Khaama: The Bagram Airbase, a strategic military site in Afghanistan, has become the center of conflicting reports regarding its control. The U.S. President Donald Trump recently stated that the airbase, which was handed over to the United States, is now effectively under Chinese control due to President Biden’s decision to withdraw U.S. troops from Afghanistan. Trump, in a speech at the Republican National Committee on Tuesday, April 8, criticized Biden’s handling of the U.S. military exit from Afghanistan. He argued that Biden’s actions left the airbase vulnerable, allowing China to occupy it. Trump further remarked that had he been president, he would have ensured the U.S. maintained control over Bagram, not just because of Afghanistan’s strategic importance, but due to its proximity to China’s nuclear facilities. According to Trump, the failure to keep Bagram resulted in what he called “the worst disaster in American history,” and the loss of the airbase now gives China a significant advantage in the region. Meanwhile, reports suggest that Bagram Airbase was handed over to the United States by the Taliban, with U.S. military aircraft, including C-17 planes, landing at the site and bringing military vehicles, equipment, and senior intelligence officials. The arrival of the Deputy Chief of the CIA was also reported, emphasizing the importance of Bagram for U.S. intelligence operations in the region. Click here to read more (external link).
Ariana: Nepal’s U-19 cricket team defeated Afghanistan by 85 runs via the DLS method in the rain-hit final match of their three-game series at Mulpani Cricket Stadium. However, Afghanistan won the series 2–1, having already secured victory in the first two match. 
8am: The Taliban have established a “Permanent Housing and Land Distribution Committee for Kunduz Migrants” in the northeastern province of Kunduz. This committee is tasked with distributing land to Taliban fighters and their families residing in Pakistan. A letter from this committee, obtained by the Hasht-e Subh Daily, reveals that the Taliban have called on all individuals who returned to Kunduz from neighboring countries following their takeover to report to the Urban Development Directorate under Taliban control to receive land. A Kunduz resident, who spoke on the condition of anonymity, stated that the current land distribution policy continues the former governments’ strategy of “fostering settlers.” He noted that the Taliban are subtly and systematically working to change the overall demographic structure of the province by allocating more land to their loyalists. He added that now, with the distribution of land to Pakistanis underway, the process is ongoing. He stressed that people currently have no voice, and anyone who opposes or criticizes the policy is eliminated by the Taliban. 
Khaama: Afghan refugees in Pakistan are reportedly facing abuse and property looting during forced expulsions, according to officials’ statements. The Ministry of Refugees and Repatriations of Afghanistan has condemned the ongoing detention and forced deportation of Afghan migrants from Pakistan. According to the ministry, these migrants are subjected to violence and their belongings are seized by Pakistanis during their forced return. 
Tolo News: The Afghanistan national under-17 football players have been eliminated from the 2025 AFC U-17 Asian Cup after suffering two defeats against their opponents. In their second match on Monday night, as part of the 2025 Asian Cup, the national team faced South Korea and suffered a heavy 6-0 defeat, which led to their elimination from the tournament. 