Hasht-e SubhIslamic Emirate Foreign Minister Holds Phone Conversation with UAE Counterpart
Islamic Emirate Foreign Minister Mawlawi Amir Khan Muttaqi discussed Afghanistan-US issues, the regional situation and Afghanistan-Pakistan developments with UAE Foreign Minister Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, condemning US-initiated wars and stressing dialogue to resolve tensions with Pakistan.
ReliableUNICEF Distributes Aid to Families Displaced by Border Clashes Between Taliban and Pakistan
UNICEF is distributing health kits and essential items to 5,500 families displaced by border clashes between the Taliban and Pakistan in Khost, Paktika and Paktia provinces, as the World Food Programme reports around 20,000 families displaced with numerous civilian deaths reported.
ReliableUNICEF Begins Aid Distribution to 5,500 Families Displaced by Taliban-Pakistan Border Clashes
UNICEF has started distributing health kits and essential items to 5,500 families displaced by Taliban-Pakistan border clashes in Khost, Paktika and Paktia provinces, as announced by representative Tajuddin Aiwali. The World Food Programme reports around 20,000 families displaced amid civilian casualties from the conflicts.
ReliableAfghan Acting UN Representative Condemns Pakistan's Alleged Seizure of Territory
Nasir Ahmad Fayeq, Afghanistan's acting UN representative, condemned Pakistan's alleged seizure of Afghan territory evidenced by satellite photos of border fencing, calling it a violation of international law. He accused Pakistan of decades-long Taliban support and using counter-terrorism as a pretext for the actions.
ReliableOver 160,000 Afghan Migrants Return from Pakistan Since Start of Solar Year Amid Border Clashes, UN Says
The UN reports over 160,000 Afghan migrants have returned from Pakistan since the start of the solar year amid clashes that killed or injured 289 civilians and displaced 115,000 people. Pakistani officials say the total returns exceed 2.13 million, with the Torkham border briefly reopening before closing again.
ReliableAfghanistan's Acting UN Representative Says Taliban Bar on Girls' Education Violates Sharia
Nasir Ahmad Fayeq, Afghanistan's acting permanent representative to the UN, accused the Taliban of violating human principles and Islamic Sharia by barring girls and women from education for five years. He said the ban discredits Islam, causes poverty and dependence, and constitutes a national betrayal.
ReliableUK Overturns Decisions on 884 Cases, Granting Residency to Former Afghan 'Triples' Soldiers
British ministers announced the overturning of decisions on 884 cases for former Afghan 'Triples' elite unit soldiers, granting them permission to stay in the UK under the 2021 resettlement program. The move follows a review of around 3,300 requests and confirmation of direct UK payments to the soldiers.
ReliableHuman Rights Watch Deems Pakistan Airstrike on Kabul Drug Treatment Center Illegal and Likely War Crime
Human Rights Watch has labeled Pakistan's March 16 airstrike on a Kabul drug treatment center illegal and potentially a war crime, reporting at least 143 killed with no evidence of military targets. The Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan claims higher casualties exceeding 400.
ReliableUN Special Rapporteur Bennett Criticizes Taliban Criminal Code for Institutionalizing Repression
Richard Bennett, UN Special Rapporteur on human rights in Afghanistan, criticized the Taliban’s new criminal code during a virtual meeting with the Network for Research and Support of Women and Children, saying it expands repression against women and vulnerable groups. Network experts warned of serious social and human rights consequences.
ReliableJournalists in Kabul Voice Concerns Over Media Censorship and Information Restrictions
Journalists in Kabul have expressed concerns about severe restrictions on information access and media censorship, stating that many important events remain hidden due to self-censorship and that domestic media can only publish Taliban-approved content.
ReliableTrump Warns Iran to Take Negotiations Seriously Before It's Too Late
US President Donald Trump warned Iran to get serious about a deal before it is too late, calling Iranian negotiators strange and their approach a mistake. The comments come after Iran rejected Trump's 15-point demands to end the war, which has entered its fourth week.
ReliablePrime Minister of the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan Holds Telephone Conversation with Malaysian Prime Minister
The Prime Minister of the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan, Mohammad Hassan Akhund, discussed regional tensions with Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim, with both expressing concern over attacks on Iran and calling for dialogue to resolve Afghanistan-Pakistan issues. Pakistan resumed military operations against targets in Afghanistan after the Eid ceasefire ended.
ReliableAfghan and Spanish Women Protest in Brussels Calling for EU Action on Women's Rights in Afghanistan
Afghan and Spanish women protested in front of the European Parliament in Brussels, urging the EU to take action on women's rights violations in Afghanistan as schools reopened without girls above sixth grade.
ReliablePakistan Resumes 'Wrath for the Truth' Operation Targeting Terrorist Hideouts in Afghanistan
Tahir Andrabi, spokesperson for Pakistan's Foreign Ministry, announced the resumption of the 'Wrath for the Truth' operation against terrorist hideouts in Afghanistan after the Eid al-Fitr ceasefire. The operation previously included airstrikes on a Kabul drug rehabilitation center that Taliban reports said killed over 400 and wounded more than 200.
ReliableTaliban Begins New Academic Year Without Girls for Fifth Consecutive Year
The 1405 academic year began across Afghanistan with a ceremony in Kabul, but girls above sixth grade remain excluded from secondary schools for a fifth consecutive year as the Taliban ministry announced education programs without addressing the ban.
ReliableTaliban Opponents Call for Afghanistan's Political System to Be Based on People's Vote
Taliban opponents have called for a political system based on the people's vote following a two-day meeting organized by Women for Afghanistan that also emphasized sovereignty, democratic governance, ethnic diversity and religious moderation. British parliamentarians attended the gathering, which called for further meetings to build national consensus.
ReliableEuropean Union Allocates 250,000 Euros in Humanitarian Aid for Vulnerable Afghans
The European Union has allocated 250,000 euros in humanitarian aid to assist around 70,000 vulnerable people in eastern Afghanistan displaced by conflicts and earthquakes. The funding supports the Afghan Red Crescent in providing food, cash, shelter, health care and sanitation.
ReliableUNESCO Reports 273 Million Children and Adolescents Out of School Worldwide for Seventh Consecutive Year
UNESCO announced that 273 million children and adolescents are out of school worldwide for the seventh straight year due to population growth, crises and budget cuts, affecting one in six school-age children. Despite school closures from Middle East tensions, global enrollment has risen 30 percent since 2000.
ReliableUNICEF Urges Reopening of Girls' Schools in Afghanistan
UNICEF urged Afghanistan to reopen schools for girls, with regional director Sanjay Wijesekera stating on X that prolonged restrictions harm their future and dignity. The appeal highlights ongoing Taliban bans on girls' secondary education and universities amid a humanitarian crisis.
ReliableIAEA Chief Grossi Says US-Iran Talks Likely in Islamabad Later This Week
Rafael Grossi, head of the IAEA, said US-Iran talks are likely later this week in Islamabad, covering issues like missiles, militias and security guarantees beyond the nuclear program. The discussions aim for a temporary diplomatic solution amid efforts by Pakistan, Turkey and Egypt to reduce regional tensions.
ReliableZelensky Says US Security Guarantees Conditional on Ukraine Handing Over Donbass
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said the US has conditioned security guarantees for ending the war on Ukraine handing over the Donbass region to Russia, warning it endangers Ukraine and Europe's security. He called for a trilateral summit with Trump and Putin to resolve the issues.
ReliableUN Secretary-General Guterres Appoints Envoy for Middle East Peace Efforts
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres appointed diplomat Jean Arnault as his envoy to support Middle East peace efforts, warning the world is on the brink of wider war and highlighting risks from a potential Strait of Hormuz closure.
DevelopingSpecialists Resign from Ghor Provincial Hospital Over Improper Conduct by Taliban Officials
Residents in Ghor province report that most specialists at the provincial hospital have resigned due to improper conduct by Taliban officials, resulting in 24 vacant female nurse positions and 12 vacant female doctor positions. Complaints continue over poor facilities at the hospital and unaffordable private care.
ReliableParticipants in London 'Towards Trust and Convergence' Meeting Discuss Inclusive Politics with British Parliament Members
Participants in the 'Towards Trust and Convergence' meeting in London, organized by Women for Afghanistan, met with British Parliament members to discuss an inclusive political process, poverty, humanitarian issues and student visas. The sessions aimed to build international support for Afghanistan's future.
ReliableTaliban-Run State Companies Directorate Restricts 17 Private Oil Firms
The General Directorate of State-Owned Companies under Taliban control restricted 17 private oil companies for regulatory violations, barring trade with them and setting a one-month deadline to resolve customs issues. The action comes after Taliban blocks on oil tankers in Nimroz province over alleged overpricing.
ReliableRavadi Reports 66 Enforced Disappearances by Taliban in Afghanistan in 2025
Human rights group Ravadi's 2025 report documents 66 enforced disappearances by the Taliban in Afghanistan, along with hundreds of killings, injuries, arbitrary detentions, and discrimination against women and minorities. The cases marked a sharp increase from prior years, with victims including former officials and activists.
ReliableAfghan Embassy in Italy Welcomes Taliban's Release of U.S. Citizen, Labels Group 'Terrorist, Reactionary'
The Afghan Embassy in Italy welcomed the Taliban's release of U.S. citizen Dennis Cole but accused leader Hibatullah Akhundzada of yielding to pressure from Donald Trump's warning, labeling the Taliban a terrorist and illegitimate group.
ReliableCIVICUS Report Warns Afghanistan's Civil Space on Verge of Complete Collapse
The Global Coalition of Civil Society Organizations (CIVICUS) warned in a new report that Afghanistan's civil space is on the verge of complete collapse due to Taliban suppression of activists, journalists and women. It highlighted systematic human rights violations and called for Taliban accountability and international support.
ReliableRavadi Human Rights Institution Reports Taliban Restrictions on Media and Expression in 2025
The Ravadi human rights institution reported that the Taliban intensified restrictions on freedom of expression and media in 2025 through monitoring, threats, arrests and torture. These measures have caused widespread self-censorship among journalists and sources, while blocking access to prisons and direct testimonies.
ReliablePakistani PM Sharif Discusses Reducing Middle East Tensions with Saudi Crown Prince
Pakistani Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif held a phone call with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman to discuss de-escalating Middle East tensions, condemning attacks on Saudi Arabia and pledging unconditional support. The conversation came amid heightened regional conflicts following U.S.-Israel strikes on Iran and Iran's retaliatory attacks.