Agribusiness & Trade: Afghanistan’s first International Agriculture and Livestock Exhibition drew a large turnout, with hundreds of companies showcasing machinery and technologies and the National Development Corporation highlighting locally produced equipment for irrigation and agriculture. Diplomacy for Farming: Iran’s Agriculture Minister arrived in Kabul with a delegation to meet Taliban officials and tour the exhibition, aiming to expand cooperation in agriculture, livestock, and trade. Energy Infrastructure: Afghanistan’s power utility says Russia’s Power Machines is ready to assess and comprehensively rehabilitate power-generation plants, modernize equipment, and boost domestic electricity capacity amid heavy reliance on imports. Women-Led Industry: A profile highlights how women entrepreneurs in western Afghanistan are building small workshops and livelihoods despite restrictions, using local production to sustain families. Education Crisis: UNESCO warns that about 90% of ten-year-olds in Afghanistan cannot read or understand a simple text, citing bans on girls’ education and broader barriers to women’s participation. Regional Context: Kazakhstan’s grain and oilseed production outlook is shifting, with forecasts pointing to lower grain exports—an issue that can ripple into demand from Afghanistan and Central Asia.