Amu TVWHO Report Cites Taliban Restrictions and Funding Shortfalls as Threats to Health Services in Afghanistan
The closures deprived nearly 294,000 people of basic services amid ongoing crises including disease outbreaks and migrant returns. The organization continued operations across all provinces with extensive vaccination and treatment programs.
International
UK Defence Committee Faults Successive Governments Over Afghan Resettlement Failures
The committee overturned 884 prior refusals for resettlement after reviewing cases of former Afghan "Triples" unit members and urged clearer support for those unable to exit the country safely under the new policy.
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Society
UN Agencies Warn of Rising Human Trafficking Risks in Afghanistan
The agencies highlighted that only 11 percent of surveyed returnees are fully employed and 56 percent of families cannot meet basic needs amid the crises.
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Economy
Wool Spinners in Zabul Report Sharp Decline in Business
Women now earn between 20 and 25 afghanis daily, an amount insufficient for basic needs or medical costs amid reduced carpet exports.
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Politics
Taliban Ministry to Refund Excess Hajj Funds to Pilgrims
Each of the 30,000 pilgrims is due to receive 3,223 Afghanis, with distribution scheduled to start next week.
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International
Germany Expands Afghan Deportations Beyond Those With Criminal Records
The policy change follows a charter flight that carried 31 Afghans from Leipzig Airport to Afghanistan, where Taliban authorities accepted them under a prior agreement. Over 15,000 Afghans in Germany now face potential deportation.
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International
Iran Set to Receive Up to 400 Chinese Shoulder-Fired Air Defence Systems
The shipment, arranged through a Hong Kong intermediary, is intended to help rebuild short-range air defences after recent attacks amid renewed exchanges between Iran and the United States.
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Politics
Stephen Doughty Appointed UK Minister of State for Afghanistan and Pakistan
The appointment takes effect on 21 July 2025 and includes oversight of sanctions, consular affairs and crisis management.
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Politics
Trump Attacks 'Communism' in Speech at Mount Rushmore Ahead of Independence Anniversary
Trump described the wins by four progressive candidates, including three Democratic socialists, as the greatest threat to the U.S. since its founding and tied economic pressures to the U.S.-Israel war against Iran.
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International
Pakistan Deports 1,840 Afghan Migrants in One Day
Of those deported from Pakistan, 1,560 crossed the Torkham border and 280 used the Spin Boldak and Bahramcha crossings in Helmand, while Iran sent back 61 migrants the same day.
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International
British Deputy Foreign Minister Meets Afghan Women's Cricket Team and Urges Stand Against Taliban Treatment of Women
The exiled team met with King Charles III on July 3 during exhibition matches arranged by the England and Wales Cricket Board.
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International
Iran Executes Three Afghan Citizens on Drug-Related Charges
The Iran Human Rights Organization documented the executions of Mirwais Khalilzadi, Ibrahim Ahmadshahi and Noorjalal Mujahid, all on drug charges, as part of a rising trend that saw dozens of Afghans put to death in Iranian facilities last year.
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Politics
Afghanistan's Foreign Minister Meets Bangladesh Parliament Speaker in Tehran
Discussions centered on expanding trade and economic cooperation, with both sides highlighting significant capacities for growth and reconstruction.
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International
European Union Delegation Visits Badakhshan to Review Development Projects
The projects, carried out with partners including the UNDP and Aga Khan Foundation, include irrigation rehabilitation, greenhouses, and women's training centers to aid communities facing economic and climate challenges.
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International
Pakistan Summons Taliban Chargé d'Affaires Over Karachi Rangers Attack
Three security personnel were killed and four injured in the assault on the Pakistan Rangers headquarters in Karachi's Gulistan-e-Johar area, with one Afghan citizen among those detained.
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Security
Pakistan's Information Minister Says 29 TTP Members Killed in Strikes on Afghanistan
The strikes formed part of Operation Ghazab-ul-Haq and followed an attack on a Pakistan Rangers camp in Karachi that killed three security personnel.
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Security
CSTO Secretary General Visits Tajikistan-Afghanistan Border
The trip included reviews of outposts and a new road project in Shuroobod as part of efforts to improve surveillance and coordination against militant groups.
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International
US and Iran Agree to Halt Attacks and Resume Negotiations Over Strait of Hormuz
The agreement is based on a 14-point memorandum signed on June 17, with technical negotiations set to resume Tuesday in Qatar following recent clashes involving attacks on shipping and military bases.
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Security
Pakistani Airstrikes Kill Civilians in Paktia, Paktika and Kunar Provinces
The United Nations mission said the preliminary toll included 49 wounded, while the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan put deaths at 36 and injuries at 163, with many victims airlifted to Kabul hospitals for treatment.
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Security
Pakistan and Afghanistan Lodge Mutual Protests Over Airstrikes and Karachi Attack
Afghan officials said the airstrikes in Paktia, Paktika and Kunar killed 36 civilians and wounded 163, while Pakistan reported eliminating 25 to 29 militants from groups blamed for attacks on its territory.
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Security
Owner of Kabul Jan Restaurant Killed in Armed Attack in Quetta
The shooting occurred on Saturday morning, the sixth of Saratan, near the Kuchlak crossing as the victim drove toward the city. Balochistan police have opened an investigation but no group has claimed responsibility.
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International
Two men stand trial in Germany on charges of spying for Iran
The defendants are accused of monitoring the president of the Central Council of Jews in Germany and the president of the German-Israeli Association, with one also facing charges over a planned arson attack on a kosher store in Berlin.
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Society
Detention of Tamadon TV Editor-in-Chief and Employee Enters Sixth Day
Both men remain in solitary confinement without charges or court orders, prompting calls for their release from the Center for Journalists amid concerns over Rahmati's worsening health.
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Society
Afghan Women's Refugee Cricket Team Plays Matches in Cambridge
The event at Fenner's ground has been described by participants and officials as a symbol of hope and resilience for Afghan girls facing restrictions on sports. Players, mostly based in Australia, met with King Charles III during the visit.
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Society
Five Killed in Floods, Storms and Landslides Across Eight Afghan Provinces
The Taliban Natural Disaster Management Administration is assessing damages and aiding victims in the eight affected provinces. Since the start of the solar year, such events have killed 314 people nationwide.
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International
Afghanistan to Host Uzbekistan in T20 Friendly Cricket Match
The match is set for July 10 at 9 a.m. at Rahmatullah Muradi Cricket Stadium in Khost as part of a December 2025 cooperation agreement and will run alongside the Shpageeza Cricket League.
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Society
Two Afghan Wushu Athletes Win Bronze Medals at Event in China
Shahzad Safi defeated a Kazakh opponent to claim bronze in the 56kg class, while Mohammad Khaled Hotak received his medal in the 70kg class without a bout; both will compete for silver on Sunday against athletes from Hong Kong and Iran.
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International
IRGC Warns Passage Through Strait of Hormuz Limited to Iran-Approved Routes
Three foreign oil tankers turned back after receiving warnings from the IRGC Navy, according to reports following an attack on a Singapore-flagged vessel that prompted the UN to cancel a rescue operation for eleven thousand sailors.
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Society
University of Notre Dame and Women's Online University Sign Memorandum of Cooperation
Women's Online University serves over 20,000 students across 16 fields and will begin joint classes and research projects with Notre Dame in fall 2026.
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Society
Taliban Detain Female Journalist and Colleagues Covering Ashura Ceremony in Kabul
The journalists were released after several hours following mediation by media officials and family members. The Afghanistan Media Support Organization raised concerns about growing restrictions on coverage of Shia religious events that it says violate freedom of expression.
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