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England Fan Spends £40,000 House Deposit to Watch World Cup With Father

Afghanistan, July 2 -- An England football fan has spent £40,000 he had saved for a house deposit to travel with his father to the FIFA World Cup, saying he chose to invest in a once-in-a-lifetim... Read More


UNICEF Calls for Greater Access to Clean Water for Children in Afghanistan

Afghanistan, July 2 -- Access to safe and clean water remains essential to protecting children's health in Afghanistan, where recurring drought and limited water infrastructure continue to leave many ... Read More


3 Killed, 10 Injured in Suspected Drone Strike in Pakistan's Bajaur

Afghanistan, July 2 -- A suspected drone strike killed three members of a family, including two children, and injured 10 others in Pakistan's northwestern Bajaur district, police said on Thursday. Ac... Read More


147 Afghan Refugees Released From Pakistani Prisons

Afghanistan, July 2 -- Pakistan has released 147 Afghan nationals from its prisons, and they have returned to Afghanistan, the Ministry of Refugees and Repatriation said on Thursday, as Islamabad cont... Read More


CENTCOM Holds Bahrain Security Talks With 12 Nations

Afghanistan, July 2 -- The U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) said it convened a regional security dialogue in Bahrain with senior military officials from 12 countries, where participants reaffirmed their... Read More


Mullah Baradar to Lead Delegation to Funeral of Iran's Former Supreme Leader

Afghanistan, July 2 -- A senior delegation led by Mullah Abdul Ghani Baradar will attend the funeral of Iran's former Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, Afghanistan's Ministry of Foreign Affairs said on Thu... Read More


UN: Mines Kill or Injure 175 People in Afghanistan This Year

Afghanistan, July 2 -- At least 175 people were killed or injured by landmines and unexploded ordnance in Afghanistan between January and May 2026, with children accounting for three-quarters of the c... Read More


Sweden Bans Cousin Marriages Under New Law

Afghanistan, July 2 -- Sweden has banned marriages between first cousins under a new law that took effect on Wednesday, as part of broader efforts to combat forced marriage, so-called honor-related ab... Read More


UN-Habitat Says Half of Afghanistan's Population Could Live in Cities by 2060

Afghanistan, July 2 -- Nearly half of Afghanistan's population is expected to live in urban areas by 2060, but many cities are unprepared for such rapid growth, the United Nations Human Settlements Pr... Read More


Sweden Contributes Over $5 Million to Afghanistan Trust Fund

Afghanistan, July 2 -- Sweden has contributed $5.26 million to the Afghanistan Trust Fund to support humanitarian and development programs, the fund announced, saying the financing will help expand as... Read More