ToloNewsRussian Airstrikes Kill at Least 13 in Ukraine, Wound Dozens
Dozens were wounded as strikes hit a market in Kyiv and residential buildings in Lviv, prompting Poland to put jets on alert while Ukrainian President Zelenskyy noted approval for Patriot systems.
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Zelensky Meets Trump in Washington to Discuss Ukraine Defense and Peace Efforts
The leaders discussed additional air defense systems, sanctions on Russia, and joint defense production during their talks.
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UN Doha Process Aims to Reintegrate Afghanistan but Has Yet to Yield Tangible Results
Three meetings have taken place since the process began in 2023, yet political analysts and UNAMA note the absence of tangible results toward a comprehensive approach.
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Germany Deports Thirty Afghan Citizens to Kabul on Charter Flight
Officials identified the thirty deportees as repeat offenders convicted of violent crimes, while activists pointed to at least one individual without a criminal record and urged the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan to apply non-refoulement standards.
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Delays Persist in War Crimes Cases Against Foreign Forces in Afghanistan
The case against former Australian officer Ben Roberts-Smith remains in preliminary stages, with the main trial possibly extending to 2029 amid national security concerns.
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Afghanistan-Iran Trade Reaches 3.632 Billion Dollars
Iran's consul general in Herat said Afghanistan maintains its highest trade level with Iran and called for expanded use of Iranian ports to boost Afghan exports.
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Afghanistan Ministry Reports 24 Dams Operational or Nearing Completion
The Ministry of Energy and Water states that these dams support electricity production and agricultural irrigation, with additional projects underway including the Bakhshabad, Pelton, and Shafalugh dams.
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India Condemns Pakistani Airstrikes on Afghanistan, Reaffirms Support for Sovereignty
The spokesperson expressed condolences to victims' families and pledged continued humanitarian assistance along with development projects in Afghanistan.
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European Parliament Member Says EU Meeting with Islamic Emirate Carried Political Messages
Hana Newman stated that the discussions on Afghan migrant deportations sent political messages and helped the Islamic Emirate gain legitimacy, while analysts viewed the talks as a prelude to broader engagement.
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Society
UN Warns of Worsening Drinking Water Shortage in Kabul
Declining groundwater, population growth and climate change are driving the shortages, with projects including the Panjshir River transfer and Shah Tut Dam aimed at supplying up to one hundred million cubic meters of water annually.
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Putin Announces Moscow's Readiness to Resume Talks with US on Ukraine War
The Russian leader referenced August 2025 talks in Anchorage that produced an informal understanding after U.S. proposals were accepted by Russia, and indicated new meetings could follow Iran-related developments. French President Macron noted a shift in U.S. President Trump's assessment of Russia's stance on peace.
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More Than 20 Wounded from Paktia Transferred to Kabul Hospital
Thirteen of the wounded are in intensive care, with a doctor stating that some have undergone surgery after strikes that also hit rescuers at the scene.
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Economy
Fifth Domestic and International Exhibition of Industry and Mining Week to Be Held in Kabul
Running from the tenth to the sixteenth of Cancer 1405, the exhibition organized by the Afghanistan Chamber of Industries and Mines will feature more than 360 booths and seeks to attract investment for local industry development.
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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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European Commission Says Returns of Afghan Migrants Must Comply with International Laws
A UN official called forced deportations unjustifiable while 14,270 Afghans received orders to leave EU countries in the first nine months of last year with 340 returned.
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Delawar Warns Collapse of Afghan Government Would Lead to Crisis
Shahabuddin Delawar said the Islamic Emirate has no alternative and noted that the commission has issued immunity cards to 13,058 former officials.
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Ministry Delegation Meets Afghan Traders in China
Led by Deputy Minister Shehabuddin Saqeb, the group reviewed challenges facing private sector members while a 21-member trader delegation joined a machinery exhibition in Chengdu and another event opened in Urumqi.
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Balkh Delegation Travels to Turkey for Trade and Investment Meetings
Led by Mohammad Ebrahim Ghazanfar, the group met Turkish chambers and signed agreements covering trade, industry, agriculture and investment.
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Afghanistan and India Seek to Develop Joint Investment and Trade
Syed Karim Hashimi met with Premjit Lal and Tarun Bajaj to discuss joint investments in the food industry and technology transfer, with India planning an online meeting and inviting a 200-member Afghan delegation to a trade exhibition.
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CIS Secretary General Says Isolating Afghanistan Is Not a Solution
Sergey Lebedev made the remarks at the Primakov Readings and stressed the need for Afghanistan's role in Eurasian economic projects. Afghan analysts said engagement is essential for regional progress and security.
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Former UNAMA Head Urges Shanghai Cooperation Organization Members Not to Be Indifferent to Afghan Women's Situation
Roza Otunbayeva highlighted restrictions including limits on education beyond sixth grade, employment, parks, sports, and unaccompanied travel for Afghan women and girls during her address at the forum.
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Construction of Four Small Water Dams Begins in Kandahar Districts
Funded by the Ministry of Rural Rehabilitation and Development at a cost of three hundred thousand dollars, the dams are also intended to generate temporary jobs and reduce displacement linked to water shortages.
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UN Report: Afghanistan Opium Production Drops 95 Percent After Taliban Ban
Existing stocks are projected to last until the end of 2026 while heroin prices have nearly doubled and purity has fallen in key markets, potentially pushing traffickers toward synthetic opioids.
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Russian Diplomat Says US and Europe Will Not Release Afghanistan's Frozen Assets
Kabulov said the assets, valued at seven to nine billion dollars, remain blocked with no dialogue expected despite calls from Russia and the Taliban.
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Consultations for Expanding Trade Ties Between Afghanistan and India
Plans call for a twenty-member Indian business delegation to visit Afghanistan to investigate opportunities in agriculture and other sectors, even as officials flagged ongoing difficulties with transport costs and port access.
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Two Strong Earthquakes Strike Venezuela Near Caracas
Rescue operations continue as Interim President Delcy Rodríguez declares a state of emergency, with the US Geological Survey estimating possible casualties between 10,000 and 100,000 and the United States offering aid.
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Society
Nangarhar Education Directorate to Hire 676 Teachers Returned from Pakistan
The directorate reported that 19,637 returnee students are now studying in local schools. Returnees with technical and vocational skills have also urged the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan to offer more jobs matching their qualifications.
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US Senate Approves Measure to Limit Military Operations Against Iran
The fifty to forty eight vote, which follows House approval, prompted President Trump to call the resolution meaningless and ill-timed while Senate Democrats described it as essential to ending the costly conflict.
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Lebanon and Israel Begin New Round of US-Mediated Talks in Washington
Israeli officials are stressing the need for continued military operations in southern Lebanon as a security condition, while Hezbollah demands a complete withdrawal and a Lebanese parliamentarian alleged plans for a Greater Israel that would include neighboring countries, as the death toll exceeds 4,100 since the March 2 ceasefire.
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Contract Signed for Herat-Mazar-i-Sharif Railway to Connect Afghanistan and Central Asia
The railway will connect northern Afghan provinces and link Iran and Turkey to Central Asia and China, with funding drawn partly from mineral resources and nearly 55 billion afghanis pledged by private banks.
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