Tolo News in Dari – November 8, 2025
Ariana: This was Afghanistan’s third match in the tournament. Earlier, the Afghan team defeated Tajikistan and held Iran to a draw, showing strong form before facing Morocco. Click here to read more (external link). Other Afghan Sports News Cricket: Afghanistan Crushes South Africa in Hong Kong Sixes to Reach Knockout Stage
The Diplomat: Afghanistan’s rugged terrain will make a potential ground war between Pakistan and the Taliban a hard one for Islamabad to win. Afghanistan could bleed Pakistan, leaving it struggling to recover from the damage inflicted over an extended period. Click here to read more (external link).
DW: Many thousands of Afghans are being forced to give up their lives and livelihoods in Pakistan and move to a country that feels more foreign than the one they are leaving behind. Click here to read more (external link).
The Diplomat: On October 30, the Indian Ministry of External Affairs announced that the United States had granted India a six-month extension to the sanctions waiver for operations at Iran’s Chabahar Port. Issued under the provisions of the Iran Freedom and Counter-Proliferation Act (IFCA), the waiver allows India to continue developing and utilizing the port
Amu: A suspected suicide bomber was killed early Friday morning near a traditional buzkashi field in Kunduz City, according to Taliban police spokesman. Jumauddin Khaksar, spokesman for the Taliban police command in Kunduz, said the blast occurred at around 7:30 a.m. local time in the Shahrak-e Sar Darrah area of Police District 8. He said
Amu: Afghanistan continued their strong form at the Hong Kong Sixes 2025 tournament, securing a commanding 49-run win over South Africa to mark their second consecutive victory. This latest victory puts Afghanistan in a strong position in the group stage, having already beaten Nepal earlier in the day. They will now look to carry their
Amu: The third round of high-level talks between delegations from the Taliban and Pakistan began on Thursday in Istanbul, Turkey, multiple sources confirmed to Amu. Leading the negotiations are Abdul Haq Wasiq, the head of Taliban intelligence, and Asim Munir Malik, Pakistan’s intelligence chief. Other members of the Taliban delegation include Rahmatullah Najib, deputy interior
Khaama: Afghanistan’s opium cultivation fell by 20% in 2025, but UNODC warned synthetic drug production and trafficking are rapidly expanding nationwide. Officials said organized crime groups are shifting to synthetics due to lower costs, easier concealment, and resistance to climate impacts. Click here to read more (external link). Related Taliban Asked UN Not To Report
