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Counter-Terrorism Police Seize Weapons in Khost, Arrest 30 Suspects Officials from the Counter-Terrorism Police of Khost Provincial Command have carried out a series of intelligence-driven and operational missions over the past six months, resulting in the seizure of a significant cache of weapons and explosives. The operation led to the confiscation of 30 Kalashnikov rifles, 30 landmines, 12 pistols, 2 DShK heavy machine guns, 3 rockets, 4 night-vision devices, and hundreds of rounds of both light and heavy ammunition. In connection with the illegal possession and transportation of these weapons, 30 individuals were arrested. Official statement

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Wang Yi, Haqqani Discuss Security, Trade, and Border Cooperation in Kabul Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi met with Afghan Interior Minister Khalifa Sirajuddin Haqqani in Kabul on Wednesday. The two sides held discussions on security cooperation, counter-narcotics efforts, border management, and the coordination of border forces, as well as trade, agriculture, and training programs. According to the Afghan Interior Ministry, Haqqani welcomed Wang Yi and described relations between Afghanistan and China as historic, adding that Beijing has consistently maintained positive engagement with Kabul. Wang Yi, for his part, emphasized the longstanding ties between the two nations, saying their relations “have deep roots in history.”

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Four Shot in Kapisa, Three Killed Including Woman Injured Local sources reported that unknown gunmen opened fire this afternoon in the Qala Wali area of Tagab district, Kapisa province, killing three people on the spot and injuring a woman. The sources added, the victims were traveling in a private car when armed men attacked them and fled the scene immediately after the shooting. The interim Afghan government did not comment on the incident yet.