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Iranian accounts claim construction started last week on the 657-kilometer Herat-Mazar-e-Sharif railway in Afghanistan, built by Iranian firms and funded by local minerals for a seamless connection to China. Proponents see it as a sanctions workaround via the Five Nations Corridor, potentially slashing trade distances by 50% and opening paths for pipelines. No confirmation comes from Iran's Railways, Afghanistan's Ministry of Public Works, or state media, despite recent Tehran talks on June 8 and ongoing feasibility studies. The project follows years of delays, with security and funding hurdles still in play.

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Social media lights up with reports of shovels breaking ground on a key Afghan rail line linking Iran to China. But official voices remain silent so far.

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A high-level delegation from the Republic of Karakalpakstan, Uzbekistan, led by Chairman of the Parliament Amanbay Orynbayev, arrived in Kabul and met with Afghanistan's Deputy Prime Minister for Administrative Affairs Mawlawi Abdul Salam Hanafi at the Arg. The officials discussed strengthening trade, transit, cultural, and economic ties, highlighting Afghanistan's investment opportunities and Karakalpakstan's resources including minerals, oil, and gas. The delegation is scheduled to meet Minister of Industry and Commerce Nooruddin Azizi, visit Balkh province, and inaugurate a joint Afghanistan-Karakalpakstan Chamber of Commerce in Mazar-e-Sharif.

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A UN official told the Security Council this week that Taliban bans since September 2021 block girls from secondary schools, universities, and most jobs, with primary enrollment dropping amid travel restrictions and strict dress codes. Over 2.6 million adolescent girls are affected, 250,000 more each year, fueling underground home schools by activists and protests met with crackdowns. A nationwide survey shows 92% of Afghans support girls' secondary education, while health crises like clinic closures worsen maternal deaths, and UNICEF warns of losing 25,000 female teachers and health workers by 2030.

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Imagine 3.8 million girls aged 7 to 18 dreaming of classrooms, yet barred by Taliban rules five years after their 2021 takeover. It's a crisis leaving Afghanistan as the only country systematically excluding girls from secondary education.

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The satirical meme, which quickly gained over 8,000 likes and thousands of reposts, pokes fun at a real 2025 controversy over Biden's heavy use of the autopen device for signing executive orders, pardons, and more. A House Oversight Committee report found 88% of 1,597 analyzed documents had identical autopen signatures, with Republicans like James Comer alleging aides authorized them without Biden's direct approval. Trump pushed for a DOJ probe that was later dropped, while Biden insisted he approved every decision; the joke taps into ongoing partisan divides over his presidency.

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A funny image shows Joe Biden napping at the Resolute Desk while an autopen machine signs stacks of documents for him. Conservative commentator Gunther Eagleman posted it Thursday, captioning that the autopen deserves its own wing in Biden's future library.

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Sylvie Yasmina, a French woman, moved from Australia to Pakistan in 2014 after marrying a Pakistani man. She claimed her husband subjected her and their children to daily physical and mental abuse, imprisoning them in a mud-brick home where she was not allowed to leave. Three younger children were born in Pakistan and never enrolled in school; she was rescued in a severely deteriorated condition, with before-and-after photos going viral on social media.

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Haiti scored first through Lenny Joseph in the 10th minute, marking their first men's World Cup goal since 1974, and added a second long-range goal by Wilson Isidor in the 43rd minute to lead 2-1 at halftime. Morocco equalized via Achraf Hakimi and mounted a comeback in the second half, with Ismael Saibari among the scorers, to win 4-2. The match eliminated Haiti from the tournament despite doubling their all-time World Cup goal tally.

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Two 18-year-old Palestinians from Hebron and Beit Omar rammed their vehicle into Israelis at the Gush Etzion junction south of Jerusalem on Tuesday, then stabbed victims, killing 71-year-old Aharon Cohen and wounding a man, a boy, and a woman. Israeli security forces killed both attackers on site. Cohen, a Kiryat Arba resident and father of six, was remembered by neighbors as a kind community pillar during his funeral that evening.

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A vehicle slammed into a crowd at Gush Etzion junction, followed by knives flashing in a deadly ambush that claimed an innocent life.

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Derry, a Calgary-born entrepreneur and oil and gas veteran who runs a talent firm in the energy sector, secured the nomination after Premier Danielle Smith praised the close race and thanked both candidates. The vacancy arose from former cabinet minister Rebecca Schulz's resignation in January 2026, with the by-election required within six months. McLean, re-elected to council with strong support last fall, congratulated Derry online and vowed to continue advocating conservative policies at city hall, while the UCP quickly endorsed Derry for the southwest Calgary riding.

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In a nail-biter that caught some by surprise, Mike Derry edged out city councillor Dan McLean 286-221 for the UCP nomination in Calgary-Shaw.

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At Cao Nguyen Hoa near Da Lat, Vietnam, riders pilot luge karts on 1.5-km green or steeper red tracks, steering with handlebars and braking by hand for $6-10 tickets that include two laps and park entry. The concrete paths have crash cushions, drawing crowds for the beginner-friendly fun amid pine forests and adventure spots. Videos show speedy overtakes and weaves, with people sharing excitement for races, partner challenges, and laughs at unpredictable driving, though some note long lines and safety concerns in the raw setup.

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Racers zip down twisting mountainsides in colorful gravity carts, dodging near-misses and hairpin turns in pure, engine-free chaos captured on video.

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The 2026 World Cup introduced a new fan-focused ceremony where competing nations' flags are laid across the field in the United States, Canada, and Mexico. Saudi Arabia's flag bears the Shahada, declaring faith in Allah and Muhammad, while Iraq's features 'Allahu Akbar' in Kufic script—both revered in Muslim tradition and kept off the ground. This adjustment started in Saudi Arabia's opener against Uruguay on June 15 in Miami Gardens and Iraq's match against France, with opponents' flags also elevated for balance. A FIFA spokesperson noted close work with teams to meet such requests amid the 48-team tournament.

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Before kickoff, massive flags usually blanket the pitch for a stunning visual. For Saudi Arabia and Iraq, FIFA keeps theirs held high by volunteers to respect the holy Islamic phrases they carry.

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The Knicks beat the Spurs 4-1 in the Finals, with Jalen Brunson earning MVP honors after averaging 32.6 points per game, including 45 in the clincher. As the East's No. 3 seed, they swept the 76ers and Cavaliers while ousting the Hawks, relying on Brunson's scoring, Karl-Anthony Towns in the paint, Mikal Bridges' defense, and Josh Hart's energy to top Victor Wembanyama's squad. The city threw a ticker-tape parade down the Canyon of Heroes, with Brunson's wife noting it forever changes views of the 6-foot-2 champion.

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Jalen Brunson hoisted the Larry O'Brien Trophy, silencing years of doubt as New York celebrated its first NBA title since 1973.

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Abdul Qadir Mumin fled the UK in 2010, abandoning his wife Muna Abdule and their three children under five, to join extremists in Somalia. He now heads ISIS's branch there with 1,200 fighters, but his family—British citizens—remains in a two-bedroom social housing flat in Slough, where Abdule works in health care and insists they have no contact with him. The late 2025 report has reignited online anger over taxpayer-funded housing for relatives of terrorists, even those uninvolved, amid UK shortages and migration debates. No actions like eviction have followed, as the family qualifies like others in need.

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Muna Abdule still remembers the day her husband vanished, leaving her with three young children and no word. Now 43, she and her British-born kids live in a Slough council flat while he leads ISIS fighters halfway across the world.

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In a June 17 letter, the Vatican's Dicastery for Divine Worship denied the German Bishops' Conference request to allow laypeople to preach in place of homilies, even in crises. The dicastery explained that homilies are tied to the ordained ministry through Holy Orders, not just a rule to bend. This follows Rome's rejections of other German Synodal Way proposals, while urging better priest training to address pastoral needs. Traditionalists hailed the decision, while progressives voiced disappointment.

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Germany's Catholic bishops turned to the Vatican for help amid a priest shortage, asking if laypeople could step in to give homilies during Mass. Rome said no, holding firm on tradition.

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The Nottingham Panthers of the Elite Ice Hockey League (EIHL) announced the signing of Spencer Naas, who spent the previous three seasons with the Dundee Stars. Naas recorded 162 points, including 75 goals and 87 assists, in 163 EIHL games.

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The 31-year-old Australian international centre, with eight Wallabies caps including a stunning 2023 World Cup try against France, joins after starring for the Chiefs. Ospreys coach Mark Jones praised Foketi's all-round skills, leadership, and fresh attacking edge to develop young backs. This follows Wallabies flanker Liam Wright and other signings like Tom Rogers and Dan John, fueling excitement for a URC title push from the four-time champions at redeveloped St Helen's.

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Fresh off three try assists in a Chiefs semi-final rout, Lalakai Foketi swapped Super Rugby for Welsh rugby with the Ospreys—just hours later.

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The Nottingham Panthers of the Elite Ice Hockey League (EIHL) announced the signing of Spencer Naas, who spent the previous three seasons with the Dundee Stars. Naas recorded 162 points, including 75 goals and 87 assists, in 163 EIHL games.

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