Khaama PressUS-Iran Preliminary Agreement Seeks Ceasefire, Hormuz Reopening and Nuclear Talks
The 14-point draft sets a timeline for the Strait of Hormuz to reopen and includes provisions for sanctions relief, with formal signing planned for next week in Switzerland.
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UK to Ban Social Media for Under-16s
Prime Minister Keir Starmer hopes the legislation will pass before Christmas and take effect early next year following consultations that began in March.
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Oil Prices Fall to Three-Month Low After U.S.-Iran Preliminary Agreement
Brent crude oil prices dropped more than four dollars to eighty-three dollars and thirty cents per barrel, with West Texas Intermediate declining more than five percent to eighty dollars and sixty cents per barrel.
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Security
Taliban Police Arrest Suspect in Kabul Vehicle Attack on Girls
The arrest occurred nearly eight days after the white Land Cruiser struck the girls and a cyclist in Kabul's sixth district on 17 Jawza, with the investigation ongoing.
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G7 Leaders Meet in France Amid Global Security Talks
Discussions center on an emerging U.S.-Iran agreement announced by President Donald Trump along with the conflict in Ukraine and the implications of artificial intelligence.
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Child Killed in Unexploded Ordnance Explosion in Ghazni
The explosion occurred in Ghazni's Dasht-e Kewan area after three children tried to move the device, according to the Ghazni police command. It follows a similar blast last week in Paktika province that killed seven people.
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UN Security Council Extends UNAMA Mandate in Afghanistan Until 2027
The unanimous decision preserves the mission's responsibilities in humanitarian coordination and human rights monitoring as the country grapples with a major crisis affecting millions of people.
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Politics
Kabul to Host Regional Meeting of Research Centers from Afghanistan, Central Asia and Azerbaijan
The meeting, set for June 16, will be opened by Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi and bring together research institutions from Uzbekistan, Turkmenistan, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan and Azerbaijan to discuss connectivity, stability, trade, energy, transit, investment and economic cooperation.
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Trump Calls Netanyahu 'Very Difficult Guy' After U.S.-Iran Framework Agreement
Trump indicated Israel was not involved in the negotiations and criticized Israeli strikes in Lebanon for nearly disrupting the process. He warned that military action could resume if talks fail.
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Qatar Welcomes U.S.-Iran Memorandum of Understanding
The preliminary framework agreement establishes a sixty-day ceasefire period for negotiations on sanctions, security, and Iran's nuclear program, with formal signing expected in Switzerland later this week.
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Trump Tells Putin He Is Ready to Help End Ukraine War, Kremlin Says
Kremlin adviser Yuri Ushakov reported the Sunday phone call also addressed U.S.-Iran talks, with Trump saying a deal is near, and noted Putin's birthday wishes to the U.S. president.
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Pakistan Records More Than 180 Drone Attacks in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Since 2025
More than 100 of the attacks occurred in the first five months of 2026, concentrated in North Waziristan and Bannu, with hundreds more intercepted by security forces. The increase has been linked to TTP operations and cross-border tensions with the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan.
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Congo Reports 72 New Ebola Infections as Outbreak Expands to New Health Zones
The total stands at 782 infections and 181 deaths. Cases have now appeared in the Niania health zone in Ituri province and the Mabalako health zone in North Kivu province.
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Australia Welcomes US-Iran Agreement, Urges Continued Dialogue
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and Foreign Minister Penny Wong issued a joint statement that highlights provisions for reopening the Strait of Hormuz and a 60-day negotiation period on sanctions and Iran's nuclear program.
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Society
Malnutrition Worsens in 26 Afghan Provinces, OCHA Reports
Twelve provinces including Helmand, Kandahar and Baghlan face critical conditions. Nearly forty percent of infants under six months require hospitalization for severe malnutrition.
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Trump Announces U.S.-Iran Memorandum of Understanding to Be Signed on Sunday
The proposed memorandum involves no financial payments and follows weeks of talks to end hostilities while reopening the Strait of Hormuz, though Tehran has not confirmed the date.
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Modi Says India Emerging as Global Innovation Hub at France Event
The Indian prime minister made the remarks alongside French President Emmanuel Macron at the Bharat Innovates event in Nice, stressing human impact, sustainability, and inclusivity in innovation efforts.
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Conference in Geneva to Discuss Women's Rights and Accountability in Afghanistan
The third International Shahmama Conference will take place at United Nations headquarters on Monday with participants from over a dozen countries to review restrictions on Afghan women and girls since the Taliban assumed power in 2021.
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UN Security Council to Meet on Extension of UNAMA Mandate
The session is slated to begin at 6:30 p.m. Kabul time on Monday as the mission's mandate nears expiration following its last extension in March.
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Sweden Contributes Nearly $3 Million to Afghanistan Humanitarian Fund
The donation of 28 million Swedish kronor was made through the UN's OCHA office to enable rapid responses to sudden crises. It arrives as only 16 percent of the 1.71 billion dollars needed for the 2026 humanitarian plan has been secured, with 17.5 million people affected.
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Iran to Face New Zealand in 2026 World Cup Opener in Los Angeles
Fifteen members of Iran's football federation have been unable to obtain visas amid political tensions and diplomatic developments between Tehran and Washington.
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Russia Says Nuclear Weapons in Belarus Deter Ukraine and NATO Threats
The remarks precede a planned trip by Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov to Minsk. Russia and Belarus have strengthened their military alliance through the Union State Security Concept adopted in two thousand twenty-four and a bilateral security agreement that took effect in March two thousand twenty-five.
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Israeli Opposition Leader Criticizes Emerging US-Iran Agreement as Failure for Netanyahu
President Trump indicated the deal could be signed soon to prevent Iran from obtaining a nuclear weapon, while Iranian officials including Abbas Araghchi said the draft remains under review.
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International
Two Killed, Several Injured in Israeli Strike on Southern Gaza
The Palestinian Health Ministry reported more than 72,000 deaths since the start of the military campaign. Israeli forces also ordered evacuations from multiple towns in southern Lebanon.
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Pakistan Prime Minister Defends Border Fencing Along Afghanistan Frontier
Shahbaz Sharif argued that the spending on fencing and surveillance is justified if it saves even one life while responding to criticism that the border divides Pashtun communities.
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Security
Man killed in Bamyan while defending sister from abduction attempt
Taliban forces killed the suspect named Ali in a clash after the family complained to authorities.
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International
Signing Date Unclear as US and Iran Approach Framework Agreement
US President Donald Trump said the framework would be signed Sunday on his 80th birthday, while Iranian officials stated the draft remains under review and no decision has been reached on timing.
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Culture
Morocco and Brazil Draw 1-1 in 2026 World Cup Group Stage Match
The match took place at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey, where Ismael Saibari opened the scoring for Morocco before Vinícius Júnior leveled for Brazil.
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Society
Returnees Arrive in Afghanistan via Torkham, Spin Boldak and Other Borders
Reports indicate that 3,009 individuals arrived in one day and 6,858 over two days, with cash, health, food and transport aid provided to hundreds of families at the crossings.
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World Food Programme Reports Regional Crises Complicating Aid Delivery to Afghanistan
A shipment of hundreds of tons from Indonesia was forced to take a detour adding more than 8,000 kilometers and crossing seven borders to reach its destination in Kabul and Afghan provinces.
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