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ReliableIran Executes Three Afghan Citizens, Rights Group Says
Iran executed three Afghan citizens in recent days on drug and murder charges, according to the Hengaw Human Rights Organization, bringing the 2025 total to 85 Afghans.
ReliableTaliban Ministry of Education Halts Educational Projects by Institutions
The Taliban Ministry of Education has suspended all educational projects run by institutions pending re-evaluation, requiring submission of documents and financial details. The order, via a signed document to UNAMA, aims for transparency but adds to ongoing restrictions on education.
ReliablePhilippines Seizes 41kg Methamphetamine Shipment Imported from Afghanistan
Philippine customs officials seized 41 kilograms of methamphetamine hidden in marble containers shipped from Afghanistan at Manila's international port, marking a novel smuggling technique. Authorities noted prior interceptions of similar "Afghan glass" shipments and plan to upgrade detection equipment.
ReliableIran's Ambassador Says Tehran Will Soon Recognize Taliban Administration
Iran's ambassador to Kabul said Tehran will soon recognize the Taliban administration amid ongoing talks and expanding ties. He highlighted current relations as indicative of de facto recognition and expressed concerns over foreign intervention.
ReliableUS Vice President Vance: Azerbaijani Forces Among Last to Leave Afghanistan
U.S. Vice President JD Vance said during a visit to Azerbaijan that Azerbaijani forces were among the last to leave Afghanistan and praised their contributions alongside U.S. Marines.
ReliablePakistan Defense Minister: Aid to Afghan Wars Was Political Decision, Not Jihad
Pakistan's Defense Minister Khawaja Asif said involvement in Afghan wars was politically motivated, not jihad, and accused the Taliban of sheltering TTP without providing security guarantees amid rising cross-border tensions.
ReliableTajik Border Forces Seize Large Hashish Shipment Smuggled from Afghanistan
Tajik border forces arrested an Afghan smuggler and seized 46 packages of hashish crossing from Afghanistan, amid ongoing border clashes and diplomatic talks between Tajikistan and the Taliban on security issues.
DevelopingTaliban Conflict Over Badakhshan Gold Mine Halts Local Residents' Work, Sources Say
A clash between the Taliban governor and local fighters in Badakhshan's Shahr-e Buzurg district has halted local residents' access to gold mines, despite a ministry decree prioritizing them, sources said.
ReliableTaliban Announce Approval of Plans for Agricultural Development and Fish Farming
Taliban's deputy economic prime minister's office approved national policies for agriculture and livestock development, plus a fish farming expansion plan projected to create up to 300,000 jobs, pending final approval.
ReliableTaliban Ministry of Education Conditions Educational Projects on Full Coordination
The Taliban Ministry of Education issued guidelines on February 1, 2026, requiring full coordination, financial transparency, and prior approval for all NGO-led educational projects, including UNESCO-supported local classes. The measures aim to centralize oversight and prevent parallel programs amid ongoing restrictions on girls' education.
ReliableThird Private Sector Working Group Meeting of Doha Process Held in Kabul
The third Private Sector Working Group meeting of the Doha Process convened in Kabul, hosted by UNAMA, with Taliban officials sharing economic achievements and discussing alternative livelihoods, job creation, and women's participation amid citizen concerns over sidelined issues.
ReliableUN Awaits Clarity on US Payment of Dues Arrears
The United Nations is awaiting specifics from the United States on the timing and amount of payments toward its substantial arrears to the UN budget, following a US pledge for an initial payment soon. UN officials highlighted the US owes over 95% of the arrears, amid warnings of financial collapse.
ReliableTaliban Bans Pakistani Medicine Imports, Prices Rise and Hoarding Reported
The Taliban has banned all imports of Pakistani medicines amid border tensions, leading to reported price hikes, shortages, and hoarding in Afghan markets, according to officials and local sources.
ReliableAfghan Asylum Seeker Found Guilty of Assaulting and Raping 12-Year-Old Girl in Britain
An Afghan asylum seeker named Ahmad Malakhel was convicted by a British court of raping a 12-year-old girl after abducting her in Nuneaton. The incident, reported by the BBC, also involved a co-accused who was acquitted.
ReliableUN's DiCarlo Meets Haqqani on Ties, Narcotics, Private Sector
UN Deputy Secretary-General Rosemary DiCarlo met Islamic Emirate Interior Minister Khalifa Sirajuddin Haqqani to discuss engagement with the international community, narcotics control, economic stability, and private sector restrictions. The talks occurred during her second Kabul visit since 2024, tied to the UN-led Doha process.
ReliableMinistries of Public Health and Higher Education Sign Cooperation Agreement
Afghanistan's Ministries of Public Health and Higher Education signed a cooperation agreement to enhance research and training. UNAMA held Doha Process meetings on counter-narcotics and private sector development, while the Economic Commission approved agriculture and livestock policies.
ReliableJapan Allocates $6.3 Million to UNICEF for Polio Fight in Afghanistan
Japan has donated $6.3 million to UNICEF for a polio vaccination drive targeting 12 million Afghan children amid declining but persistent cases. The initiative addresses ongoing risks, including from returning migrants.
ReliablePhilippine Authorities Seize Methamphetamine Shipment from Afghanistan Hidden in Marble Cargo
Philippine customs officials seized 41 kilograms of methamphetamine worth nearly $5 million from Afghanistan, hidden in marble cargo at Manila International Port, marking a novel smuggling method.
ReliableIndian Court Sentences Two Afghan Citizens to 10 Years for Heroin Smuggling
A New Delhi court sentenced two Afghan nationals to 10 years imprisonment and fines after heroin was found hidden in shampoo and hair dye bottles in their luggage at Delhi airport following a flight from Dubai.
ReliableUNAMA: New round of Doha working groups in Kabul focused on supporting private sector
UNAMA reported that a new round of Doha working group meetings took place in Kabul, involving UN member states and Taliban representatives, with discussions centered on private sector support, women's participation, and alternative livelihoods to opium poppy cultivation.
ReliableUNDP: Over 75% of Afghans Face Livelihood Insecurity, 88% of Female-Headed Households Deprived of Basics
A UN Development Programme report indicates over 75% of Afghans face livelihood insecurity, with only 7% female employment and 88% of female-headed households lacking basic needs. The UN Security Council reports Taliban women's policies cost Afghanistan over $1 billion yearly.
ReliableIsrael's Security Cabinet Approves Plan for Increased Military Control in West Bank
Israel's security cabinet approved a plan on February 8 to boost military control in the West Bank and expand settlements, drawing condemnation from Palestinians and multiple countries including the UN and Pakistan.
ReliablePhilippine Authorities Seize $5 Million Methamphetamine Shipment from Afghanistan
Philippine officials seized 41 kilograms of methamphetamine worth $5 million, originating from Afghanistan and hidden in marble shipments at Manila port. Authorities described it as "Afghan meth" and plan to upgrade detection equipment.
ReliableWFP Reports 3.7 Million Children and 1.2 Million Women Suffering Acute Malnutrition in Afghanistan
The World Food Programme reports 3.7 million children and 1.2 million women in Afghanistan face acute malnutrition, with cases surging at Kabul clinics. UNICEF data highlights nearly one million children with severe cases, as aid groups urge urgent global support amid economic woes.
ReliableAfghan authorities prevent three forced marriages in Balkh, Kunar, and Parwan
Afghanistan’s Ministry for Virtue and Vice prevented three forced marriages in Balkh, Kunar, and Parwan provinces by halting the proceedings and counseling families. The families pledged future marriages would require the women’s consent.
DevelopingIran Warns of Destructive Impact on Diplomacy Ahead of Netanyahu's US Visit
Iran warned the US of a destructive impact on regional diplomacy from Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu's upcoming visit, urging independent action in nuclear talks and criticizing Israel as a saboteur of peace efforts.
ReliableIslamic Emirate Agriculture Minister Reports 4.5 Million Afghan Returnees Assisted Amid Forced Deportations
Afghanistan’s Agriculture Minister Ataullah Omari said 4.5 million Afghans have been forcibly returned from neighboring countries and assisted by the Islamic Emirate. The government is providing cash and food aid to 70,000 returning families amid calls for job opportunities.
ReliableUNAMA Hosts Third Doha Process Private Sector Meeting in Kabul
UNAMA hosted the third Doha Process private sector meeting in Kabul, where officials discussed economic coordination, growth and transparency challenges. Taliban officials highlighted focus on coordination mechanisms and economic recovery.
ReliableEconomic Commission approves national policy for agriculture and livestock development
Afghanistan's Economic Commission, chaired by Deputy Prime Minister Mullah Abdul Ghani Baradar, approved a national policy for agriculture and livestock development, alongside a fish farming plan projected to generate 300,000 jobs.