Kazakh officials have expressed a strong interest in investing in Afghanistan’s gold and copper mining sectors. According to the Ministry of Mines and Petroleum, the Afghan Minister of Mines met with visiting Kazakh officials in Kabul to discuss strengthening bilateral relations, expanding trade, and enhancing cooperation between the two countries. During the meeting, the Deputy […] The post Kazakhstan expresses interest in investing in Afghanistan’s gold and copper Mines first appeared on Ariana News | Afghanistan News.

Saleem Paygir, a political analyst, was targeted in an armed attack at his home in Kabul on Thursday, officials said. Paygir was taken to hospital and undergone surgery, said Abul Matin Qane, a spokesman for the Interior Ministry. Qane added that the attack was motivated by personal reasons and one individual has been arrested in […] The post Afghan political analyst shot in Kabul first appeared on Ariana News | Afghanistan News.

In a local pharmaceutical plant, men and women work across multiple shifts, underscoring the growing participation of women in the province’s industrial workforce. The post Women drive industrial growth in Herat’s expanding economic hub first appeared on Ariana News | Afghanistan News.

Pakistan’s army said seven militants and one soldier were killed in an overnight operation in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa’s Dera Ismail Khan district amid rising violence. The Pakistan Army said seven militants and one soldier were killed in an overnight operation in the Dera Ismail Khan district of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, as security forces intensified counterterrorism efforts in […] The post Pakistan Army Says Seven Militants, One Soldier Killed in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Operation appeared first on Khaama Press.

The United Nations warned that worsening drought across Afghanistan has dried water sources, destroyed crops, and left millions of families struggling with hunger and survival. The UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) has warned that severe drought conditions are threatening millions of families across Afghanistan, deepening an already dire humanitarian crisis. In […] The post UN Warns Drought Threatens Families Across Afghanistan appeared first on Khaama Press.

UNHCR voiced concern after Pakistan de-notified 16 Afghan refugee villages, warning the move could trigger forced evictions and worsen the humanitarian crisis. The United Nations Refugee Agency (UNHCR) has voiced serious concern over Pakistan’s plan to expel Afghan refugees from 16 villages across Balochistan, Punjab, and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, warning that forced removals could have devastating […] The post UNHCR Voices Concern Over Pakistan’s Move to De-Notify 16 Afghan Refugee Villages appeared first on Khaama Press.

Iranian dissident Rustam Ejbari was critically wounded after being shot by unidentified gunmen in Herat, Afghanistan, in what activists called a targeted attack. Unidentified gunmen shot and critically wounded Iranian dissident Rustam Ejbari in the western Afghanistan’s city of Herat on Wednesday, human rights group Halvash reported. The attack took place in one of the […] The post Iranian Dissident Rustam Ejbari Shot and Critically Wounded in Afghanistan’s Herat appeared first on Khaama Press.

Afghanistan’s education system is in the midst of a deepening crisis that threatens the future of millions of children, both girls and boys, the United Nations warned on Tuesday. According to a new joint report by UNICEF and UNESCO, titled Afghanistan Education Situation Report 2025, more than 2.13 million primary school-aged children are currently out […] The post Afghanistan’s education system faces deepening crisis, UN warns first appeared on Ariana News | Afghanistan News.

UNHCR also raised alarm over the impact on women and girls, noting that they risk being sent back to a country where their rights to work and education remain severely restricted. The post UNHCR voices concern over Pakistan’s decision to de-notify 16 Afghan refugee villages first appeared on Ariana News | Afghanistan News.

Azmatullah Omarzai delivered a match-winning all-round performance as Afghanistan clinched a five-wicket victory over Bangladesh in the first ODI in Abu Dhabi. Omarzai first dismantled Bangladesh’s top order with three crucial wickets before contributing a brisk 40 off 44 balls to guide Afghanistan home in their chase of 222. Afghanistan sealed the win in the […] The post Omarzai’s all-round brilliance leads Afghanistan to five-wicket win over Bangladesh in first ODI first appeared on Ariana News | Afghanistan News.

WHO and UNICEF vaccinated 8.9 million children across 17 provinces of Afghanistan during the first phase of a nationwide measles campaign aimed at curbing rising infections. The World Health Organization (WHO) and UNICEF, in collaboration with Afghanistan’s National Expanded Programme on Immunization (NEPI), have successfully completed the first phase of a nationwide measles vaccination campaign, […] The post WHO and UNICEF Vaccinate 8.9 Million Children Against Measles Across Afghanistan appeared first on Khaama Press.

Taliban acting Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi arrived in India for talks on bilateral relations and regional security. Taliban acting Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi arrived in New Delhi on Wednesday for a week-long visit — the first ministerial-level engagement between India and the Taliban since the group’s return to power in August 2021. The […] The post Amir Khan Muttaqi Arrives in India appeared first on Khaama Press.

Germany’s parliament repealed the fast-track citizenship law, extending residency requirements to five years, amid debates over migration, integration, and workforce needs. Germany’s parliament has voted to repeal a law that allowed immigrants and refugees to apply for citizenship after just three years, tightening one of Europe’s most liberal naturalization pathways amid growing political debate over […] The post Germany Scraps Fast-Track Citizenship Law, Extends Residency Requirement to Five Years appeared first on Khaama Press.

Israel and Hamas said they had agreed to a long-awaited ceasefire and hostage deal, the first phase of U.S. President Donald Trump’s plan to end a war in Gaza that has killed more than 67,000 people and reshaped the Middle East. Just a day after the second anniversary of Hamas militants’ cross-border attack that triggered […] The post Israel and Hamas agree to Gaza ceasefire and return of hostages first appeared on Ariana News | Afghanistan News.

Access to Facebook, Instagram and Snapchat on mobile phones is currently restricted in Afghanistan. This comes after the Taliban cut internet and telecommunications services for two days last week.

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The Minister of Industry and Commerce, Nooruddin Azizi, left Kabul for China on Wednesday to participate in the 11th International Congress of the World Free Zones Organization (WFZO). According to a statement issued by the Ministry, the congress — titled “Gateways to Global Prosperity: Sustainable Trade and Innovation” – will focus on the role of […] The post Commerce minister Azizi travels to China for WFZO congress first appeared on Ariana News | Afghanistan News.

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The Foreign Minister of the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan, Amir Khan Muttaqi, left for New Delhi on Wednesday at the invitation of his Indian counterpart. Zia Ahmad Takal, Head of Public Relations at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, stated that Muttaqi is scheduled to meet with India’s Foreign Minister, S. Jaishankar, and other Indian officials […] The post Afghanistan’s foreign minister heads to India following Moscow visit first appeared on Ariana News | Afghanistan News.

Ayoub Heidari of the Iranian embassy contests the claim that hundreds of thousands of Afghan refugees may be released into neighbouring countries For more than four decades, the Islamic Republic of Iran has hosted millions of Afghan refugees, providing humanitarian, educational and health services despite enduring severe economic pressures caused by unilateral sanctions and the near-total absence of adequate international assistance. While Iran has continuously shouldered this heavy responsibility largely on its own, international support for refugee hosting and integration in the country has remained minimal compared with the scale of needs. Continue reading...

It comes just over a week after a two-day total internet shutdown across the country ended.

Internet watchdog NetBlocks has confirmed reports from inside Afghanistan that several major social media sites have been "intentionally restricted."

Many Afghans say they have been unable to access popular social media platforms including Instagram, Facebook, and Snapchat since Monday, with reports of partial or complete shutdowns in several provinces. Residents say the restrictions began suddenly, disrupting both communication and online commerce across the country. Some users report that access has been completely cut in […] The post Afghans report restrictions on Instagram, Facebook and Snapchat first appeared on Ariana News | Afghanistan News.

Ariana Television Network (ATN) has signed a three-season production and broadcast partnership with the Ayoubi Sports Complex, ensuring fans nationwide can enjoy every moment of the action on TV and digital platforms. The post Kabul gears up for AHKPL season 3, with opening ceremony scheduled for tomorrow first appeared on Ariana News | Afghanistan News.

Officials from the Islamic Emirate have previously visited the disaster-affected areas, assuring residents that their challenges would be addressed and that long-term housing solutions were underway. The post IEA launches construction of 50 new homes for earthquake victims in Kunar first appeared on Ariana News | Afghanistan News.