Amu: Bismillah Shinwari, a veteran Afghan cricket umpire who officiated at the international level, has died following an illness, the Afghanistan Cricket Board confirmed on Tuesday. He was 41. Shinwari, a member of the International Cricket Council’s International Panel of Umpires, made his debut in 2017, officiating an ODI between Afghanistan and Ireland in Sharjah.
Ariana: Former U.S. special envoy for Afghan peace talks, Zalmay Khalilzad, has issued a stark warning about China’s accelerating efforts to dominate Central Asia’s vast mineral wealth. He urged Washington—specifically the Trump administration—to act swiftly before Beijing consolidates its hold over the region’s critical resources. Khalilzad emphasized that countries including Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, Afghanistan, and Pakistan
Ariana: Following Russia’s recent decision to formally recognize the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan (IEA), Pakistani officials have stated that Islamabad will not act hastily and will make a final decision based on its national interests. According to The Express Tribune, quoting government sources, Pakistan may take a more pragmatic approach if other regional countries follow
Amu: A public health campaign led by the Polio-Free Afghanistan initiative has called on families returning from Pakistan to vaccinate their children at border crossings, citing an urgent need to prevent new outbreaks of the virus. In a statement posted Monday on the group’s official X account, the campaign urged parents to ensure their children
Afghanistan International: The Iranian Writers’ Association has issued a strong condemnation of what it described as “racist” treatment of Afghan migrants in Iran, calling for an immediate halt to forced deportations. In a statement released on Sunday, 6 July, the association warned that hostility toward Afghan nationals has reached “alarming” and “horrific” levels, particularly in
8am: Local sources in Panjshir province report that the Taliban executed two former military personnel accused of membership in the National Resistance Front of Afghanistan (NRF). The incident occurred last week, with the detentions taking place in the mountainous area of Abdullah-Khel village in Dara district, according to sources cited by the Hasht-e Subh Daily
Al Jazeera: Millions of Afghan migrants and refugees in Iran have been asked to leave or face arrest as a deadline set by the government comes to an end. Sunday’s target date neared amid public concerns over security in the aftermath of the 12-day conflict with Israel, which the United States joined with air strikes
Amu: Taliban have imposed new restrictions on Shiite religious practices in Herat Province during Muharram, the Islamic month of mourning, dismantling mourning tents and removing flags from Shiite neighborhoods, according to local sources and residents. Witnesses in districts such as Jebrael, Kore Milli and Khatem al-Anbia said Taliban forces tore down black banners and processional