Acting Minister of Interior Maulvi Sirajuddin Haqqani has underscored the critical need for accelerated joint efforts to address security and political challenges between Afghanistan and Pakistan.

For the first time, Israel has publicly acknowledged that it assassinated Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh, reports the BBC.

Presidents of Russia and Tajikistan are set to meet today (Tuesday) on issues of common interest, including the situation in Afghanistan.

The Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan (IEA) has rejected the Pakistani defence minister’s remarks about Sultan Mahmud Ghaznavi as “insolent” and historically unfounded.

Residents of Sao Valley in Alingar district of eastern Laghman province say they have long been struggling with serious problems in the absence of telecom services.

Hundreds of security cameras have been installed on roads in Pul-i-Khumri, the capital of northern Baghlan province, in order to strengthen security.

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Afghanistan has welcomed the decision of Saudi Arabia’s embassy in Kabul to resume its activities, saying the move would further enhance relations between Kabul and Riyadh.

Deputy Prime Minister for Political Affairs Maulvi Abdul Kabir says that the caretaker government has launched efforts to reduce poverty, and Afghanistan’s national economy will grow stronger in the coming years.

A polio vaccination drive was launched on Monday in 11 provinces of the country, targeting 4.8 million children.

A woman in central Bamyan has established an educational centre at her own expense, benefitting dozens of orphaned children and rekindling their future hopes.

Eight Afghan nationals were killed and 18 others rescued after a speedboat sank off the Rhodes Island in eastern Greece, a media report said on Sunday.

At least 38 people have been killed and eight others injured as a result of a traffic accident in southeastern Brazil, a media report said on Sunday.