The ICC has filed arrest warrant applications against senior Taliban officials, accusing them of crimes against humanity for gender-based persecution
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The Islamic State has claimed responsibility for the killing of a Chinese national in Afghanistan's Takhar province, sparking condemnation from China
Human trafficking continues unabated in Nimruz province, with traffickers smuggling individuals toward the Iranian border despite Taliban decrees, and...
The suspension of refugee resettlement programs leaves many Afghans, including those who had been approved for resettlement but not yet assigned fligh...
Jan Egeland, Secretary-General of the Norwegian Refugee Council, warns that funding cuts are severely impacting aid efforts for Afghan women, with edu...
Russia is intensifying efforts to expand its transport routes through Afghanistan to gain access to South Asia amid Western sanctions and escalating t...
“Currently, the TAPI project is progressing as planned. To date, 2.9 kilometers of the pipeline have been constructed and welded, and approximately 3....
“Water rights must be claimed, not granted,” Ardastani stated during an interview with Iranian media on Sunday, January 12. He alleged that the Taliba...
On January 10, The families arrived via various border crossings, including Torkham, Spin Boldak, Silk Bridge, and Islam Qala, and were provided assi...
The allegations are part of a public inquiry into potential misconduct by UK Special Forces in Afghanistan, chaired by Lord Justice Haddon-Cave. This
Former Afghan government officials, including those from the National Security Directorate (NSD), confirmed that attacks on U.S. and coalition forces
The primary agenda of the talks included boosting bilateral cooperation across multiple sectors: humanitarian aid, trade, developmental assistance, sp...
Afghan officials have appealed to their citizens in neighbouring countries to return home.
The Taliban also addressed concerns over Afghan migrants, urging countries hosting them to halt forced deportations and calling on Afghan nationals ab...
When fully operational, TAPI is expected to transport 33 bn cubic meters (bcm) of natural gas annually, with 5% allocated t Afghanistan, 47.5% to Paki...
The clarification follows claims by some Pakistani media outlets alleging that Pakistan’s military had entered the Wakhan Corridor and taken control o...
The initiative, set to run for three years, seeks to address immediate community needs while supporting long-term self-reliance.
The Islamic Emirate’s Ministry of Defense launched attacks on positions across the Durand Line on December 26 in response to reported Pakistani airstr...
The airstrikes, which targeted four locations, also left six others injured, said Hamdullah Fitrat, a deputy spokesman for the Taliban.
Uzbekistan has dispatched humanitarian aid and a "Health" train to Afghanistan, providing essential food, medicines, and free medical services to supp...
The programme focuses on improving food security, creating sustainable employment, and building resilience to climate-induced challenges, particularly...
Afghanistan is experiencing a severe food security crisis, with 11.6mn people—about 25% of the population—facing hunger, exacerbated by climate shocks...
Saudi Arabia had initially evacuated its diplomatic staff from Kabul in August 2021, following the Taliban's takeover of the Afghan capital.
On the country’s governance, al-Sharaa dismissed comparisons between Syria and Afghanistan, emphasizing differences in traditions and governance appro...
Humanitarian access incidents in Afghanistan surged by 56% in November, with 164 reported cases, largely due to Taliban interference, disrupting aid d...
Uzbekistan and Afghanistan have extended their electricity supply agreement for 2025, ensuring stable energy cooperation and continued power supply to...
The funds will be distributed through partnerships with United Nations agencies, international organizations, and Japanese non-governmental organizati...
EU Special Envoy Tomas Niklasson concluded his visit to Afghanistan, stressing the EU’s commitment to supporting the country’s agricultural developmen...
The European Union has committed €19.8mn to the Aga Khan Foundation and Aga Khan Cultural Services for a project aimed at empowering women, enhancing
The Omani representative also announced the country’s intention to provide scholarships for Afghan students, furthering educational opportunities as p...
The FAO has reported the reforestation of 2,700 hectares in Afghanistan’s Paktia province, planting over 400,000 saplings and establishing 71 tree nur...
Afghanistan faces power outages as technical issues and storms disrupt electricity imports from Uzbekistan and Turkmenistan, affecting multiple provin...
Sweden has donated $9mn to the UN Special Trust Fund for Afghanistan to help address the country’s severe humanitarian crisis, supporting vulnerable p...
The hearing saw sharp partisan exchanges, with Republican lawmakers, led by Chairman Michael McCaul, condemning the chaotic evacuation that led to the...
Russian Deputy Prime Minister Alexey Overchuk previously highlighted the importance of the railway project for improving connectivity across Central A...
Russia has taken its first legislative step toward recognizing the Taliban government by proposing the removal of the group from its list of banned te...
Japarov urged Western nations to recognize the Taliban-led government and unfreeze the funds to ensure the well-being of the Afghan population.
The decree not only halts the training of female healthcare workers but also exacerbates the existing challenges in a healthcare system already plague...
The funds will help build the resilience of local communities, preparing them for natural disasters and the devastating effects of climate change, whi...
During the meeting with Uzbekistan's deputy prime minister, Hanafi emphasized the Islamic Emirate's interest in strengthening ties with Uzbekistan.
Russia intensifies transport collaboration with Afghanistan, reviving regional railway projects and fostering new trade corridors to enhance connectiv...
The agreement is expected to be extended annually until 2028, with electricity exports limited to the summer months of May to September and contingent...
Over 23.7mn people in Afghanistan, including 9.2mn children, face urgent humanitarian needs amid poverty, conflict, and widespread food insecurity.
Among the 336 cases documented, 256 instances involved arbitrary arrest and detention, with an additional 130 cases of torture and ill-treatment.
Russia seeks to strengthen its ties with Afghanistan by offering political and economic support, focusing on peace, infrastructure development, and ea...
Hairatan, a strategic border town near the Uzbek city of Termez, serves as a key transit hub between Afghanistan and its northern neighbors.
The UN highlights growing challenges for journalists in Afghanistan, citing detentions and restrictions on press freedom under Taliban rule.
The date for the fifth foreign ministers’ meeting of Afghanistan’s neighboring countries has yet to be announced.