PajhwokAfghan athlete Sarwari wins bronze at Asian Kurash Championships
Two other Afghan athletes won bronze medals the previous day while six Afghans are competing in the tournament with participants from 28 countries.
Society
535 Afghan Refugee Families Return from Pakistan and Iran
The returns took place through the Torkham, Spin Boldak, Silk Bridge and Islam Qala border crossings, where cash assistance, transportation, health services and SIM cards were provided to the returnees along with 861 additional individual travelers.
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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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Security
Pilot and naval officer killed in Pakistan Air Force training aircraft crash near Mardan
The Inter-Services Public Relations confirmed the deaths during a routine training flight and announced that a board of inquiry has been formed, while army chief General Asim Munir and other senior commanders offered condolences to the families.
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Economy
2,500 Hectares of Pistachio Orchards Established in Herat
The low-water crop suits Herat's climate and is gaining popularity among farmers adapting to droughts, with some orchards in Pashtun Zarghun, Kohsan and Oba districts already producing fruit.
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Politics
Over 1.1 million jeribs of pastureland identified in Balkh
The pasturelands have been registered in the national land bank, and the commission is developing solutions for converted areas while extending surveys to additional provinces.
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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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International
Japan to allocate 35 million dollars for development projects in Afghanistan
The new allocation includes 9.3 million dollars for climate change mitigation and water-related initiatives, following 560 million dollars in prior humanitarian assistance since the re-establishment of the Islamic Emirate.
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International
12 killed in US skydiving plane crash
The Pacific Aerospace 750XL took off from Butler Memorial Airport around 11:20 a.m. on Sunday before crashing about 300 yards from the runway.
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International
Six killed in mid-air helicopter collision in Rio de Janeiro
The collision occurred on Sunday morning in the Recreio dos Bandeirantes district, with the helicopters plummeting into an electric vehicle dealership parking lot and setting about twenty cars on fire. Firefighters faced difficulties from toxic gases released by lithium-ion batteries, and Brazilian authorities have launched an investigation into the crash, listed as the eighty-fifth aviation accident in the country in two thousand twenty-six.
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International
Germany Defeats Croatia 7-1 in 2026 World Cup; Japan and Netherlands Draw 2-2
The match between Germany and Croatia took place in Houston on Sunday night as part of the tournament co-hosted by the United States, Canada and Mexico.
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International
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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International
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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Society
Four Family Members Killed in Khost Roof Collapse
The incident occurred around eight o'clock in the morning in Mana village of Baak district, injuring one child; the family originated from Salamkhail village in Ahmadaba district of Paktia province and police spokesman Tahir Ahrar attributed it to natural causes.
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Security
Poppy eradication drive begins in Ghor province
More than 115 acres of poppy fields have been destroyed in Pasaband district, with operations active in six named areas and set to continue until the province is fully cleared.
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International
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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Society
Ministry of Public Health Urges Greater Citizen Participation in Blood Donation
Officials reported collection of 220,000 to 227,000 units last year, with 85 percent from voluntary donors, amid rising demand from thalassemia, Congo fever and traffic accidents.
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International
Australia Defeats Turkey 2-0 in Opening 2026 World Cup Match
Nestor Irakounda scored in the twenty eighth minute to become the youngest Australian goalscorer in World Cup history while Patrick Beach kept a clean sheet in goal.
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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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Society
Two Afghan athletes win bronze medals at Asian Kurash Championships
Mirajuddin Chakmar and Zabihullah Ahsani claimed the medals in the 66 kilogram and 81 kilogram categories after victories over opponents from India and Turkmenistan.
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Society
Five Killed in Traffic Accident on Kunduz-Imam Sahib Road
The collision between a Corolla and an Aqua vehicle occurred in the Gola-i Rigzar Dasht Abdan area, causing one vehicle to catch fire; three of the five victims were identified as Samir Zazi, Hasib Zazi, and Ehsanullah Walizada.
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International
Hundreds of Afghans Released from Pakistani Prisons Return Home
Pakistan deported 18,794 Afghan migrants in the same week while Iran deported at least 832. Nearly 800 families also returned through four border crossings and received registration, aid and land allocations.
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International
Afghanistan's Role as Regional Bridge Highlighted at Termez Dialogue
Calls were made for expanded cooperation on trade, transport and energy projects to promote stability and economic integration across Central and South Asia.
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Economy
Fuel Prices Rise as Gold and Gas Prices Fall in Kabul
Petrol climbed from 65 afs to 67 afs per litre and diesel from 64 afs to 66 afs, while liquefied gas fell to 59 afs per kilogram, Indian sugar to 3,000 afs per sack and Arabian gold to 7,120 afs per gram, with the dollar rising to 64.40 afs.
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International
Five Indian Air Force Personnel Killed in AN-32 Crash in Assam
The co-pilot survived the incident at Jorhat Air Force Station, where the aircraft overturned and caught fire during a routine training landing, and a Court of Inquiry has been launched to investigate.
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Politics
Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan Leader Stresses Sharia Implementation at Cabinet Meeting
Mullah Hibatullah Akhundzada instructed officials to implement Sharia law, enforce decrees and serve the people with justice during the session that approved measures for education and economic sectors.
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Economy
Afghan Chamber President Meets Iranian Delegation to Expand Trade Ties
The talks highlighted Afghanistan's potential for Iranian investment and specific export goods such as cotton, meat and minerals. Officials from both sides expressed commitment to enhancing private sector collaboration.
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International
Reports Say UAE Agreed to Release Up to $20 Billion to Iran
More than three billion dollars have already been transferred according to the reports, which tie the move to diplomatic efforts amid US-Iran-Israel tensions. The UAE Foreign Ministry has denied the claims, labeling them false and unfounded.
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