CultureDeputy Minister of Information and Culture Urges Principled Operations for Tourism and Pilgrimage Companies
Maulvi Qudratullah Jamal, Deputy for Tourism, Finance and Administration at Afghanistan's Ministry of Information and Culture, mandated licensed operations, renewals, and notifications for tourism and pilgrimage companies, with nationwide inspections and closures for violators. Haji Golab Sultan Zai, head of the companies, pledged compliance with I.E.A. principles.
ReliableAfghanistan's National Buzkashi Team to Face Hungary in Kokpar 2026 Opener
Afghanistan's national Buzkashi team faces Hungary at 2:30 p.m. Afghanistan time in its group stage opener at the Kokpar 2026 competitions in Turkistan, Kazakhstan. Mullah Ahmadullah Waseeq, head of Afghanistan's National Olympic Committee, confirmed the details via X.
ReliableTaliban Sports Administration Publishes Profile of Muay Thai Champion Mohammad Yusuf Jahangir
The Taliban Sports Administration profiled Muay Thai athlete Mohammad Yusuf Jahangir, who overcame poverty to win Afghanistan's first gold medal at the 1404 Islamic Solidarity Games in Saudi Arabia. The piece highlights his balancing of work and training amid economic hardships.
ReliableAfghanistan Gains Membership in World Street Sports Organization Kardu
Afghanistan has joined the World Street Sports Organization Kardu for the first time, thanks to efforts by Salman Sultani, who has been named its ambassador in the country. The membership enables Afghan athletes to compete in international street sports events.
Reliable'One Battle After Another' Wins Best Picture at 2026 Academy Awards
Paul Thomas Anderson's "One Battle After Another," a thriller-comedy inspired by Thomas Pynchon's "Vineland," won best picture and six Oscars total at the 2026 Academy Awards, including best director and best supporting actor for Sean Penn. Anderson dedicated the film to his children in his speech, apologizing for the world's chaos and urging younger generations to restore common sense.
ReliableMinistry of Information and Culture Holds Celebration of Holy Quran's Descent and Islamic Art Exhibition in Kabul
The Ministry of Information and Culture in Kabul held a celebration of the Holy Quran's descent and an exhibition of Islamic artistic works, with speeches from officials including Mawlawi Atiqullah Azizi and Mufti Mohammad Taher Kohbandi emphasizing its spiritual significance and ties to Ramadan.
ReliableAfghan Kun Khmer athletes secure medals in world championships
Afghanistan's Kun Khmer national team won multiple medals in two World Championships despite challenges in the second event, while the Buzkashi team heads to Kazakhstan for an international competition after nine years. Cricketer Ibrahim Zadran received ESPN Cricinfo's ODI bowler of the year award for 2025.
ReliableNew Building of Grand Mosque Sayed Ja'far Mujarrad Inaugurated in Parwan
Officials inaugurated the new building of the Grand Mosque Sayed Ja'far Mujarrad (White Mosque) in Charikar, Parwan, funded by $270,000 from local traders and residents. Parwan Governor Mawlawi Aziz al-Rahman Mansur and other officials praised the project as a religious virtue during the ceremony.
ReliableAfghanistan's National Buzkashi Team to Participate in Kazakhstan Tournament; Cricket Board Announces Series Postponement, Leadership Change
Afghanistan's Buzkashi team will compete in Kazakhstan's Kokpar tournament after a nine-year gap. The cricket board postponed the Sri Lanka series and appointed Ibrahim Zadran as T20 captain replacing Rashid Khan.
ReliableCalligraphy Exhibition 'Manifestation of the Verses of the Holy Quran' Held in Herat
A three-day calligraphy exhibition titled 'Manifestation of the Verses of the Holy Quran' opened in Herat, displaying 108 works in Islamic scripts to support local artists.
ReliableAfghan Wrestler Seror Sorori Prepares for International Competition in Turkey
Seventeen-year-old Afghan national wrestler Seror Sorori is training intensively in Kabul for international wrestling competitions in Turkey, building on past successes including a gold medal in Egypt. Coaches praise his potential to bring further honors to Afghanistan.
ReliableAfghan MMA Fighter Farid Basharat Enters UFC Rankings at No. 15
Afghan MMA fighter Farid Basharat has become the first Afghan athlete to enter the official UFC rankings, placed at No. 15 in his division with an undefeated 15-0 record.
ReliableJowzjan officials commemorate Day for Protection of Cultural Heritage
Jowzjan province held a ceremony on the 20th of Hoot to commemorate the Day for Protection of Cultural Heritage, with speeches from the governor and culture department head stressing preservation efforts.
ReliableAfghan footballer Hossein Karnil joins Swedish club Halmsstad
Afghan-born midfielder Hossein Karnil, 22, has signed a multi-year contract with Swedish club Halmsstad after training with them and rejecting other top-league offers. Club manager Jesper Westerberg praised his creativity, and Karnil expressed excitement about joining the professional environment.
ReliableReview: Nawal El Saadawi's 'Woman at Point Zero'
Hasht-e Subh reviews Nawal El Saadawi's 'Woman at Point Zero,' portraying the life of Firdaus as emblematic of women's universal suffering under patriarchy, marked by violence, discrimination, and social injustice.
ReliableBook Evaluation Commission Holds Regular Meeting Under Ministry of Information and Culture
Afghanistan's Book Evaluation Commission, chaired by Deputy Minister Maulvi Hayatullah Muhaajir Farahi, reviewed 35 book titles and approved those aligning with Islamic and national values during its regular meeting.
ReliableIndia wins third T20 World Cup as Afghanistan appoints Zadran T20 captain for Sri Lanka series
India clinched its third T20 World Cup title by defeating New Zealand, while Afghanistan's cricket board appointed Ibrahim Zadran as T20 captain replacing Rashid Khan and announced squads for the Sri Lanka series amid regional uncertainties.
ReliableAfghan-Australian Journalist Yalda Hakim Wins UK Presenter of the Year Award
Afghan-Australian journalist Yalda Hakim won the Royal Television Society’s Presenter of the Year award for her Sky News work, including interviews with global leaders. Sky News announced the award, noting her absence from the ceremony due to Middle East reporting.
ReliableAfghanistan Cricket Board announces squads for ODI and T20I series against Sri Lanka; Ibrahim Zadran named T20I captain
Afghanistan Cricket Board names squads for white-ball series against Sri Lanka, appointing Ibrahim Zadran as T20I captain in place of Rashid Khan while Hashmatullah Shahidi remains ODI captain. The board is assessing regional conditions to confirm the matches' schedule.
ReliableReview of Shiun Sharq's Novel 'No One Survives Tonight' Critiques Patriarchy
Hasht-e Subh reviews Shiun Sharq's recently published novel 'No One Survives Tonight,' which traces the tragic life of protagonist Masihah amid Afghanistan's history while critiquing patriarchal structures.