Russia pledges to strengthen electricity cooperation with Afghanistan
Russia’s Ministry of Energy has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening cooperation with Afghanistan in the electricity sector
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Afghanistan secure membership in international industrial exhibition
The Ministry of Commerce and Industry (MoCI) says that during a trilateral meeting between the trade ministers of Afghanistan and Uzbekistan and the deputy minister of Kyrgyzstan, an agreement was reached on Afghanistan’s membership in the International Industrial…
Afghanistan aid support remains steady despite global decline: UN
The United Nations has said that despite a decline in global aid, it continues to provide essential services to the people of Afghanistan, adding that its budget for basic humanitarian programmes in 2025 reached $1.7 billion.
Recent rainfall revives Afghanistan’s agriculture, renews hope for farmers
Experts and farmers in several provinces of the country have highlighted improvements in agriculture following recent rainfall, describing it as an opportunity to revive vegetation cover and reduce the impacts of drought.
Afghanistan, China review health cooperation, capacity building efforts
Officials from Afghanistan’s Ministry of Public Health and a Chinese technical delegation have held discussions on strengthening bilateral health cooperation, enhancing technical capacity and promoting the development of traditional medicine. In a statement posted today (Friday) on its…
Kabul, Islamabad agree to seek solution to tensions in China talks
Afghanistan and Pakistan have agreed to seek a comprehensive solution to end tensions between the two neighbouring countries during peace talks in Urumqi, China, a media report said on Wednesday.
Afghanistan, Uzbekistan stress expansion of pharmaceutical cooperation
Afghanistan and Uzbekistan have underlined the need to expand cooperation in the pharmaceutical sector and strengthen bilateral trade, officials said.
12 killed as 5.8-magnitude quake rocks Afghanistan
At least 12 people have been killed and four others injured in an earthquake that struck six provinces of Afghanistan, an official said on Saturday.
WHO delivers 78.5MT of lifesaving medical supplies to Afghanistan
An emergency airlift carrying 78.5 metric tonnes of lifesaving medical supplies from the World Health Organization (WHO) logistics hub in Dubai has arrived in Afghanistan.
Over 27m jeribs of pastureland registered in 3 provinces: MoJ
The Land Grab Prevention and Restitution Commission (LGPRC) has identified more than 27.57 million jeribs of pastureland across three provinces over the past year, the Ministry of Justice said on Thursday.
5-member IEA team to travel to China for talks with Pakistan
A five-member delegation from the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan (IEA) is scheduled to travel to China today (Wednesday) for talks with a Pakistani team.
Death toll from rain-related incidents rises to 42 in Afghanistan
At least 14 people were killed and 17 others wounded in rain-related incidents across the country over the past 24 hours, an official said on Tuesday.
UNICEF to support 1.3m severely malnourished children in Afghanistan in 2026
The United Nations International Children’s Emergency Fund (UNICEF) says it plans to support 1.3 million children suffering from severe acute malnutrition in Afghanistan in 2026.
Malaysia pledges constructive role in reducing Afghanistan–Pakistan tensions
The Prime Ministers of Malaysia and Afghanistan have expressed concern over the regional security situation, with Malaysia reaffirming its intention to play a positive and constructive role in easing tensions between Afghanistan and Pakistan. According to a statement…
Saudi Arabia, Turkey among 5 nations welcome Afghanistan–Pakistan ceasefire
Saudi Arabia, Turkey, Syria, Jordan and Kuwait have welcomed the announcement of a temporary ceasefire between Afghanistan and Pakistan on the occasion of Eid-ul-Fitr.
China urges Kabul, Islamabad to exercise restraint, resume dialogue
China has urged Afghanistan and Pakistan to exercise restraint and commence dialogue as soon as possible.
Afghanistan, Sri Lanka white-ball series to be played in late 2026
The white-ball cricket series between Afghanistan and Sri Lanka will be played in the final quarter of 2026, Afghanistan Cricket Board (ACB) announced on Wednesday.
WHO delivers 25 tonnes of medicines, medical supplies to Afghanistan
The World Health Organisation (WHO) has delivered 25 tonnes of essential cancer medicines and non-communicable disease (NCD) kits to hospitals across Afghanistan to support treatment services for thousands of patients.
Uzbek president inks preferential trade agreement with Afghanistan
Uzbekistan’s President Shavkat Mirziyoyev has signed a preferential trade agreement with Afghanistan, a media report said on Wednesday.
About 1,300 trucks cross daily as Afghanistan-Iran trade remains steady
The transit and movement of commercial goods between Afghanistan and Iran are continuing as normal, despite the ongoing conflict in the neighbouring country, with up to 1,300 cargo trucks crossing through the Islam Qala border in western Herat province each day.
Jalali stresses expansion of cardiac treatment nationwide
Minister of Public Health, Mawlawi Noor Jalal Jalali, has emphasised the need to expand cardiac treatment services across the country to better address citizens’ health challenges.
34 martyred, 89 injured in Pakistani attacks on Afghanistan in 4 days: UN
The United Nations says at least 34 civilians were martyred and 89 others injured in Pakistani military attacks inside Afghanistan from February 26 to March 1.
Afghanistan to tour India for one-off Test, 3 ODIs in June
The Afghanistan National Cricket Team is set to tour India in June for a one-off Test match and a three-match One-Day International (ODI) series, the Afghanistan Cricket Board (ACB) announced on Monday. The tour will begin with a…
UAE calls for de-escalation between Kabul, Islamabad
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has expressed concern over renewed military clashes between Afghanistan and Pakistan, urging de-escalation between the two countries.
