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US, Ukraine say they have an ‘updated and refined’ peace framework, but questions remain Zelenskiy himself has been under pressure domestically after a major corruption scandal broke, ensnaring some of his ministers and people in his close entourage. The post US, Ukraine say they have an ‘updated and refined’ peace framework, but questions remain first appeared on Ariana News | Afghanistan News.

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Tahawol: China-Tajikistan discussion on Afghanistan The post Tahawol: China-Tajikistan discussion on Afghanistan first appeared on Ariana News | Afghanistan News.

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Saar: Afghanistan-India political and economic relations The post Saar: Afghanistan-India political and economic relations first appeared on Ariana News | Afghanistan News.

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Aino Mina and Sarrafan Herat claim Sunday victories in Afghanistan Champions League Aino Mina and Sarrafan Herat delivered strong performances on Sunday as the fifth season of the Afghanistan Champions League continued in Kabul. In the day’s opening match, Aino Mina edged past Ettifaq Khanzadah with a 2–1 win. Samiullah Naderi was the standout performer, scoring both goals for Aino Mina, while Munir Ahmad Halimi found the […] The post Aino Mina and Sarrafan Herat claim Sunday victories in Afghanistan Champions League first appeared on Ariana News | Afghanistan News.

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Ministry of Finance: Afghanistan unaffected by suspension of trade with Pakistan The Ministry of Finance says the suspension of trade relations with Pakistan has had no negative impact on Afghanistan’s commercial activity. According to the ministry, the country’s trade with neighboring nations, regional partners, and global markets continues normally and without disruption. In a statement issued on Sunday, the ministry reported that customs revenues have remained […] The post Ministry of Finance: Afghanistan unaffected by suspension of trade with Pakistan first appeared on Ariana News | Afghanistan News.

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Afghanistan economy under pressure as Pakistan shocks reshape trade flows Afghanistan’s economy continued to face strong headwinds in late 2025 as concurrent shocks — including mass refugee returns, drought, earthquakes, and shifting regional dynamics — strained growth and weakened investment momentum, according to the latest Afghanistan Economic Monitor released by the World Bank. The report says that while low inflation and stable revenues have supported […] The post Afghanistan economy under pressure as Pakistan shocks reshape trade flows first appeared on Ariana News | Afghanistan News.

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20 killed and wounded in deadly traffic crash on Herat–Kandahar highway At least ten people were killed and more than ten others injured on Sunday morning following a devastating traffic accident on the Herat–Kandahar highway, local officials confirmed. According to the Press and Public Relations Office of the Herat Police Command, the incident occurred when a passenger bus, type 302, collided with a mini-bus. Following the […] The post 20 killed and wounded in deadly traffic crash on Herat–Kandahar highway first appeared on Ariana News | Afghanistan News.

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Polio vaccination drive launches across 17 Afghan provinces Officials say routine vaccination remains the most effective tool for eliminating polio and have urged families to fully cooperate with health teams during the campaign.  The post Polio vaccination drive launches across 17 Afghan provinces first appeared on Ariana News | Afghanistan News.

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Iran’s trade with Afghanistan surpasses total trade with Europe Iranian media reported on Friday that the country has dispatched its first rail shipment of packaged cement to Afghanistan — an 18-wagon consignment that will continue on a weekly basis with a capacity of around 1,000 tons. The post Iran’s trade with Afghanistan surpasses total trade with Europe first appeared on Ariana News | Afghanistan News.

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Khalilzad rejects comparing Ukraine talks to Afghan peace process His comments highlight the distinct political and military contexts of each conflict and why, according to him, lessons from Afghanistan cannot be directly applied to Ukraine. The post Khalilzad rejects comparing Ukraine talks to Afghan peace process first appeared on Ariana News | Afghanistan News.

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Iran’s Trade with Kabul Surpasses European Nations, Says Foreign Minister Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi revealed that trade with Kabul now exceeds Iran’s trade with all European countries combined. Iran’s Foreign Minister Seyyed Abbas Araghchi announced that trade with Taliban-ruled Afghanistan has surpassed Iran’s trade with all European countries combined. Araghchi noted that Iran’s border provinces with Afghanistan play a key role in expanding trade, […] The post Iran’s Trade with Kabul Surpasses European Nations, Says Foreign Minister appeared first on Khaama Press.

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Afghanistan’s Drought Threatens Access to Clean Water, UNICEF Alerts UNICEF has raised alarms over Afghanistan’s prolonged drought, warning it could severely impact access to clean water, threatening vulnerable families and children. The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has raised alarms about the ongoing drought in Afghanistan, warning that it could deprive countless families and children of access to clean water. The drought, which has […] The post Afghanistan’s Drought Threatens Access to Clean Water, UNICEF Alerts appeared first on Khaama Press.

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Uzbekistan, China Discuss Afghanistan Security and Bilateral Cooperation Uzbekistan’s President Shavkat Mirziyoyev and China’s Foreign Minister Wang Yi met in Tashkent to discuss security concerns in Afghanistan and bilateral cooperation. Uzbek President Shavkat Mirziyoyev met with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi in Tashkent to discuss enhanced cooperation and regional security, particularly regarding Afghanistan. The two leaders focused on socio-economic coordination and addressing the […] The post Uzbekistan, China Discuss Afghanistan Security and Bilateral Cooperation appeared first on Khaama Press.

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Kabul and India Discuss Pharmaceutical Trade and Investment Opportunities Kabul and India have discussed expanding pharmaceutical trade and investment, with a focus on increasing exports and establishing manufacturing plants in Afghanistan. On November 22, Nooruddin Azizi, the Taliban’s Minister of Industry and Commerce, met with the Indian Council of Export Development to discuss expanding pharmaceutical exports to Afghanistan. The meeting emphasized the importance of […] The post Kabul and India Discuss Pharmaceutical Trade and Investment Opportunities appeared first on Khaama Press.

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India, Afghanistan to appoint commercial attaches to boost bilateral trade According to M. Anand Prakash, Joint Secretary of the PAI Division, both sides have committed to stationing trade attaches in their respective embassies to support and monitor trade cooperation. The post India, Afghanistan to appoint commercial attaches to boost bilateral trade first appeared on Ariana News | Afghanistan News.

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Afghanistan offers tax breaks, free land to attract Indian investors Separately, the Indian government confirmed that air cargo services between the two countries will resume shortly. The post Afghanistan offers tax breaks, free land to attract Indian investors first appeared on Ariana News | Afghanistan News.

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Tajikistan and China Discuss Security, Trade, and Cooperation in Regional Talks Tajikistan President Emomali Rahmon and Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi discussed security issues, trade, education, and regional cooperation during talks on November 22. Tajikistan President Emomali Rahmon met with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi on November 22 to discuss pressing security concerns, including cross-border terrorism, drug trafficking, and extremism. These issues were a key focus […] The post Tajikistan and China Discuss Security, Trade, and Cooperation in Regional Talks appeared first on Khaama Press.

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211 Afghan Prisoners Released from Iran 211 Afghan prisoners have been released from Iranian jails, following a coordinated transfer with Iran’s Ministry of Justice, marking a significant step in bilateral cooperation. 211 Afghan prisoners have been released from Iranian jails, marking a significant step in the ongoing prisoner exchange between the two countries, the Taliban confirmed. The transfer was coordinated between […] The post 211 Afghan Prisoners Released from Iran appeared first on Khaama Press.

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Trump officials’ meeting with Russian in Miami spurs questions about Ukraine proposal Two people familiar with the meeting said Rustem Umerov, secretary of Ukraine's National Security and Defense Council, was also in Miami early this week to discuss the plan with Witkoff. The post Trump officials’ meeting with Russian in Miami spurs questions about Ukraine proposal first appeared on Ariana News | Afghanistan News.

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Tahawol: Pakistan’s security concerns over Afghan soil discussed The post Tahawol: Pakistan’s security concerns over Afghan soil discussed first appeared on Ariana News | Afghanistan News.

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Saar: Boosting Afghanistan-India trade discussed The post Saar: Boosting Afghanistan-India trade discussed first appeared on Ariana News | Afghanistan News.

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IEA seeks to strengthen political and economic ties with Japan: FM Muttaqi Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi met on Saturday in Kabul with Masamotu Kenichi, the new Japanese ambassador to Afghanistan, that the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan (IEA) is interested in having broad and positive relations with Tokyo in political and economic fields. In a statement, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs quoted the Japanese ambassador as praising […] The post IEA seeks to strengthen political and economic ties with Japan: FM Muttaqi first appeared on Ariana News | Afghanistan News.

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ACL kicks off: Abu Muslim and Khurasan Faryab secure opening wins The ACL Season 5 will run until December 17, with Ariana Television Network (ATN) providing exclusive live coverage of every match, allowing fans across Afghanistan to follow all the action. The post ACL kicks off: Abu Muslim and Khurasan Faryab secure opening wins first appeared on Ariana News | Afghanistan News.

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India set to establish pharmaceutical factories in Afghanistan: MoIC The Ministry of Industry and Commerce (MoIC) announced on Saturday that members of India’s Spice Export Promotion Council expressed their readiness for joint investment and the establishment of spice-production factories in Afghanistan. Members of the Indian Spice Export Promotion Council conveyed this readiness during a meeting with Nooruddin Azizi, the Minister of Industry and Commerce […] The post India set to establish pharmaceutical factories in Afghanistan: MoIC first appeared on Ariana News | Afghanistan News.

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Ariana Afghan Airlines to purchase three aircraft to support Afghanistan’s export sector Ariana Afghan Airlines has announced plans to acquire three aircraft dedicated to facilitating Afghanistan’s export operations. Bakht-ur-Rahman Sharafat, the airline’s director, said the planes will be either Boeing or Airbus models, each valued between $25 million and $35 million, according to a statement from the General Directorate of State-Owned Corporations. Officials say the new aircraft […] The post Ariana Afghan Airlines to purchase three aircraft to support Afghanistan’s export sector first appeared on Ariana News | Afghanistan News.

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World Bank resumes payments to contractors and projects in Afghanistan Afghanistan’s Ministry of Finance has announced that the World Bank will begin paying for projects and contracted companies whose documentation had been completed and processed before the Islamic Emirate came to power. According to a statement released on Saturday, the World Bank owes nearly $45 million to various contractors. The payments will be made in […] The post World Bank resumes payments to contractors and projects in Afghanistan first appeared on Ariana News | Afghanistan News.

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Afghan national pleads guilty to rape of girl in UK An Afghan national on Friday pleaded guilty in an English court to raping a 12-year-old girl, British media reported. Ahmad Mulakhil admitted the rape of a girl under 13, which took place in Nuneaton, central England in July, when he appeared at Warwick Crown Court, the BBC reported. Mulakhil had previously denied the charge, but […] The post Afghan national pleads guilty to rape of girl in UK first appeared on Ariana News | Afghanistan News.

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Iran-Afghanistan Chambers Ink Trade Agreement The chambers of commerce of Iran and Afghanistan have signed a trade cooperation agreement, aiming to enhance bilateral economic and private sector ties. The Embassy of the Islamic Republic of Iran in Kabul announced on Saturday, November 22, the signing of a memorandum of understanding (MoU) between the chambers of commerce of Iran and Afghanistan. […] The post Iran-Afghanistan Chambers Ink Trade Agreement appeared first on Khaama Press.

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Ariana Afghan Airlines to Purchase 25-35 Million Dollars’ Worth of Cargo Planes for Trade Expansion Ariana Afghan Airlines plans to purchase cargo planes worth $25-35 million to reduce transport costs and expand Afghanistan’s export capacity, particularly for fruits. Ariana Afghan Airlines is set to purchase chartered cargo planes worth between 25 to 35 million dollars to facilitate trade and transportation of goods. The plan, announced by the Taliban’s General Directorate […] The post Ariana Afghan Airlines to Purchase 25-35 Million Dollars’ Worth of Cargo Planes for Trade Expansion appeared first on Khaama Press.

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Pakistan Links Resumption of Trade and Regional Projects to Kabul’s Efforts to Curb Cross-Border Terrorism Pakistan has linked the resumption of trade and reopening of border crossings with Kabul to addressing cross-border terrorism, warning that economic cooperation depends on resolving security concerns. Pakistan has stated that reopening border crossings and resuming trade with Kabul depends on effectively controlling cross-border terrorism and ensuring security stability. The ongoing closure of border crossings […] The post Pakistan Links Resumption of Trade and Regional Projects to Kabul’s Efforts to Curb Cross-Border Terrorism appeared first on Khaama Press.

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