Amu: Afghanistan’s national powerlifting team has departed for the world championships in Belarus, marking a return to international competition after a period of restricted participation, the powerlifting federation said. The federation said the team left Tuesday morning to take part in the competitions, scheduled to run from May 6 to May 10. The delegation includes six athletes and one coach competing across multiple categories, including youth, masters and open divisions. Click here to read more (external link).
Tolo News in Dari – May 5, 2026
Taliban say three civilians killed in new Pakistan shelling in Kunar
Amu: Taliban on Monday said that new shelling by Pakistan in the eastern province of Kunar has left at least three civilians dead and 14 others wounded, most of them women and children. In a statement, Taliban deputy spokesman Hamdullah Fitrat said the strikes targeted areas near the border in Dangam district, hitting civilian homes as well as public facilities, including schools, a health center and mosques. He said two schools — one for boys and one for girls — were destroyed, along with a clinic and two mosques. He also said 80 livestock animals were perished. Click here to read more (external link).
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Afghanistan’s passport remains world’s weakest, Henley Index shows
Amu: Afghanistan’s passport remains the least powerful in the world, according to the latest update of the Henley Passport Index, underscoring the country’s continued diplomatic isolation and limited mobility for its citizens. The ranking, released four months into 2026, shows that Afghanistan’s passport holders can travel to only 23 destinations without a visa or by obtaining one on arrival. The figure places Afghanistan at the bottom of the global index, a position it has occupied or neared for more than a decade. Click here to read more (external link).
Tolo News in Dari – May 4, 2026
Afghanistan National Team to Play in Maldives Four-Nation Tournament
Khaama: Afghanistan’s national football team will take part in a four-nation tournament hosted by the Maldives next month, as part of preparations to strengthen international competitiveness, the Afghanistan Football Federation said. According to the federation, the matches will be held in the Maldives from early June through June 10, bringing together regional teams in a series of multi-nation fixtures. Alongside Afghanistan, teams from Pakistan and the host nation will compete, while Bangladesh will be represented by its under-23 squad. Click here to read more (external link).
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Ex-MP Fawzia Koofi calls Taliban raid on her Badakhshan home ‘cowardly’
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Amu: Former lawmaker Fawzia Koofi has condemned a Taliban raid on her residence in northeastern Afghanistan, calling it a “cowardly act” after several of her relatives and local residents were detained. Koofi said in a statement posted on X that Taliban forces carried out the raid on April 28 in Badakhshan province, targeting a house linked to her and arresting multiple people. She said some of those detained were her relatives, while others were local residents with no connection to her. Click here to read more (external link).
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Bost Region beats Mis-e-Ainak by 4 wickets in National T20 Cup
Amu: Bost Region secured a narrow four-wicket victory over Mis-e-Ainak in Match 4 of Afghanistan’s domestic National T20 Cup on Sunday, successfully chasing a target of 167 runs. The ongoing tournament features regional teams including Speen Ghar, Amo, Bost, Mis-e-Ainak and Band-e-Amir, representing different zones across Afghanistan. Click here to read more (external link).
Tolo News in Dari – May 3, 2026
National Resistance Front Claims Killing Two Taliban Fighters in Baghlan
8am: The National Resistance Front of Afghanistan (NRF) has claimed responsibility for killing two Taliban fighters in Baghlan Province. In a statement released on Saturday, May 2, the group said the attack was carried out about a week ago in the Bagh-e Mullah Shah area near Dushi District. Click here to read more (external link).