Afghanistan

Polio Returns to Pakistan, Afghanistan Amidst Slowed Vaccination

After nearly eradicating polio, the world is witnessing a resurgence of the disease in Pakistan, attributed to spillover from Afghanistan's…

6 months ago

Taliban Deputy Foreign Minister Urges Reopening of Schools for Afghan Girls

Taliban deputy foreign minister Sher Mohammad Abbas Stanekzai urges the leadership to open schools for Afghan girls, a rare public…

6 months ago

Yemen, Libya, Afghanistan Top 2025 Risk Map: International SOS

A study by International SOS has revealed the most dangerous countries to visit in 2025, taking into account security, health,…

6 months ago

UK Special Forces Given ‘Golden Pass’ Evading Accountability For Afghanistan War Crimes

Witnesses testify that UK Special Forces used their "golden pass" to avoid responsibility for alleged killings in Afghanistan. The inquiry…

6 months ago

Over 500 Afghan Children Affected by Explosive Remnants in 2024: UNICEF

In 2024, more than 500 Afghan children were killed or severely injured by unexploded ordnance and remnants of war, according…

6 months ago

Afghanistan’s Rubab, A UNESCO Gem, Fights For Cultural Survival Amid Music Ban

Afghanistan’s iconic rubab, recognised by UNESCO as intangible cultural heritage, is at risk due to the Taliban’s crackdown on music.…

7 months ago

Pakistani Taliban Bases in Afghanistan Attacked, 46 Civilians Dead

The Taliban condemned the airstrikes, claiming they targeted civilian areas, including Waziristani refugees, and vowed retaliation.

7 months ago

Afghanistan: Taliban Plans to Ban Women from Nursing and Midwifery Courses Amid Struggling Healthcare Sector

The Taliban in Afghanistan is set to ban women from enrolling in nursing and midwifery courses, further exacerbating the country's…

7 months ago

Afghanistan Hit By 4.5 Magnitude Earthquake

An earthquake measuring 4.5 on the Richter scale struck Afghanistan on Monday, according to the National Centre for Seismology (NCS).…

8 months ago

India Holds First Talks with Taliban

In this meeting, the two sides emphasized their common desire to expand bilateral relations, especially in the fields of humanitarian…

8 months ago

Four Pakistani Soldiers, Five Militants Killed In South Waziristan Clash Near Afghan Border

The Pakistan Army reported on Thursday that four of its soldiers were killed during a firefight with Islamist militants near…

8 months ago

Afghan Taekwondo Champion Receives Death Threats After Criticizing the Taliban

An Afghan Taekwondo champion, Marzieh Hamidi, 21, has faced over 5,000 threatening calls and messages after criticizing the Taliban's ban…

9 months ago