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CENTCOM Holds Bahrain Security Talks With 12 Nations

Afghanistan, July 2 -- The U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) said it convened a regional security dialogue in Bahrain with senior military officials from 12 countries, where participants reaffirmed their... Read More


Mullah Baradar to Lead Delegation to Funeral of Iran's Former Supreme Leader

Afghanistan, July 2 -- A senior delegation led by Mullah Abdul Ghani Baradar will attend the funeral of Iran's former Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, Afghanistan's Ministry of Foreign Affairs said on Thu... Read More


UN: Mines Kill or Injure 175 People in Afghanistan This Year

Afghanistan, July 2 -- At least 175 people were killed or injured by landmines and unexploded ordnance in Afghanistan between January and May 2026, with children accounting for three-quarters of the c... Read More


Sweden Bans Cousin Marriages Under New Law

Afghanistan, July 2 -- Sweden has banned marriages between first cousins under a new law that took effect on Wednesday, as part of broader efforts to combat forced marriage, so-called honor-related ab... Read More


UN-Habitat Says Half of Afghanistan's Population Could Live in Cities by 2060

Afghanistan, July 2 -- Nearly half of Afghanistan's population is expected to live in urban areas by 2060, but many cities are unprepared for such rapid growth, the United Nations Human Settlements Pr... Read More


Sweden Contributes Over $5 Million to Afghanistan Trust Fund

Afghanistan, July 2 -- Sweden has contributed $5.26 million to the Afghanistan Trust Fund to support humanitarian and development programs, the fund announced, saying the financing will help expand as... Read More


Syrian President Appoints Actress and 69 Others to Complete Transitional Parliament

Afghanistan, July 2 -- Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa has appointed 70 members, including prominent actress Rouzaina Lazkani, to complete the country's transitional parliament, according to Syrian s... Read More


Norway Beat Ivory Coast to Set Up World Cup Clash With Brazil

Afghanistan, July 1 -- Norway reached the Round of 16 at the 2026 FIFA World Cup after a late goal from Erling Haaland secured a 2-1 victory over Ivory Coast in Dallas on Tuesday, booking a knockout m... Read More


U.S. Says Strait of Hormuz Oil Traffic Returns to Pre-Conflict Levels

Afghanistan, July 1 -- U.S. Vice President JD Vance said oil tanker traffic through the Strait of Hormuz has returned to pre-conflict levels, with shipping volumes on some days exceeding those recorde... Read More


Pakistan Says It Shot Down Four Drones Entering From Afghanistan

Afghanistan, July 1 -- Pakistan's military said it shot down four drones that entered its airspace from Afghanistan, accusing the Kabul of sending the aircraft across the border into Balochistan, furt... Read More