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Taliban Seizes Property Of Ex-Lawmaker Fawzia Koofi, Detains Relatives

Taliban Seizes Property Of Ex-Lawmaker Fawzia Koofi, Detains Relatives

The Taliban have seized the Kabul home of Fawzia Koofi, a former member of parliament and prominent critic of the group, and detained three of her relatives, sources told Afghanistan International.

More Action Needed To Prevent Economic Crisis In Afghanistan, Says OIC

More Action Needed To Prevent Economic Crisis In Afghanistan, Says OIC

Organisation of Islamic Cooperation has called for urgent measures to prevent further deterioration of Afghanistan’s economic situation, warning the country remains in a critical phase.

Daughters Kidnapped As Police ‘Fail To Act’, Says Former Afghan MP

Shapour Hassanzoy says his daughters have been “Kidnapped” in Kabul and that Taliban police have taken no action, warning he will protest over what he called security forces’ inaction.

136,000 Hit By Food Crisis After Taliban-Pakistan Fighting, Says Red Cross

International Committee of the Red Cross says tens of thousands faced food shortages after Taliban-Pakistan tensions in February and a two-month road closure cut off access to supplies.

Informal Taliban-Pakistan Talks In Türkiye End With Agreement

Informal Taliban-Pakistan Talks In Türkiye End With Agreement

Sources told Afghanistan International that informal talks between representatives close to the Taliban and Pakistan in Istanbul have concluded, with both sides reaching a general agreement on issues related to militant groups.

13 Militants Killed Near Afghan Border, Says Pakistan

13 Militants Killed Near Afghan Border, Says Pakistan

Pakistan’s army said it killed 13 militants over the past two days as they tried to cross from Afghanistan into Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, amid rising tensions along the border.

Afghanistan Cannot Achieve Stability Without Women, Says UK Envoy

Afghanistan Cannot Achieve Stability Without Women, Says UK Envoy

Richard Lindsay, UK Special Envoy to Afghanistan, raised serious concerns with Taliban officials over restrictions on women and girls, warning Afghanistan cannot achieve stability while half its population is excluded from education, work and public life.

Afghanistan Coordination Group Meets In Istanbul, Says UN

Afghanistan Coordination Group Meets In Istanbul, Says UN

United Nations said the Afghanistan Coordination Group met this week in Istanbul, with partners reaffirming continued support for the Afghan people.

Time To Act Against Disobedience, Says Taliban Leader

Time To Act Against Disobedience, Says Taliban Leader

The Taliban leader, Hibatullah Akhundzada has told Taliban officials that obeying his orders is “like obeying God and the Prophet”, warning that disobedience will be treated as a religious offence.

Afghanistan Falls 53 Spots In Global Press Freedom Rankings Under Taliban

Afghanistan Falls 53 Spots In Global Press Freedom Rankings Under Taliban

Reporters Without Borders has released its 2026 World Press Freedom Index, ranking Taliban-controlled Afghanistan 175th out of 180 countries, unchanged from last year but down 53 places over five years.

Floods In Afghanistan Leave Hundreds Dead Or Injured, Says UN

Floods In Afghanistan Leave Hundreds Dead Or Injured, Says UN

United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) says recent devastating floods in Afghanistan have sharply increased aid needs, affecting at least 73,300 people, with hundreds killed and injured.

Taliban, Pakistan Hold Informal Talks In Turkiye

Taliban, Pakistan Hold Informal Talks In Turkiye

Informed sources told Afghanistan International on Wednesday that informal talks are under way in Istanbul between figures close to the Taliban and the Pakistani government to explore ways to resolve tensions.

Taliban Defence Chief Holds Security Meet As Border Tensions With Pakistan Rise

Taliban Defence Chief Holds Security Meet As Border Tensions With Pakistan Rise

A Taliban security commission meeting chaired by Defence Minister Mullah Yaqoob reviewed the country’s defence and security situation, according to Taliban-affiliated media.

Taliban Seizes Two Starlink Satellite Internet Devices In Bamiyan

Taliban Seizes Two Starlink Satellite Internet Devices In Bamiyan

The Taliban’s ministry of communications and information technology says it has shut down two Starlink receivers in Bamiyan, saying they were operating without licences. The ministry said these devices were seized in coordination with security agencies.

Destroyed Taliban Outposts Along Chaman-Spin Boldak Border, Says Pakistan

Destroyed Taliban Outposts Along Chaman-Spin Boldak Border, Says Pakistan

Security sources in Pakistan told Dawn on Wednesday that its forces destroyed several Afghan Taliban posts and vehicles in Chaman, in response to what they described as cross-border aggression.

Taliban Declare More Than 400 Acres Of Land In Kabul State-Owned

Taliban Declare More Than 400 Acres Of Land In Kabul State-Owned

The Taliban’s justice ministry says a land recovery commission has identified more than 415 acres of land in Kabul’s District 16 as state property, with a court ordering the plots be handed over for restitution.

Civilians Harmed In Pakistan Strikes On Kunar, Says UN

Civilians Harmed In Pakistan Strikes On Kunar, Says UN

Stéphane Dujarric, spokesperson for the United Nations Secretary-General said at least seven people were killed and 79 others, mostly children, injured in Pakistani strikes in Kunar, warning continued fighting is putting vulnerable communities at greater risk.

EU Denies Plans For Talks With Taliban

EU Denies Plans For Talks With Taliban

European Commission spokesperson, Markus Lammert said the European Commission does not confirm plans to host Taliban officials in Brussels or invite them, adding that only technical contacts continue over returns.

Taliban Issued Statement On Pakistan After Approval by Pak Embassy, Say Sources

Taliban Issued Statement On Pakistan After Approval by Pak Embassy, Say Sources

Sources say a recent Taliban Ministry of Foreign Affairs statement on Pakistan was issued after approval by Pakistan’s embassy in Kabul, with the summoning of its ambassador largely symbolic.

UK Urges Afghans With Resettlement Approval to Travel to Third Countries Independently

UK Urges Afghans With Resettlement Approval to Travel to Third Countries Independently

The UK Ministry of Defence has told Afghan refugees with acceptance letters to find their own way out of Afghanistan, with about 9,000 still awaiting relocation, Luke Pollard said.

Taliban Offers Reciprocal Steps To Reduce Tensions With Pakistan

Taliban Offers Reciprocal Steps To Reduce Tensions With Pakistan

The Taliban said it would take “two steps” towards easing tensions if Pakistan takes one, according to Abdul Wasi, Head of Taliban’s PM Office after talks with Richard Lindsay, UK enovy.

Taliban Interior Minister meets Kabulov & Discusses Security

Taliban Interior Minister meets Kabulov & Discusses Security

Sirajuddin Haqqani, The Taliban interior minister met Zamir Kabulov, Russia’s special representative for Afghanistan in Kabul on Tuesday, as both sides stressed closer cooperation between Russia and the group.