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Iran says $6 billion in frozen assets held in Qatar to be released under U.S. deal

Afghanistan, June 29 -- Masoud Pezeshkian, Iranian president said $6 billion of Iran's frozen assets held in Qatar will be released under the recently announced understanding between Iran and the Unit... Read More


UNICEF says 680,000 children need aid after Venezuela earthquakes

Afghanistan, June 29 -- UNICEF says about 680,000 children in Venezuela require urgent humanitarian assistance following the recent powerful earthquakes, warning that damaged hospitals, disrupted wate... Read More


Lebanon parliament speaker rejects U.S.-backed deal with Israel

Afghanistan, June 29 -- Nabih Berri, Lebanon's parliament speaker and a key ally of Hezbollah, has rejected a U.S.-brokered framework agreement with Israel, saying it fails to protect Lebanon's rights... Read More


Canada advance to World Cup last 16 after late winner sinks South Africa

Afghanistan, June 29 -- Canada booked their place in the last 16 of the 2026 FIFA World Cup after defeating South Africa 1-0 with a dramatic stoppage-time winner. The decisive goal came in the 92nd m... Read More


Karzai condemns Pakistani airstrikes, calls them violation of Afghanistan's sovereignty

Afghanistan, June 29 -- Hamid Karzai has condemned Pakistan's recent airstrikes in eastern Afghanistan, calling them a violation of the country's sovereignty and international law. In a statement iss... Read More


Afghanistan, Kyrgyzstan agree $350 million in trade and investment deals

Afghanistan, June 29 -- Afghanistan and Kyrgyzstan have signed trade and investment agreements worth more than $350 million during their first joint business forum in Bishkek, the Afghanistan Chamber ... Read More


Fuel prices jump in Kabul as petrol rises nearly 14% in days

Afghanistan, June 29 -- The price of fuel has risen sharply in Kabul in recent days, with petrol increasing from 66 afghanis to 75 afghanis per litre, adding to financial pressure on households, trans... Read More


Israel Orders Troops to Prepare for Long-Term Presence in Southern Lebanon

Afghanistan, June 28 -- Israel has ordered its military to prepare for a prolonged deployment in occupied areas of southern Lebanon, despite a US-mediated framework agreement aimed at ending cross-bor... Read More


Former UK Envoy Warns Excluding Women Carries Lasting Costs for Afghanistan

Afghanistan, June 28 -- Former British ambassador to Afghanistan Laurie Bristow warned excluding women from education and public life threatens Afghanistan's long-term future. Former British ambassad... Read More


Russia Says Drone Strike Destroyed Two Ukrainian MiG-29 Fighter Jets

Afghanistan, June 28 -- Russia's Defense Ministry said it had destroyed two Ukrainian MiG-29 fighter jets in a drone strike on an air base in southern Ukraine, as both sides continue to intensify long... Read More