Important News
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Faieq Says Afghanistan’s Independence Is Incomplete Without Women’s Rights and Citizens’ Freedoms
Afghan envoy Naseer Ahmad Faieq says independence is incomplete without women’s rights, freedoms and access to education and work.
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Taliban marks independence anniversary with war-focused narrative
The Taliban marked Afghanistan's independence anniversary with a statement stressing war, resistance and victory over foreign powers.
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Taliban officials mark independence anniversary with call to preserve system and curb opposition
Taliban officials mark Afghanistan’s independence anniversary with calls to preserve the system, promote unity and confront opponents.
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Pakistan Says Talks Continue on Reopening Strait of Hormuz
Pakistan says talks continue on reopening the Strait of Hormuz as Iran denies a 60-day deadline in the Islamabad understanding.
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Xi Jinping to Travel to Washington for Meeting With Trump
Xi Jinping is expected to meet President Donald Trump in Washington, with no plans to attend the UN General Assembly…
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Panjshir governor rejects claims of arbitrary arrests in the province
Panjshir's governor rejects claims of arbitrary arrests, says no such cases have been recorded in three years.
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Explosion at private school in Kabul leaves 52 wounded
At least 52 people were wounded in an explosion at the Sham-e Hidayat private school in Kabul, officials and sources…
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UN rights envoy warns of wide-ranging impact of Taliban restrictions on Afghan women
Richard Bennett warns Taliban restrictions on Afghan women and girls have broad social, economic and psychological consequences.
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Taliban spokesman accuses Pakistan of meddling in Afghanistan’s internal affairs
Taliban spokesman Zabihullah Mujahid accuses Pakistan of meddling in Afghanistan and says Islamabad should focus on its own problems.
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UN Communications Chief Says Afghan Women Face Widespread Restrictions and Mental Health Crisis
UN official says Afghan women face sweeping Taliban restrictions and a severe mental health crisis five years after the takeover.