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China, Afghanistan, Pakistan, Nepal agree to jointly fight COVID-19

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6 years ago

July 28, 2020

China, Pakistan, Afghanistan and Nepal have agreed to work together to strengthen cooperation and boost economic recovery during their fight against the COVID-19 pandemic.

The agreement was reached during a video conference on Monday night between Afghanistan’s Acting Foreign Minister Haneef Atmar, China’s State Councilor and Foreign Minister Wang Yi, Pakistan’s Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Quresh and Nepal’s Foreign Minister Pradeep Kumar Gyawali.

وزرای خارجه افغانستان، چین، پاکستان و نیپال در جریان اجلاس چهارجانبه خویش روی‌ همکاری صحی، اقتصادی و تامین آتش بس بشردوستانه در افغانستان تاکید نمودند.@Granhewad pic.twitter.com/oPsXFC4GrG

— MFA Afghanistan 🇦🇫 (@mfa_afghanistan) July 27, 2020

During the conference, the ministers discussed ways to boost cooperation in their countries’ fight against coronavirus and ways to boost economic recovery in light of the pandemic, the Associated Press of Pakistan reported.

Wang Yi said that as a neighbor and partner, China stands ready to continue to work with Afghanistan, Pakistan, and Nepal to overcome difficulties, safeguard people’s health, promote the resumption of work and production and enhance people’s livelihood until the pandemic is over.

The ministers from Afghanistan, Pakistan and Nepal said the three sides are willing to deepen cooperation with China to fight COVID-19, ensure the flow of trade and transport corridors, facilitate people-to-people and trade connection, build a “silk road of health” and community of a shared future for humanity.

According to the Associated Press of Pakistan, the foreign ministers also stressed the importance of promoting the resumption of key cooperation projects and expanding new areas of digital cooperation.

More efforts are needed to promote the joint efforts of the Belt and Road and explore ways to synergize the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) and the Trans-Himalayan Multi-Dimensional Connectivity Network, the foreign ministers said.

Wang Yi said: “We should support the international system with the United Nations at its core and the international order based on international law, and safeguard the common interests of developing countries.”

World

US airstrike reported near Iran-Iraq border; no casualties reported

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18 minutes ago

July 29, 2026

Ariana News

Iranian state media reported on Wednesday that a suspected US airstrike targeted an area near the western Iranian city of Piranshahr, close to the Iraqi border, with no casualties or damage immediately reported.

According to Iran’s state broadcaster IRIB, the strike hit a location in West Azerbaijan province and was “reportedly carried out by the United States.” The broadcaster did not provide further details on the target or the timing of the attack.

There has been no immediate confirmation from US officials.

The reported strike comes as tensions between Washington and Tehran remain high despite a recent lull in hostilities.

A fragile calm has largely held since Friday after the latest exchange of US strikes on Iranian targets and Iranian retaliatory attacks subsided.

President Donald Trump declared a ceasefire had ended on July 8 following tanker attacks in the Strait of Hormuz, which Washington blamed on Tehran.

During the recent escalation, the United States said it struck military infrastructure, coastal surveillance systems, missile and drone facilities, naval assets and logistics sites inside Iran.

Iran responded by launching attacks against what it described as US military facilities and equipment in several Arab countries.

The latest flare-up occurred despite a memorandum of understanding signed by Washington and Tehran in June aimed at halting the fighting and opening negotiations on a broader agreement to end the conflict that began with Israeli and US attacks on Feb. 28.

Iranian authorities said no casualties or material damage were reported from Wednesday’s alleged strike. The incident could not be independently verified.

Business

Afghanistan exports first stone shipment to US in $100,000 trade milestone

The export was coordinated through the Herat Chamber of Industries before being shipped to the U.S.

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2 hours ago

July 29, 2026

Ariana News

Afghanistan has exported its first shipment of natural stone to the United States, marking a significant milestone in the country’s efforts to expand mineral exports and strengthen its foothold in international markets.

The shipment, valued at $100,000, was sent by a private Afghan company and consists of black stone extracted from the Zindajan mine in the western province of Herat.

The export was coordinated through the Herat Chamber of Industries before being shipped to the U.S.

Industry officials said the export underscores the growing potential of Afghanistan’s mining sector, which is home to vast untapped reserves of minerals and natural stone. They expressed hope that increased access to international markets would encourage investment, boost production, and create new employment opportunities.

Herat, one of Afghanistan’s principal commercial and industrial centres, has long played a key role in the country’s trade due to its strategic location and abundance of natural resources. Officials believe expanding exports of locally sourced minerals could help diversify Afghanistan’s economy and strengthen the private sector.

The shipment forms part of broader efforts to increase Afghanistan’s exports and promote the country’s mining and industrial products in global markets.

Authorities have repeatedly identified the mining sector as a key driver of long-term economic growth, with natural stone among the products expected to attract greater international demand.

Sport

Afghanistan futsal team heads to Thailand for Continental Championship

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2 hours ago

July 29, 2026

Ariana News

The Afghanistan national futsal team has departed for Bangkok, Thailand, to compete in the 2026 Continental Futsal Championship.

According to the Afghanistan Football Federation, the tournament will be held from August 1–6 and will feature Afghanistan, Thailand, Russia, Vietnam, and New Zealand.

Afghanistan will kick off its campaign against host nation Thailand on August 2.