Afghanistan Travel Brief

AGP Executive Report

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El Niño Watch: The UN’s weather agency says El Niño is strengthening and could bring heatwaves, floods and droughts to places including Afghanistan, raising fresh risks for food and water security. US Visa Tightening: A new US proclamation suspends new visa issuance for Afghanistan (with limited exceptions), which could disrupt travel plans for students, journalists and other visitors. Regional Transit Shock: US strikes reportedly hit infrastructure tied to Chabahar port—an important route for landlocked Afghanistan—while fighting around the Strait of Hormuz keeps shipping and travel uncertainty high. Power/Water Fallout in the Gulf: Kuwait says an Iranian attack damaged a desalination and power plant, a reminder that disruptions can quickly affect regional living conditions for travelers and supply chains. Road Safety: A deadly car crash in Afghanistan’s Badakhshan killed two travelers and injured four.

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Jul. 16, 2026

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Afghan national stayed on in Kolkata over 5 years without valid visa, had fake Aadhaar, driving licence

The Statesman (India) |

Owner: Rajender Parshad Gupta, Ravindra Kumar, Amit Gupta info about owner

The Statesman

Center-left

Owned By	Rajender Parshad Gupta, Ravindra Kumar, Amit Gupta through The Statesman LTD
Year Founded	1875
Website	https://www.thestatesman.com/
Domain Registration Year	2001
Access Type	open
Publication Location	India, New Delhi
Owner Country	India

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Taliban Confirms Brief Loss of Control Over District in Afghanistan’s Badakhshan

Kabul Now |

Owner: Etilaatroz Foundation info about owner

Kabul Now

Neutral

Owned By	Etilaatroz Foundation (Non-profit, Zaki Daryabi Publisher, William C. McCarren Board Director)
Year Founded	2021
Website	https://kabulnow.com/
Domain Registration Year	2020
Access Type	open
Publication Location	United States, Maryland, Silver Spring
Owner Country	Afghanistan

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Head-on collision claims 2 lives in Afghanistan's Badakhshan

Xinhua News Agency |

Owner: Chinese Government info about owner

Xinhua News Agency

Gov't Propaganda

Owned By	Chinese Government through The State Council of the People's Republic of China
Year Founded	1931
Website	english.news.cn
Domain Registration Year	2003
Access Type	open
Publication Location	China, Beijing
Owner Country	China

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Jul. 16, 2026

Afghan migrant with AK47 face tattoo films TikToks illegally in cell after being jailed for Nigel Farage death threats

The Scottish Sun |

Owner: Murdoch Family info about owner

The Scottish Sun

Right-wing

Owned By	Murdoch Family through Murdoch Family Trust, News Corp & News UK & Ireland Ltd
Year Founded	1964
Website	https://www.thescottishsun.co.uk/
Domain Registration Year	2004
Access Type	open
Publication Location	United Kingdom, Glasgow
Owner Country	Australia

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Jul. 16, 2026

I Visited The New Horse Soldier Farms Distillery In Kentucky. It’s A Bourbon Lover’s Dream Vacation

BroBible |

Owner: Jason Cammerota info about owner

BroBible

Neutral

Owned By	Jason Cammerota (CEO) through Horseneck Media
Year Founded	2009
Website	https://brobible.com/
Domain Registration Year	2008
Access Type	open
Publication Location	United States, Connecticut, Greenwich
Owner Country	United States

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Jul. 16, 2026

Fifth Afghanistan-Iran Joint Consular Committee meeting held in Kabul

Ariana News |

Owner: Ehsan Bayat info about owner

Ariana News

Neutral

Owned By	Ehsan Bayat
Year Founded	2005
Website	ariananews.af
Domain Registration Year	2011
Access Type	open
Publication Location	Afghanistan, Ponte Vedra Beach
Owner Country	Afghanistan

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Jul. 16, 2026

How the Taliban Changed the Way We See Afghanistan

Hasht-e-Subh Daily |

Owner: 8AM Media info about owner

Hasht-e-Subh Daily

Neutral

Owned By	8AM Media (Non-profit, Sanjar Sohail, Publisher)
Year Founded	2007
Website	8am.media
Domain Registration Year	2021
Access Type	open
Publication Location	Afghanistan, Kabul
Owner Country	Canada

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Jul. 16, 2026

Map Shows Countries Under Level 4 US Travel Warnings

Newsweek |

Owner: Johnathan Davis & Dev Pragad info about owner

Newsweek

Left-wing

Owned By	Johnathan Davis & Dev Pragad
Year Founded	1933
Website	https://www.newsweek.com/
Domain Registration Year	1994
Access Type	open
Publication Location	United States, New York, New York
Owner Country	United States

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