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6/1/2025, 8:32:18 AM

Nuristan precious stones fetch over 42 million Afghanis The Nuristan Province's Department of Mines and Petroleum conducted a tender, selling Kunzite and Biruj gemstones valued at 42,814,500 Afghanis. A provincial official from Nuristan mentioned that these gemstones were sourced from the Mavi mine in the Doab district, emphasizing that their sale adhered to legal procedures and was executed with complete transparency. Of the total proceeds, approximately 4,210,000 Afghanis were deposited into the government treasury. It is notable that following the assumption of power by the Islamic Emirate, mining operations are being lawfully conducted under governmental oversight, effectively curbing smuggling and illicit mining activities nationwide.

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6/1/2025, 8:09:42 AM

Bombing close to Rafah aid center leaves 150 Palestinians dead or injured Al Jazeera recently reported that 30 individuals were killed, and 120 others sustained injuries in the most recent assaults by the occupying forces near the humanitarian aid distribution center in Rafah, Gaza. The attacks were directed at individuals who had congregated to collect food in the western precinct of Rafah. Conversely, Doctors Without Borders have denounced the food distribution tragedy as indicative of the futility of the US and Israeli agenda. They highlighted that Israeli constraints are undermining the humanitarian aid efforts in Gaza. Earlier, the Gaza Media Center expressed that the occupying regime is exploiting food as a lethal ploy. According to the center's report, Israeli soldiers are guiding people through perilous routes to obtain food, only to fatally shoot them.

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6/1/2025, 1:23:21 PM

UN must halt the bloodshed in Gaza The Hamas jihadist movement denounced the Israeli occupation forces' attack on civilians at humanitarian aid centers in the western city of Rafah in Gaza as a barbaric and atrocious act of genocide. In an official statement, Hamas urged the United Nations to promptly intervene to halt the violent onslaught. Hamas alleged that the occupation forces are exploiting these controlled centers as lethal traps to harm innocent individuals in dire need. On Sunday, the Israeli occupation forces assaulted humanitarian aid distribution centers in Rafah, Gaza, resulting in the death of 35 individuals and injuring over 150 others.

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6/1/2025, 8:42:31 AM

Foreign minister holds in a telephone discussion with Pakistani counterpart Afghan Foreign Minister Maulvi Amir Khan Muttaqi engaged in a telephone discussion with Pakistani Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Mohammad Ishaq Dar concerning the enhancement of diplomatic ties. According to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, both parties viewed the elevation of Kabul and Islamabad's diplomatic missions to ambassadorial status as a positive development and expressed optimism for the swift completion of the remaining phases. During the phone call, they also conveyed that advancing the diplomatic relations' status would facilitate broader collaboration across multiple domains. The Foreign Minister's conversation with his Pakistani counterpart ensued following the Pakistani Foreign Ministry's announcement the previous day regarding the elevation of its mission in Kabul to ambassadorial rank. The Afghan Foreign Ministry likewise embraced the Pakistani government's decision, affirming its intent to reciprocally raise the status of the Afghan Embassy's Chargé d'Affaires in Islamabad to ambassadorial level.

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6/1/2025, 7:52:30 AM

Iran Receives US Proposal for Nuclear Deal Iran's Foreign Minister, Seyyed Abbas Araqchi, has stated that he has been handed a US proposal regarding the Iran nuclear deal by his Omani counterpart. Araqchi announced on his Twitter account that he received the proposal from his Omani counterpart in Tehran. He added that they will respond appropriately, aligning with the principles, national interests, and rights of the Iranian populace. Although the specifics of Washington's proposal have not been made public yet, Reuters has reported that the White House emphasized that the proposal sent to Iran is clearly in Tehran's favor and should be accepted. This proposal emerges during the sixth round of discussions between Iran and the United States aimed at reaching an agreement on the nuclear program. Prior to this, Saudi Arabia had cautioned Iran that prolonging the nuclear deal negotiations with the United States could prompt military action from Israel. The United States, which has long accused Iran of supporting proxy groups in the region and possessing nuclear arms, has enforced numerous sanctions. However, Washington is now striving to strike a nuclear agreement in exchange for lifting sanctions on Tehran.

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6/1/2025, 1:17:31 PM

Afghan and Chinese Officials Discuss Financial Cooperation The Governor of Da Afghanistan Bank, Noor Ahmad Agha, held discussions with the Chinese Ambassador in Kabul regarding the enhancement of financial and banking collaboration between their respective nations. Da Afghanistan Bank conveyed that during the meeting, Noor Ahmad Agha highlighted the institution's successful partnerships with numerous international financial and banking entities over the preceding four years. He emphasized the bank's efforts to boost technical cooperation within the financial and banking domains, fostering a more conducive and secure investment environment while facilitating trade. Conversely, the Chinese ambassador expressed his country's interest in contributing positively to Afghanistan's economic progress. This interaction transpired as the Minister of Industry and Commerce had previously engaged in conversations with Chinese officials regarding conducting trade transactions in the currencies of both nations rather than solely relying on the dollar.

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6/1/2025, 4:52:45 PM

Work round the clock to maintain the achieved security A coordination gathering of provincial officials from the central zone convened at the Kabul provincial office on Sunday. Present at the meeting were Kabul Governor Mullah Aminullah Obaid, the governors from the central zone including Mullah Tajmir Jawad, the deputy governor of Kabul province, the head of Kabul intelligence, representatives from the Ulema Council, and various security personnel. According to the media office of the Kabul provincial office, during the meeting, the deputy intelligence director commended the endeavors of officials in the central zone provinces for upholding security standards and provided recommendations in vital security, intelligence, and coordination domains. Mullah Tajmir Jawad urged the officials to persevere in their duties around the clock to ensure ongoing security maintenance. The Kabul governor, in this assembly, expressed his unwavering commitment to exert all necessary efforts to sustain security stability and affirmed continued collaboration with officials from other provinces. It is notable that periodic meetings are conducted by central zone officials to enhance security within the region. These gatherings serve to remind individuals of their responsibilities in each sector and exchange ideas for improvement.

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6/1/2025, 1:29:36 PM

Russia confirms acceptance of Afghanistan proposed ambassador Russian Ambassador Dmitry Zhirnov in Kabul held discussions with Foreign Minister Mawlawi Amir Khan Muttaqi concerning the latest phase of Afghanistan-Russia relations, the agreements established at the Kazan Summit, and the ongoing work of bilateral committees. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs reported that during the meeting, the Russian Ambassador formally presented an acceptance note for the Afghan Ambassador-designate to Russia to the Foreign Minister. The experienced Russian envoy conveyed optimism that the elevation of diplomatic ties would facilitate advancements in various sectors between the two nations. In response, the Foreign Minister underscored the significance of this new era in relations with Russia, envisioning enhanced bilateral cooperation across diverse domains during this period. These deliberations coincide with active endeavors to heighten the level of diplomatic relations with Pakistan.

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6/1/2025, 8:02:48 AM

Over 5 million refugees repatriated after advent of the IEA The Ministry of Refugees has revealed updated statistics indicating that 5,097,000 refugees from neighboring nations have returned to Afghanistan over the past four years following the restoration of the Islamic Emirate's authority. In a media dispatch, the ministry's spokesperson announced that 268,000 Afghan nationals have repatriated from Iran and Pakistan within the last two months. Conversely, the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) previously reported a forced deportation of 500,000 Afghan refugees from Pakistan and Iran in the same two-month period. Over the past four years, neighboring countries, particularly Iran and Pakistan, have initiated a campaign of compulsory repatriation of Afghan refugees, a move that has drawn strong censure from the Islamic Emirate and global organizations. It is notable that alongside this initiative, the Afghan government has commenced the allocation of land to refugees, alongside earnest endeavors to provide temporary settlements within the country, facilitate their relocation to various provinces, and construct permanent residences.

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6/1/2025, 7:49:25 AM

Construction of water storage completed in Kandahar Constructed in the Bayanzo region of the Takhta Pul district in Kandahar province, a dam with a price tag of 36 million Afghanis has been finished. The Information and Culture Department of Kandahar highlighted that the dam stands at a height of 16.5 meters, spans 245 meters in length, and boasts a storage capacity of 2.5 million cubic meters of water. The completion of the dam occurred within a span of ten months. These dams, erected across various provinces by governmental bodies and benefactors, serve the purpose of water retention, water resource management, and fortification of the agricultural sector.