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U.S. Vice President Says Iran Deal Reopens Hormuz, Bars Nuclear Arms

Afghanistan, June 16 -- U.S. Vice President JD Vance said on Monday that the emerging agreement between Washington and Tehran would immediately reopen the Strait of Hormuz and ensure that Iran does no... Read More


Lebanon Welcomes U.S.-Iran Deal, Sees Path to Easing Regional Tensions

Afghanistan, June 16 -- Lebanese President Joseph Aoun expressed hope on Monday that the recent understanding between the United States and Iran would help ease regional tensions and create momentum f... Read More


Pakistan Backs UNAMA Mandate Extension, Warns of Terror Threats From Afghanistan

Afghanistan, June 16 -- Pakistan's representative to the United Nations, Asim Iftikhar Ahmad, said on Monday that it remained a matter of concern that some elements within Afghanistan were cooperating... Read More


US-Iran Deal Exposes Growing Trump-Netanyahu Rift, WSJ Reports

Afghanistan, June 16 -- A proposed agreement between the United States and Iran has exposed growing differences between President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, raising co... Read More


Beijing Calls for Greater Regional Cooperation on Afghanistan

Afghanistan, June 16 -- China has called on member states of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) to strengthen cooperation in support of Afghanistan's economic recovery and regional stability,... Read More


U.S. B-52 Bomber Crashes in California, Killing Eight

Afghanistan, June 16 -- A U.S. Air Force B-52 Stratofortress bomber crashed shortly after takeoff from Edwards Air Force Base in California on Monday, killing all eight people on board, including mili... Read More


Iran Says U.S. Begins Easing Naval Blockade Ahead of Final Deal

Afghanistan, June 16 -- Iranian media reported on Tuesday that the United States has begun easing its naval blockade of Iran, with several Iranian cargo vessels passing through previously restricted w... Read More


14-Point U.S.-Iran Draft Deal Envisions Ceasefire and Nuclear Talks

Afghanistan, June 15 -- A draft memorandum of understanding reportedly agreed between the United States and Iran includes provisions for a permanent ceasefire, sanctions relief, the reopening of the S... Read More


Pakistan Records More Than 180 Drone Attacks in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Since 2025

Afghanistan, June 15 -- Militants have carried out at least 182 drone attacks against Pakistani security forces in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa over the past 18 months, according to provincial authorities, high... Read More


Trump Tells Putin He Is Ready to Help End Ukraine War, Kremlin Says

Afghanistan, June 15 -- U.S. President Donald Trump told Russian President Vladimir Putin that ending the war in Ukraine remains a critical priority and said he was prepared to help advance efforts to... Read More