitment to Iranian Rights

The memorandum, supported by Iran's parliament after months of talks, seeks to end hostilities, reopen the Strait of Hormuz, and enable further negotiations on the nuclear program and sanctions.

Khaama Press, Reliable

Iran's Parliament Speaker to Lead Delegation for U.S.-Iran Peace Deal Signing in Switzerland

International

Iran's Parliament Speaker to Lead Delegation for U.S.-Iran Peace Deal Signing in Switzerland

The signing is set for Friday in Geneva with U.S. Vice President JD Vance heading the American delegation after Pakistan-mediated talks.

Khaama Press, Reliable

Social Media and Video Platforms Overtake Traditional Media as Top News Source

Society

Social Media and Video Platforms Overtake Traditional Media as Top News Source

A YouGov survey for the Reuters Institute polled nearly 100,000 people in 48 countries and found social media and video platforms used by 54 percent for news compared with 52 percent for television.

Khaama Press, Reliable

German Chancellor Gifts Trump Soccer Jersey at G7 Summit in France

International

German Chancellor Gifts Trump Soccer Jersey at G7 Summit in France

The gesture came with a joke from Merz that the leaders are on the same team as discussions covered the Russia-Ukraine war and a potential U.S.-Iran agreement on the Strait of Hormuz.

Khaama Press, Reliable

OCHA Reports Drought and Water Shortages Forcing Families to Flee Homes in Bamyan

Society

OCHA Reports Drought and Water Shortages Forcing Families to Flee Homes in Bamyan

About half the residents of one village in Yakawlang district have left over the past five years due to insufficient water for agriculture. OCHA warns that remote and vulnerable areas require urgent assistance as the drought continues.

Hasht-e Subh, Reliable

Three Injured in Clashes Between Nomads and Villagers in Bamyan

Security

Three Injured in Clashes Between Nomads and Villagers in Bamyan

The confrontation in Rashk village began after nomads grazed livestock on local farmland and escalated when they opened fire and entered homes. Some of the injured are in concerning condition.

Hasht-e Subh, Reliable

Taliban Ministry of Virtue and Vice Issues Directive Requiring Female Doctors to Have Religious Mahram

Society

Taliban Ministry of Virtue and Vice Issues Directive Requiring Female Doctors to Have Religious Mahram

The order mandates gender-separated workspaces and waiting rooms in hospitals and requires male doctors to grow beards and attend prayers.

Hasht-e Subh, Reliable

Tunisia Appoints Herve Renard as Head Coach After 5-1 World Cup Loss to Sweden

International

Tunisia Appoints Herve Renard as Head Coach After 5-1 World Cup Loss to Sweden

The team now sits at the bottom of Group F and will play its next matches against Japan on June 21 and the Netherlands on June 25.

Ariana News, Reliable