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Afghanistan’s government-private sector delegation, led by Nooruddin Azizi, the Minister of Industry and Commerce of the Islamic Emirate, departed for Kazakhstan on late Saturday to participate in the third Afghan–Kazakh business forum. The Ministry of Industry and Commerce said in a statement that this official invitation was extended by Serik Zhumangarin, Deputy Prime Minister and […] The post IEA delegation travels to Kazakhstan for 3rd Afghan–Kazakh business forum first appeared on Ariana News | Afghanistan News.

Pakistan and Kabul officials began a second round of security talks in Istanbul, seeking to prevent further border clashes and strengthen cooperation against militant threats. Delegations from Islamabad and Taliban have launched a new round of negotiations in Istanbul aimed at reducing border tensions and preventing further armed clashes. Talks began on Saturday at a […] The post Pakistan, Kabul Begin Second Round of Security Talks in Istanbul appeared first on Khaama Press.

Pakistan warned it could pursue “open war” against Taliban if ongoing Istanbul negotiations fail, threatening renewed border conflict after recent deadly clashes and closures. Pakistan Defence Minister Khawaja Asif has warned that Islamabad may resort to “open war” against Taliban if ongoing talks in Istanbul fail to produce results. His remarks mark a sharp escalation […] The post Pakistan Threatens “Open War” if Istanbul Talks with Afghanistan Collapse appeared first on Khaama Press.

The National Procurement Commission, chaired by Deputy Prime Minister for Economic Affairs, Mullah Abdul Ghani Baradar, approved 22 projects worth 3.5 billion AFN. According to a statement issued by Baradar’s office, the approved projects include the construction of retaining walls, canals, and inter-district connecting roads in several provinces, the building of a dormitory for Maidan […] The post Procurement Commission approves 22 projects worth 3.5 billion AFN first appeared on Ariana News | Afghanistan News.

Afghan and Pakistani negotiators are to discuss security issues in Turkey after bloody clashes at their border. A second truce between the neighbors seems to be holding after a first failed.

Delhi Police arrested two young men accused of planning bomb attacks during upcoming festivals, seizing ISIS propaganda material and bomb-making instructions from their hideout. Delhi Police said they have arrested two suspected ISIS supporters accused of plotting bomb attacks in crowded parts of the Indian capital during upcoming festival celebrations. Officers reported seizing an ISIS […] The post Major Blast Averted in Delhi; Two Men Arrested Over Suspected ISIS Links appeared first on Khaama Press.

The CSTO held major counterterrorism drills in Tajikistan with 1,500 troops, responding to heightened regional security concerns linked to militant threats from Afghanistan. The Collective Security Treaty Organization has held joint military exercises in Tajikistan focused on counterterrorism operations and rapid response coordination. The drills included simulated hostage rescues and neutralisation of armed militant groups. […] The post CSTO Stages Counterterrorism Drills in Tajikistan Amid Rising Regional Threats appeared first on Khaama Press.

Afghanistan’s national rugby team defeated Lebanon 14–12 in the Asian Rugby Emirates Men’s Sevens Series 2025 in Muscat on Saturday. The tournament features teams from Afghanistan, Bahrain, India, Iran, Iraq, Jordan, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Lebanon, Oman, Palestine, Qatar, and Saudi Arabia. Afghanistan is scheduled to face India later today in its next match.   The post Afghanistan beats Lebanon 14–12 in Asian Rugby Sevens first appeared on Ariana News | Afghanistan News.

Mullah Abdul Ghani Baradar, Deputy Prime Minister for Economic Affairs of Afghanistan, met with Shaher Al-Taqi, CEO of Saudi Arabia’s Delta International, in a meeting attended by Zalmay Khalilzad, former U.S. Special Representative for Afghanistan. According to the Deputy Prime Minister’s office, the meeting focused on investment opportunities in Afghanistan’s oil and gas sector. Delta […] The post Former U.S. envoy Khalilzad meets Afghan Deputy PM Baradar first appeared on Ariana News | Afghanistan News.

Seventeen people died after a migrant boat from Turkey capsized near Bodrum, prompting a major search operation as two survivors reached safety. Seventeen people, including sixteen migrants and a suspected smuggler, have died after a boat capsized early Friday in the Aegean Sea near the Turkish resort town of Bodrum, authorities said. The vessel reportedly […] The post 17 Migrants Drown After Boat Capsizes Off Turkey’s Bodrum Coast appeared first on Khaama Press.

Pakistan announced that all major border crossings with Afghanistan will remain shut due to heightened security concerns following recent deadly clashes along the frontier. Pakistan’s Foreign Ministry said all major border crossings with Kabul will remain closed due to heightened security concerns, with no timeline yet for reopening. Spokesperson Tahir Hussain Andrabi told reporters in […] The post Islamabad Says Border Crossings with Afghanistan to Stay Closed Until Further Notice appeared first on Khaama Press.

UK envoy Richard Lindsay urged Kabul to ensure inclusive governance, protect women’s rights, and engage constructively in UN-led diplomatic efforts during talks. The United Kingdom’s Special Envoy for Afghanistan, Richard Lindsay, said he emphasized the need for an inclusive government during meetings with officials in Kabul. His visit follows renewed international engagement efforts focused on […] The post UK Envoy Urges Inclusive Government, Women’s Rights in Talks with Kabul Authorities appeared first on Khaama Press.

Kabul has dispatched a delegation to Turkey for the next round of ceasefire negotiations with Islamabad, aiming to ease border tensions and restore secure cross-border movement. Islamabad and Kabul are preparing for a new round of negotiations in Turkey aimed at reducing tensions that have flared along the shared frontier. The discussions follow a ceasefire […] The post Kabul Sends Delegation to Turkey for Next Round of Ceasefire Negotiations appeared first on Khaama Press.

Islamabad and Kabul officials will convene in Istanbul on Saturday to discuss unresolved border security issues as tensions rise and key crossings remain restricted. Islamabad and Kabul authorities have resumed negotiations in Istanbul aimed at easing heightened tensions along their shared frontier and resolving outstanding security concerns. The discussions on Saturday mark the second round […] The post Islamabad, Kabul to Hold Second Round of Talks in Istanbul Today appeared first on Khaama Press.

Germany’s federal states have unanimously backed Interior Minister Alexander Dobrindt in his push to resume deportations to Afghanistan and Syria. At a meeting of the Conference of Minister Presidents (MPK) in Mainz on Friday, state leaders passed a resolution urging the federal government to regularly deport criminals and potential security threats to the two countries. […] The post German states back deportations to Afghanistan and Syria first appeared on Ariana News | Afghanistan News.

Afghanistan’s U17 futsal team delivered an outstanding performance, defeating Uzbekistan 10–2 at the 2025 Asian Youth Games in Bahrain on Friday. Goals for Afghanistan were scored by Ali Ahmadi, Abbas Heydari, Hussain Hassani, Mohammad Akbari, Wasay Bahaduri, and Amir Hamza Qassemi. Afghanistan is placed in Group A, alongside China, Bahrain, and Uzbekistan. The team will […] The post Afghanistan U17 futsal team crushes Uzbekistan 10–2 at Asian Youth Games first appeared on Ariana News | Afghanistan News.

U.S. President Donald Trump will test his deal-making capabilities on a trip to Asia, a region battered by his hardball trade policies, while doubts hang over his highly anticipated meeting with China’s Xi Jinping. Trump, who left Washington on Friday night, is set for a five-day trip to Malaysia, Japan and South Korea, his first […] The post Trump seeks trade deal with Xi during Asia trip first appeared on Ariana News | Afghanistan News.

The spokesperson for the Islamic Emirate, Zabihullah Mujahid, announced on Friday that a delegation led by Rahmatullah Najib, Deputy Minister of Interior, has traveled to Turkey following the ceasefire agreement between Afghanistan and Pakistan that was signed in Doha. According to Mujahid, the meeting is expected to focus on discussions regarding the remaining issues of […] The post IEA delegation travels to Turkey for truce talks, says Mujahid first appeared on Ariana News | Afghanistan News.

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The Afghanistan national volleyball team suffered a 3-1 defeat against Turkmenistan in their third match of the Central Asian Volleyball Association (CAVA) Men’s 2025 tournament. Earlier in the competition, Afghanistan defeated the Maldives 3-0 in their second match, while narrowly losing 3-2 to Sri Lanka in the opener. The championship, hosted in Dhaka, Bangladesh, began […] The post Afghanistan falls 3-1 to Turkmenistan in Central Asian Championship first appeared on Ariana News | Afghanistan News.

The Taliban’s hard-line government in Afghanistan is making major inroads in garnering legitimacy abroad. Despite its extremist policies, the international community has accepted that the Islamist group is here to stay, say experts.

The Ministry of Mines and Petroleum says that several investors from Saudi Arabia have shown interest in investing in Afghanistan’s oil and gas sectors and in the expansion of the TAPI pipeline. Homayoun Afghan, spokesperson for the Ministry of Mines and Petroleum, said that a number of Saudi investors met with Hidayatullah Badri, the Minister […] The post Saudi investors keen to invest in Afghanistan’s mines first appeared on Ariana News | Afghanistan News.

Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif announced that Islamabad is working on the Trans-Afghan railway project aimed at boosting regional trade and connectivity. Speaking at the closing session of the Regional Transport Ministers Conference 2025 in Islamabad on Friday, Sharif said Pakistan is advancing several major rail initiatives, including the Trans-Afghan Railway and the Islamabad–Tehran–Istanbul connectivity […] The post Pakistan working on trans-Afghan railway project: PM Sharif first appeared on Ariana News | Afghanistan News.