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Iran Says No Final Deal Reached With U.S.

Afghanistan, June 12 -- Iran's Foreign Ministry said on Friday that Tehran has not yet reached a final decision on a proposed agreement to end the conflict with the United States, casting doubt on rec... Read More


83 U.S. Lawmakers Urge Halt to Afghan Refugee Transfer From Qatar to Congo

Afghanistan, June 12 -- A bipartisan group of 83 U.S. lawmakers has urged Secretary of State Marco Rubio to suspend plans to relocate Afghan refugees from Qatar to the Democratic Republic of the Congo... Read More


Iran Transfers 165 Afghan Prisoners, Including Nine Former Death Row Inmates

Afghanistan, June 12 -- A total of 165 Afghan prisoners have been transferred from Iran to Afghanistan, including nine inmates who had previously been sentenced to death by Iranian courts, Foreign Min... Read More


Iran Warns Afghan Refugees Against Unauthorized Protests

Afghanistan, June 12 -- Iranian authorities in the northeastern province of Khorasan Razavi have warned Afghan refugees against organizing protests or sit-ins without official authorization, saying un... Read More


Trump Says U.S. Has Ended War With Iran, Cites Major Nuclear Deal

Afghanistan, June 12 -- U.S. President Donald Trump said on Friday that the United States had ended its war with Iran and secured a major agreement preventing Tehran from obtaining nuclear weapons, al... Read More


World Cup 2026 Kicks Off Across North America With Opening Ceremonies

Afghanistan, June 12 -- The 2026 FIFA World Cup begins on Thursday with opening ceremonies in Mexico, Canada and the United States, launching the largest tournament in the competition's history. The ... Read More


Three Women Injured After Vehicle Plows Into Group in Kabul

Afghanistan, June 12 -- Three women were injured after a vehicle struck a group of young women in western Kabul, local authorities confirmed on Thursday, several days after video footage of the incide... Read More


EU Condemns Crackdown on Protesters and Women in Herat

Afghanistan, June 12 -- The European Union has condemned the crackdown on protesters and the arbitrary detention of women in western Afghanistan, calling for respect for fundamental human rights, incl... Read More


Afghanistan Ranked Seventh Least Peaceful Country in Global Peace Index 2026

Afghanistan, June 11 -- Afghanistan has been ranked the seventh least peaceful country in the world in the 2026 Global Peace Index, highlighting the country's continued security and stability challeng... Read More


Russia Calls for Revival of SCO-Afghanistan Contact Group

Afghanistan, June 11 -- Russia has called for the resumption of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO)-Afghanistan Contact Group, saying the mechanism remains important for coordinating regional ... Read More