Masoud Karimi: From Afghan Taekwondo Captain to International Referee at Nagoya 2026 Para Asian Games

Masoud Karimi, former captain of the Afghanistan National Taekwondo Team and an international referee, has been officially selected by World Taekwondo to officiate at the Nagoya 2026 Para Asian Games. His appointment follows his participation in World Taekwondo referee training seminars and his demonstrated performance across international events. Kabul 24:.

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Turkish Cargo Ship Carrying Grain Sunk by Drone Attack in Black Sea; Two Sailors Killed

A Turkish-owned cargo vessel transporting grain from Ukraine to Italy sank in the Black Sea after coming under a drone strike. The fatal incident left two crew members dead, three injured, 11 rescued, and one sailor missing, as Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky blamed Moscow, stating that Russia “always chooses terror.”.

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Amir Khan Muttaqi at Moscow Format: Disputes with Islamabad Solvable via Diplomacy; Foreign Pressure Will Not Alter Our Policies

Speaking at the Moscow Format consultative meeting, Mawlawi Amir Khan Muttaqi, Acting Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan, emphasized the peaceful resolution of challenges between Kabul and Islamabad while reaffirming Afghanistan’s absolute independence in shaping its domestic and foreign policies. Kabul 24: He asserted that all.

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Russia Officially Invites Amir Khan Muttaqi to Moscow Format Consultations on Afghanistan

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan announced that the Russian Federation has officially invited Acting Foreign Minister Mawlawi Amir Khan Muttaqi to attend the upcoming Moscow Format consultations regarding Afghanistan. Kabul 24: Hafiz Zia Ahmad Takal, Head of Information and Public Relations at the Ministry.

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Inauguration of 121-Kilometer Wakhan Highway: A Strategic Step Toward Direct Overland Connection with China

The Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan has officially inaugurated the strategic Wakhan Highway in Badakhshan province, extending directly to the Chinese border. Official representatives emphasized during the opening ceremony that the route not only resolves long-standing transportation challenges for residents in the remote Pamir region, but also lays the groundwork for.

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Belgian Migration Minister Calls for Deportation of Undocumented Afghan Convicts

Annelien Van Bossuyt, Belgium’s Minister of Asylum and Migration, officially stated that Afghan nationals convicted of serious crimes who lack legal residence documents must be immediately deported to Afghanistan upon completing their prison sentences. Kabul 24: Highlighting the presence of approximately 60 undocumented Afghan convicts currently serving prison sentences in.

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Islamic Emirate Warns Islamabad; Hamdullah Fitrat Vows Retaliation Against Pakistan

In response to continued air and missile strikes by the Pakistani military targeting residential zones in Helmand and Kunar provinces, Hamdullah Fitrat, Deputy Spokesperson for the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan, issued a stern reaction, asserting that the Afghan government will under no circumstances overlook the bloodshed of its citizens and.

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UN and EU Urge De-escalation Between Kabul and Islamabad Following Deadly Pakistani Airstrikes

Following persistent Pakistani military airstrikes targeting Kunar and Helmand provinces that resulted in heavy civilian casualties, the United Nations, the European Union, and key international figures have expressed deep concern, demanding an immediate cessation of hostilities, adherence to international law, and diplomatic resolution of disputes. Kabul 24: Stéphane Dujarric, Spokesperson.

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UK Charges Two Iranian Nationals over Terror Plot Targeting Manchester’s Jewish Community

British police announced on Friday that, in a separate case from the RAF Fairford airbase incident, two Iranian nationals Rahman Salehi, 34, and Salam Ahmadian, 36 have been charged with preparing acts of terrorism aimed at targeting the Jewish community in Manchester ahead of Yom Kippur. Kabul 24: According to.

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UN and EU Urge De-escalation Between Kabul and Islamabad Following Deadly Pakistani Airstrikes

Following persistent Pakistani military airstrikes targeting Kunar and Helmand provinces that resulted in heavy civilian casualties, the United Nations, the European Union, and key international figures have expressed deep concern, demanding an immediate cessation of hostilities, adherence to international law, and diplomatic resolution of disputes. Kabul 24: Stéphane Dujarric, Spokesperson.

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Afghanistan and Turkmenistan Hold Talks on Establishing TAPI Gas Distribution Network in Herat

As pipe-laying operations for the Trans-Afghanistan Pipeline (TAPI) progress across western Herat, technical delegations from Afghanistan and Turkmenistan convened for a two-day summit in the province to discuss infrastructure planning, routing, and the establishment of a local gas distribution network for Herat city. Kabul 24: The expert-level discussions aimed to.

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Islamic Emirate Condemns Pakistani Airstrikes in Kunar and Helmand; 9 Civilians Killed

Zabiullah Mujahid, the official spokesman for the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan, issued a formal statement reporting that airstrikes conducted by Pakistani military aircraft last night targeted areas in Kunar and Helmand provinces. Kabul 24: According to the spokesman, the aerial bombardments resulted in significant civilian casualties and material destruction, leaving.

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