The UN Security Council (UNSC) will meet on Thursday to discuss the situation in Iran, according to a spokeswoman for Somalia’s Permanent Mission to the United Nations. Somalia holds the rotating presidency of the council for January.

Security forces have arrested 30 individuals in eastern Nangarhar province in connection with drug trafficking and sales, seizing significant quantities of narcotics.

Following recent unrest in Iran, US President Donald Trump has said he has been informed that the “killings” in the country have stopped. In response, Iran’s Foreign Minister claimed that “terrorist elements” were responsible for the violence, accusing them of deliberately increasing casualties to provoke US intervention.

The Trump administration has announced a pause on immigrant visa processing for nationals of 75 countries, including Afghanistan, Fox News reports.

Security forces have arrested a seven-member gang that allegedly collected money from villagers under the pretexts of distributing aid in southeastern Khost province, police said on Wednesday.

At least 22 people were killed and around 80 others injured when a construction crane fell onto a passenger train in Thailand on Wednesday morning.

Afghanistan are set to face Sri Lanka in their second warm-up match today (Wednesday) as part of preparations for the ICC Men’s Under-19 Cricket World Cup.

Russia and the United States currently have no bilateral contacts on Afghanistan, according to Russian Special Representative for Afghanistan Zamir Kabulov.

To ensure urban order, the Nangarhar Police have designated specific routes and areas for rickshaw traffic in Jalalabad city of eastern Nangarhar province and warned that legal action will be taken against violators.

The Winter Cup Futsal Premier League has officially commenced in southern Ghazni province, featuring nine competing teams, an official said on Tuesday.

The Department of Mines and Petroleum in central Panjshir province has sold 4,177 carats of emeralds for more than $47,610.

The Minister of Refugees and Repatriation has said that Afghans were forced into exile to protect their religion and the independence of their country. He described every returning Afghan as valuable and emphasized that efforts are being made to address the issues of returnees to the fullest extent.