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World Bank says Afghanistan's economy increasingly dependent on Iran trade routes

Afghanistan, June 30 -- Afghanistan has become increasingly dependent on Iran for trade, with 56% of its imports passing through the country, leaving its economy vulnerable to regional tensions and di... Read More


UK proposes requiring asylum seekers to repay up to £10,000 after finding work

Afghanistan, June 30 -- The British government has proposed a new law requiring asylum seekers to repay up to £10,000 of the cost of their accommodation and support once they secure employment an... Read More


108 ships crossed Strait of Hormuz in three days despite regional security tensions

Afghanistan, June 30 -- Shipping traffic through the Strait of Hormuz has continued despite heightened regional security concerns, with global vessel-tracking company MarineTraffic reporting 108 confi... Read More


Morocco beat Netherlands on penalties to reach World Cup last 16

Afghanistan, June 30 -- Morocco defeated Netherlands 3-2 on penalties after a 1-1 draw to reach the last 16 of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, setting up a knockout clash with Canada. The Netherlands appear... Read More


Red Cross sends medical aid to victims of Pakistan strikes in Paktia, Afghanistan

Afghanistan, June 30 -- The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) said it has delivered emergency medical supplies to hospitals in Afghanistan following Pakistan's recent airstrikes in easte... Read More


U.N. says women and children bear heaviest burden of water crisis in Afghanistan

Afghanistan, June 30 -- Women and children are bearing the heaviest burden of Afghanistan's worsening water crisis, spending hours each day collecting water for their families, the United Nations Offi... Read More


UK unveils biggest defence spending increase in decades

Afghanistan, June 30 -- British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has announced the country's largest defence investment in decades, pledging to sharply increase military spending in response to what he des... Read More


300 Afghan LGBTQ refugees in Pakistan face deportation risk

Afghanistan, June 30 -- More than 300 Afghan LGBTQIA+ refugees in Pakistan are facing the threat of forced deportation while living under worsening insecurity, discrimination and extreme poverty, acco... Read More


Oman rejects transit fees for Strait of Hormuz shipping

Afghanistan, June 30 -- Badr Albusaidi said Oman opposes imposing transit fees on ships passing through the Strait of Hormuz, while signalling support for charges related to maritime safety and enviro... Read More


Six killed in shooting at German family centre, suspect arrested

Afghanistan, June 30 -- Germany is investigating a mass shooting at a mother-and-child support centre in the northern town of Eschede that left six people dead, in one of the country's deadliest shoot... Read More