Afghanistan’s group stage opponents confirmed for CAFA Nations Cup 2025

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Ariana: Afghanistan’s national football team will face Tajikistan, Iran, and Malaysia in Group B of the CAFA Nations Cup 2025. The tournament, featuring eight teams, will take place from August 9 to September 8, 2025, with Uzbekistan and Tajikistan serving as co-hosts. Click here to read more (external link).

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Herat Clashes Break Out Over Taliban Crackdown On Shia Mourning Sites

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Afghanistan International: Clashes broke out on Monday evening, in the Jebrael area of Herat city after Taliban forces attempted to dismantle Muharram mourning tents, prompting resistance from mourners. Videos obtained by Afghanistan International show Taliban forces firing weapons and tearing down the tents. The incident reportedly followed orders from Taliban authorities to remove tents not located near mosques. Prior to the start of Muharram, meetings were held between Shia religious scholars and Taliban officials to designate specific areas for mourning rituals. Click here to read more (external link).

Taliban order Mazar residents to install surveillance cameras: Sources

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Amu: The directive, issued by local Taliban officials, requires homeowners to purchase and install closed-circuit cameras at their own expense. Residents said the cost — between 5,000 and 10,000 afghanis, or roughly $70 to $140 — is out of reach for many households amid widespread poverty and unemployment. Several residents told Amu TV they had been warned that failure to comply could result in their electricity being cut off or other penalties. “The economic pressure is already unbearable,” one resident said. “Now we’re expected to pay for surveillance equipment we can’t afford.” Click here to read more (external link).

Bhutto: Kabul Violating Doha Deal, Threatening Regional Stability

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Khaama: Bilawal Bhutto Zardari, Chairman of the Pakistan Peoples Party, has warned that the Taliban’s repeated violations of their commitments under the Doha Agreement are fueling regional instability. He emphasized that adherence to these promises is critical for maintaining peace. Under the Doha Agreement, the Taliban had promised not to allow extremist groups like Al-Qaeda and ISIS to use Afghanistan’s territory to threaten other nations, especially the United States. However, doubts over Taliban compliance have persisted. Click here to read more (external link).

Death toll in Badakhshan unrest rises to 15: Sources

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Amu: The death toll from unrest caused by Taliban crackdown on protesters in the northeastern district of Khash in Badakhshan Province has risen to at least 15, including one woman, local sources said Tuesday. The violence erupted during a public protest in Khash, where residents had gathered to oppose what they described as the Taliban’s heavy-handed presence and governance in the district. At least 20 others were wounded in the incident, which witnesses say was marked by the use of live ammunition against demonstrators. Click here to read more (external link).

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FAO warns of severe Heatwave in Afghanistan from June 30 to July 6

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Khaama: The United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) office in Afghanistan has issued a warning about a severe heatwave that will affect the entire country from June 30 to July 6 this year. The heatwave is expected to bring dangerously high temperatures, with forecasts indicating that many areas will experience temperatures 2 to 10 degrees Celsius higher than normal. This extreme weather poses significant health risks, particularly for vulnerable groups such as children, the elderly, pregnant women, and people with pre-existing health conditions. Click here to read more (external link).

ACB signs 10-year strategic partnership to deliver Afghanistan Premier League T20

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Ariana: In a landmark development for Afghan cricket, the Afghanistan Cricket Board (ACB) has entered into a long-term strategic partnership with ITW MEA to manage and deliver the Afghanistan Premier League (APL T20) over the next 10 editions. The agreement, signed by ACB Chairman Mirwais Ashraf, CEO Naseeb Khan, and ITW MEA Director Vivek Chandra, marks a major step in reviving the country’s flagship T20 tournament. Click here to read more (external link).