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View from Afghanistan

UN extends Afghanistan mission until June 2027

The United Nations Security Council unanimously extended the United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) until 17 June 2027 in New York on Monday, preserving its humanitarian, rights and political work.

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View from Uzbekistan

Six countries sign agreement to expand CASCA+ transport corridor

Uzbekistan and five partner countries have signed a protocol to further develop the CASCA+ railway corridor, a growing transport route linking Central Asia, the South Caucasus and Türkiye that provides an alternative connection between Asian and European markets.

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Israel-Lebanon

Lebanon sees fragile calm after U.S.-Iran ceasefire deal

Fighting in southern Lebanon eased on Monday after a U.S.-Iran agreement aimed at ending months of regional conflict was announced, although uncertainty remained over how the deal would be implemented on the ground.

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Middle East conflict

UN rights chief urges restraint after U.S.-Iran peace deal

United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Türk on Monday welcomed the newly announced peace agreement between the U.S. and Iran, urging all parties to exercise restraint and work towards a lasting settlement.

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Pollution

Tata factory contaminated Indian farms' groundwater: watchdog

An Indian pollution regulator has accused a Tata components factory supplying Apple iPhones of contaminating groundwater near farmland with wastewater, raising the prospect of a forced shutdown unless the company provides a satisfactory response.

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Indus Waters Treaty

Pakistan warns India water blockade could be ‘act of war’

Pakistan has warned that any attempt by India to block or significantly reduce river flows under the Indus Waters Treaty could have “far-reaching consequences”, after India's water minister said New Delhi was working to ensure that “not a single drop” of water reaches Pakistan in the coming years.

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