ToloNewsWorld Food Programme Reports Relative Stability in Afghan Markets
The afghani stood at 64.1 to the dollar, eight percent stronger than last year, while prices for key staples rose and the labor market stayed weak.
Security
Kabul Residents Express Concerns Over Lack of Distinct Uniform for Personal Guards
The Ministry of Interior implemented the policy to prevent misuse of police uniforms and equipment, with spokesperson Abdul Mateen Qani noting that a specific uniform for merchant guards may be designed in the future.
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International
Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan Seeks Official Membership in Shanghai Cooperation Organization
Its ambassador to Qatar, Suhail Shaheen, made the call while Russia's special representative for the organization urged reviving the SCO contact group on Afghanistan, a position backed by most members.
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International
Russia Supports UNAMA Mandate Extension, Calls for Dialogue with Taliban
The Russian envoy said continuous engagement with the Taliban is essential for humanitarian coordination and resolving the crisis, while rejecting any shift of UNAMA into a Western monitoring tool.
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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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Politics
Herat Scholars and Residents Urge Calm and Legal Channels After Protests
Scholars Mohammad Akbari and Mohammad Amin Naseh along with residents urged that demands be presented through community leaders to avoid security disruptions, as Governor Noor Ahmad Islamjar offered official channels for complaints about morality police.
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International
Russian Missile and Drone Attack Kills Four in Kyiv
Dozens were injured as the strikes damaged a UNESCO-listed monastery and left 140,000 residents without power, occurring shortly after talks between Presidents Zelenskyy and Trump ahead of the G7 summit.
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International
Pakistan Parliamentarian Warns Border Closure with Afghanistan Has Damaged Peshawar's Industry and Trade
He urged the government to separate political disputes from economic needs and to pursue diplomatic or jirga-based solutions that would allow trade to resume.
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Economy
Private Company Launches Online Taxi Services in Kabul
Nearly 200,000 dollars has been invested in the venture, which plans to serve the entire city and introduce greater transparency in fares through digital technology.
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International
Hundreds of Afghans Remain in Qatar Awaiting Transfer to the United States
Sean VanDiver of Afghan Evac says the organization is working to speed up transfers for the nearly 800 people with valid US entry cases, as activists call for an end to the slowdown that began under the Trump administration.
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Economy
Afghan and Iranian Private Sectors Meet to Boost Agricultural Exports and Trade Cooperation
Participants proposed completing the second Milak border bridge in Nimroz to facilitate Afghan exports and noted Iran's interest in importing animal feed and oilseeds while offering machinery and technical knowledge.
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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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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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Economy
Kabul Residents Report Sharp Rise in House Rents
Increases from five thousand to seven thousand afghanis have added economic pressure on families, especially returning migrants, as demand rises due to migrant returns and property purchases.
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Culture
Book-Reading Competition Held in Jaghori District of Ghazni Province
Nearly 600 young participants including girls joined the event, which awarded laptops to the top five winners and featured comments from organizer Abdul Hussain Farhmand and several participants on its educational benefits.
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Society
UN Expresses Concern Over Situation in Herat
UN Secretary-General Spokesperson Stephane Dujarric said deadly force should never be used against peaceful protesters and noted UNAMA is monitoring closely. Doctors Without Borders condemned the arrest of a staff member over clothing requirements and pointed to effects on women's healthcare access.
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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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International
Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan Ambassador to China Stresses Trade Expansion at South Asia Forum
Mawlawi Bilal Karimi stated that security, stability and economy-focused policies have created a suitable investment environment in Afghanistan and described the country as a key hub for regional connectivity.
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Society
UN Voices Concern Over Reports of Women Arrested in Herat for Clothing
Georgette Gagnon warned that arrests carry great social stigma exposing women to further violence and isolation after release, while UN experts urged the Islamic Emirate to investigate the use of force against protesters in Herat. The governor denied any arrests occurred and dismissed related images as artificial intelligence fakes.
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Economy
Recent Rainfall Raises Water Levels in Hydropower Dams and Improves Electricity Production in Afghanistan
Breshna Company spokesperson Mohammad Sadiq Haqparast said this marks the first time in 17 years such rainfall has occurred nationwide, with nearly 90 percent of dam needs now met by water.
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International
Possible Visit by Islamic Emirate Delegation to Belgium for Talks on Repatriating Afghan Migrants
Belgian security agencies have begun initial visa reviews after receiving the delegation list, though no formal application has been filed. The European Union has stressed that any talks would not imply recognition of the Islamic Emirate.
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Politics
Islamic Emirate Calls for Expanded Relations and Recognition from World Countries
Officials from the Islamic Emirate have urged world countries to expand relations and grant formal recognition, citing security and economic gains while noting conditions related to governance and rights.
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Society
World Day Against Child Labour Highlights Concerns for Children in Afghanistan
UNICEF reports that nearly one-third of children in Afghanistan are engaged in arduous work due to poverty, migrant returns and education restrictions, as the country marks World Day Against Child Labour. The Ministry of Labour and Social Affairs outlined its support programs for affected children.
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International
83 U.S. Lawmakers Urge Halt to Afghan Refugee Relocation From Qatar to Congo
A bipartisan group of 83 U.S. lawmakers has urged Secretary of State Marco Rubio to suspend the relocation of about 1,100 Afghan refugees from Qatar to the Democratic Republic of the Congo until Congress receives a full report by June 24.
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International
UN Human Rights Office to Send Investigative Team to Lebanon
The UN Human Rights Office will send an investigative team to Lebanon next week to examine violations by all parties since March 2, citing over 3,600 killed and more than one million displaced amid continued clashes after an April 16 ceasefire.
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Economy
SAARC Report Highlights Stability in Afghanistan's Banking Sector and Trade Growth
A SAARC report highlights stability in Afghanistan's banking sector and growth in imports during 2024-2025, with positive assessments from officials.
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Economy
Afghan Ministry of Economy Reports Drop in Humanitarian Aid
The Afghan Ministry of Economy reported a decrease in humanitarian aid due to suspended foreign assistance from the United States, while 2,587 NGOs continue to operate in the country. Economic experts warned of negative impacts and urged separating aid from politics.
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International
Afghanistan-Pakistan Track 1.5 Talks Held in Istanbul as Airstrikes Reported in Afghan Provinces
The second round of unofficial Track 1.5 talks between Afghanistan and Pakistan was held in Istanbul in a constructive atmosphere, but Pakistani airstrikes on the final day killed civilians in three Afghan provinces.
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Politics
Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan Publishes Procedure for Commission on Aid to Returning Migrants
The Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan has published a new twenty-nine article procedure to regulate the collection and distribution of aid for returning migrants through a commission led by the Minister of Economy.
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Security
Survivors Demand Justice After Pakistani Airstrikes in Khost, Paktika and Kunar
Survivors and relatives of civilians killed in Pakistani airstrikes in Khost, Paktika, and Kunar are demanding justice, investigations by human rights bodies, and action from the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan.
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