Ariana: The Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan has commemorated 31 August as the anniversary of the withdrawal of the last American soldier from the country, describing it as a “proud and historic” milestone for the Afghan nation. In a statement issued on this occasion, Hamdullah Fitrat, deputy spokesperson of the Islamic Emirate, said: “31 August symbolizes victory and represents the tangible outcome of years of sacrifice and struggle by the Afghan people.” Click here to read more (external link).
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Afghanistan International: In a decree issued by the group’s Dar al-Ifta, the Taliban’s religious authority, officials said photos would be mandatory only for Afghan women living abroad or travelling overseas for medical care. For women inside Afghanistan, the body declared that attaching photos to ID cards was “contrary to Sharia.” 
Afghanistan International: The Afghanistan Freedom Front (AFF) said its fighters struck Taliban Intelligence Unit 40 in the Shash Darak area on Friday evening. In a statement, the group claimed at least one Taliban member was killed and four others were wounded. The AFF described the site as a “notorious” office where former Afghan soldiers and innocent civilians, including women, are detained and subjected to “brutal and inhumane torture.” 
8am: The findings of this report indicate that widespread corruption in the traffic department under Taliban control has significantly increased. Based on these findings, applicants receive driving licenses and vehicle permits without taking exams and by paying money. Meanwhile, citizens say this process has endangered the lives of thousands and turned roads into deadly scenes. In just the past month alone, in two traffic accidents on the Kabul-Herat highway, 97 people lost their lives, and more than 30 others were injured. 
Ariana: Afghanistan took a surprise lead in the 21st minute through Omid Mousavi, but Iran responded quickly. Majid Aliyari leveled the score just five minutes later before Amir Hossein Hosseinzadeh made it 2–1 in the 36th minute.