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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
ReliableTaliban Reports 396 Afghan Refugee Families Forcibly Returned Yesterday
Taliban deputy spokesman Hamidullah Fitrat reported 396 Afghan refugee families totaling 2,022 people were forcibly returned yesterday from borders with Pakistan and Iran. Afghanistan's ambassador to Switzerland called on UNHCR to address the crisis amid worsening conditions for refugees.
ReliableAfghanistan Polio-Free warns children under five at high polio risk
Afghanistan Polio-Free has warned that children under five face high polio risk due to low immunity, urging vaccinations during campaigns and travel. Remote areas remain vulnerable, with prior WHO efforts in border regions highlighted.
ReliableUN Women: Girls Challenge Gender Stereotypes in Various Fields Daily
UN Women highlighted girls worldwide challenging gender stereotypes in schools, sports and innovation, urging equal opportunities, amid reports of Afghan girls being denied basic rights like education and work.
DevelopingNetanyahu Advances US Trip Amid Concerns Over Potential Iran Talks
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has advanced his US visit to February 10 amid worries over potential US-Iran talks limited to nuclear issues, pushing for broader demands on missiles and proxies. The move reflects concerns about Trump's negotiation seriousness and regional shifts.
ReliableResidents in Ghor's Tulak District Complain of Weak Telecom and Internet Services
Residents of Chaharrah village in Ghor's Tulak district report ongoing weak telecom and internet services from Roshan and Etisalat, despite antennas installed in 2019, blaming company neglect and the Taliban.
ReliableAfghanistan Continues to Face One of World's Longest Refugee Crises, Ambassador Says
Afghanistan's ambassador to Switzerland, Nasir Ahmad Andisheh, says the country faces one of the world's longest refugee crises amid falling international aid, urging priority support for refugees and IDPs.
DevelopingTaliban Employees Report Salary Delays Amid Winter Hardships
Teachers and government employees report Taliban delays in Jadi salaries, worsening winter poverty and access to basics. They contrast public servants' struggles with Taliban leaders' wealth accumulation.
ReliableGuterres: Israel's actions in West Bank threaten prospects for two-state solution
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres warned that Israel's administrative measures in the West Bank violate international law and endanger the two-state solution, urging all parties to adhere to UN resolutions.
ReliableGirls Deprived of In-Person Education Turn to Online Learning Amid Challenges
Afghan girls excluded from in-person education by the Taliban are resorting to online classes despite severe challenges like power shortages, poor internet, and economic hurdles, according to students and educators.
DevelopingAfghan Woman Describes Herself as 'One of the Outcasts' Amid Gender Restrictions
An Afghan woman in a Hasht-e Subh essay describes enduring mental health crises, economic setbacks and confinement due to her gender in Afghanistan, vowing to speak out against injustices.
ReliableCyberspace: The Field and Possibility of Emergence in Exile
Hasht-e Subh argues that social media is a vital arena for Afghan exiles to resist the Taliban regime, criticizing figures who dismiss its political role and drawing parallels to historical normalizations of evil.
ReliableICRC: Millions of Afghans Depend on Humanitarian Aid
The International Committee of the Red Cross reports that millions of Afghans depend on humanitarian aid amid poverty, war legacies and climate disasters. In 2025, it provided health services to over 1.2 million people and nutrition aid to thousands of malnourished children.
ReliableIran ready to dilute enriched uranium if sanctions fully lifted: atomic energy chief
Iran's atomic energy chief said the country is ready to dilute its 60% enriched uranium stockpile only if all sanctions are fully lifted, amid ongoing U.S. talks mediated by Oman.
ReliableUK Prime Minister Starmer Refuses to Resign Amid Epstein-Linked Political Crisis
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has refused to resign despite calls from the Scottish Labour leader over his appointment of Peter Mandelson, linked to Jeffrey Epstein, as ambassador to the US. Senior ministers have backed Starmer amid deepening crisis and advisor resignations.
ReliableUnited States to Hand Over Senior NATO Commands to European Countries
The U.S. will hand over NATO's Naples and Norfolk commands to Italy and Britain respectively, to bolster European leadership roles, while keeping core commands. The move responds to calls for greater burden-sharing within the alliance.
ReliableUNRWA Seeks $1.26 Billion in Urgent Aid for Palestine Humanitarian Crisis
UNRWA has called for $1.26 billion in urgent aid to support 2.4 million people in Gaza and the West Bank amid a severe humanitarian crisis exacerbated by over two years of war.
ReliableKremlin Spokesman: Transfer of Frozen Russian Assets to Gaza Peace Commission Not Yet Finalized
Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said Moscow has received no response to Vladimir Putin's proposal to transfer $1 billion in frozen Russian assets in the U.S. to a Gaza peace commission. Russia's Foreign Ministry is reviewing the matter with allies.
ReliableIran's Foreign Minister: Diplomacy Only Solution to Nuclear Issues
Iran's Foreign Minister Seyyed Abbas Araqchi declared diplomacy the sole solution to Iran's nuclear issues, highlighting the Iranian people's resistance to pressure and commitment to serious talks. He hoped for regional peace with diplomacy triumphing over conflict.
ReliableIran's Pezeshkian says Oman talks good opportunity for fair resolution of nuclear issue
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian described upcoming nuclear talks in Oman as a good opportunity for a fair resolution, stressing Iran's rights to enrichment and sanction relief if counterparts honor commitments.
ReliableScientific-Research Seminar Held in Germany on 585th Anniversary of Amir Alishir Navai's Birth
Afghan cultural figures in Frankfurt, Germany, held a seminar on the 585th birth anniversary of Timurid poet Amir Alishir Navai, presenting papers on his life, works and influence that will be compiled into a book.
ReliableRussian Foreign Minister Lavrov: US Not Ready to Implement Alaska Summit Proposals on Ukraine
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov accused the US of retreating from Ukraine-related proposals agreed at the Alaska summit and pursuing global economic dominance via sanctions and energy controls.
ReliableWorld Food Programme Provides Meals to 880,000 Afghan Schoolchildren in 2025
The World Food Programme served meals to 880,000 Afghan schoolchildren in 2025 to support education amid severe malnutrition affecting nearly a million children and food insecurity for over 17 million people.
DevelopingFormer Pakistani Envoy Warns Taliban Support for Terrorists from Afghan Soil Poses Risks
Asif Durrani, ex-Pakistani envoy on Afghanistan, echoed President Zardari's criticism of the Taliban for allegedly supporting terrorists from Afghan soil, warning of dangerous regional fallout amid claims of Indian proxy activities.
ReliableHasht-e Subh Analyzes 'Subordinates' Term in Taliban's Penal Principles
Hasht-e Subh analyzes Article 9 of the Taliban's 'Penal Principles,' which categorizes society into four classes including 'subordinates' for varying ta'zir punishments, viewing it as promoting inequality.