Nearly 4000 Afghan Migrants Deported From Pakistan, Iran In Single Day, Says Taliban
The Taliban’s High Commission for Migrants’ Issues has announced that at least 3868 Afghan migrants were deported from Pakistan and Iran within a 24 hour period.
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Taliban Abolishes Political Deputy PM Post, Dismisses Over 250 Staff Members
Taliban leader Hibatullah Akhundzada has issued a verbal decree abolishing the office of Deputy Prime Minister for Political Affairs, leading to the dismissal of 255 employees, including senior officials, according to multiple sources in Kabul.
Taliban Convenes High-Level Meet On Crime Prevention, Tightens Security In Kandahar
The Taliban governor’s office in Kandahar has announced the convening of a high-level meeting focused on “crime prevention and security improvement,” as security measures tighten around the city particularly near areas linked to Taliban leader Hibatullah Akhundzada.
UN Relief Chief Visits Kandahar, Warns Of Grave Consequences From Aid Cuts
Tom Fletcher, the United Nations Under-Secretary General for Humanitarian Affairs, visited Kandahar this week to assess the deepening humanitarian crisis and express solidarity with aid workers, particularly women facing mounting restrictions and risks.
Taliban Accuses UN Of Sending Expired Kits, Low-Quality Food To Afghanistan
Noor Jalal Jalali, the Taliban’s Minister of Public Health, has accused United Nations agencies of sending substandard humanitarian aid to Afghanistan, including expired medical supplies and low-quality food.
Taliban-Affiliated & Independent Afghan Journalists Visit China
A group of Afghan journalists from Taliban-controlled media and independent outlets have visited China as part of a government-organised tour aimed at showcasing the country's development and enhancing bilateral relations.
Taliban Seeks Closer Diplomatic Ties With Qatar
The Taliban’s acting Foreign Minister, Amir Khan Muttaqi, has called for strengthened diplomatic relations with Qatar during a meeting with the country’s Deputy Foreign Minister, Mohammed bin Abdulaziz Al-Khulaifi.
Afghans Face Worsening Rights Abuses Under Taliban Rule, Says Rights Group
Afghanistan is experiencing a deepening human rights crisis under Taliban rule, according to Amnesty International’s annual report released on Tuesday.
Taliban Flogs Four For Alleged Extramarital Affairs
Taliban judicial authorities have reported that four individuals including two in Parwan province and two in Nangarhar province have been publicly flogged over allegations of extramarital relations.
Taliban Temporarily Shuts Down Rah-e-Farda TV
The Taliban’s Ministry of Information and Culture has announced the temporary closure of the Rah-e-Farda radio and television network, citing repeated complaints from staff and journalists over unpaid salaries.
Azerbaijan Security Chief Urges Stronger Global Support For Stability In Afghanistan
Ali Naghiyev, Head of Azerbaijan’s State Security Service, has stated that Afghanistan is in urgent need of broad international support, and affirmed that Baku fully backs global efforts to ensure stability and security in the country.
Afghan-India Trade Reached $890 Million In Past Year, Says Taliban
The Taliban’s Ministry of Industry and Commerce has announced that the total trade volume between Afghanistan and India in the solar year 1403 (March 2024 – March 2025) reached $890 million.
Taliban Opposition Delegation Holds Talks In Iran On Afghan Refugee Crisis
A high-ranking delegation from the National Resistance Council for the Salvation of Afghanistan, led by Mohammad Mohaqiq, has travelled to Iran for discussions centred on the plight of Afghan refugees.
UN Warns Of Severe Budget Shortfall For Afghanistan Amid Humanitarian Crisis
Stephane Dujarric, spokesperson for the UN Secretary-General, has warned of a severe budget shortfall affecting humanitarian operations in Afghanistan, as millions remain in urgent need of assistance.
Taliban, Qatari Foreign Ministers Meet To Discuss Diplomatic, Trade Ties
Hafiz Zia Ahmad, spokesperson for the Taliban’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs, announced on Monday that Amir Khan Muttaqi, the group’s foreign minister, met with Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani, Qatar’s foreign minister.
Afghanistan International Reporter Ramin Mazhar Named Journalist Of The Year
Ramin Mazhar, a journalist with Afghanistan International, has been named Afghanistan’s Journalist of the Year at a ceremony held on Monday in Brussels. The award recognises his investigative reporting on sexual assault and abuse within Taliban detention centres.
Blast at Peace Meeting in South Waziristan Kills 7, Say Pak Police
At least seven people were killed on Monday following an explosion during a meeting of the local peace committee in South Waziristan, Pakistani police have confirmed.
Over 14 Million Afghans Facing Food Insecurity, Warns ICRC
The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) has warned that over four decades of armed conflict have left Afghanistan highly vulnerable to natural disasters and the impacts of climate change.
Polio Paralysed More Than 100 Children in Afghanistan, Pakistan Last Year
The World Health Organization (WHO) has announced that despite considerable progress, more than 100 children in Afghanistan and Pakistan were paralysed by the poliovirus over the past year.
Over 70 Percent Of Afghan Women Face Barriers To Humanitarian Aid, Says UN
More than 70 percent of Afghan women face difficulties in accessing humanitarian aid, according to a new report by UN Women on the situation of women in Afghanistan.
Former Afghan President’s Daughter Draws Attention During Meeting With Abdullah
Abdullah Abdullah, the former chairman of Afghanistan’s High Council for National Reconciliation, and Hamid Karzai, former president of Afghanistan, met once again in Kabul on Sunday.
Taliban FM Meets Indian Envoy In Kabul, Calls For Expanding Ties
Anand Prakash, India’s Special Envoy from the Ministry of External Affairs, met with Taliban Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi in Kabul ahead of Muttaqi’s planned trip to Qatar.