8am: Health sources in Kabul say that in recent weeks, several residents of the city have been taken to hospitals as a result of armed robberies, with some of them losing their lives. According to these sources, only four incidents have occurred over a little more than two weeks in Karte Char. The health sources say that two of these incidents involved knife attacks, while another was carried out by gunfire. According to the sources, two of the individuals targeted in these attacks have died. The sources emphasize that another Kabul resident who was wounded by a bullet is currently hospitalized, and that a fourth individual who was threatened during an armed robbery was released without serious injury after handing over his money to the robbers and survived unharmed. The sources state that the rise in such incidents has created serious concerns among citizens and health sector workers about the security situation in Kabul. Click here to read more (external link).
Khaama: The Human Rights Activists Union has warned that Afghanistan is facing a dire situation, describing the Taliban’s restrictions on education as a form of cultural genocide that silences voices and limits awareness. The group said these measures have already had severe consequences and threaten the future of younger generations. 
Amu: A new archaeological site believed to date back to the pre-Christian era was discovered in the eastern province of Laghman, the Taliban-run provincial culture department said in a statement on Sunday. The site was found in the Alingar district, in an area known as Situn village in the Saw valley, said statement said. 
Afghanistan International: The Taliban’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs said on Saturday it will not take part in a regional meeting on Afghanistan scheduled to be held in Tehran. Zia Ahmad Takal, deputy spokesperson for the ministry, said the Taliban had received an invitation but decided not to attend. According to Takal, the decision was based on the Taliban’s view that Afghanistan already maintains active relations with regional countries through existing regional organisations and cooperation frameworks, and has made what he described as significant progress in this regard. 
Ariana: In the 37th match of the fifth season of the Afghanistan Champions League, Jawanan Perozi defeated Arman FC 1-0, securing a well-earned victory. In the 38th match, held on Saturday, Abu Muslim Farah triumphed 2-0 over Sarsabz Yashlar in an exciting contest. Monday’s fixtures will continue with two more matches.