Important News
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Khalilzad Urges Continued Mediation Between Kabul and Islamabad
Zalmay Khalilzad calls for Turkish and Qatari-led mediation amid escalating tensions and broken talks between Kabul and Islamabad.
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Austria Deports Second Afghan Asylum Seeker Convicted of Drug Offenses
Austria deports second Afghan asylum seeker convicted of drug crimes, amid rising European deportations and legal debate over returns to…
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Iran Urges Acceleration of Electronic Passport Conversion for Afghan Families
Iran presses for faster transition from handwritten to electronic passports for Afghan families amid ongoing migrant documentation challenges.
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Over 80% of Afghans Lack Reliable Electricity, UN Report Finds
UNDP says over 80% of Afghans lack reliable electricity amid stalled infrastructure and Taliban governance challenges.
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Taliban Mandates Burqa for Female Teachers and Staff in Herat
The Taliban in Herat, Afghanistan, now requires all female teachers and public staff to wear burqas, further restricting women's access…
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Erdogan Expresses Support for Taliban-Pakistan Talks in Istanbul
Turkish President Erdogan backs ongoing Taliban-Pakistan talks in Istanbul, pledges Turkey’s continued mediation amid rising border tensions.
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Over 12,000 Afghan Migrants Expelled from Pakistan in a Single Day
Pakistan deports over 12,000 Afghan migrants in one day amid humanitarian crisis; human rights groups raise concerns over forced repatriations.
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Taliban Delegation Attends UN Narcotics Conference in Iran
A Taliban delegation joins a UN-backed anti-narcotics meeting in Tehran, amid criticism over the group's efforts to tackle drug trafficking…
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Turkmenistan Sends Humanitarian Aid to Afghanistan’s Balkh Province
Turkmenistan sends $34M worth of humanitarian aid to Balkh, Afghanistan, as quake relief. NGOs raise concerns over Taliban-controlled distribution.
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Iran Offers to Mediate Between Taliban and Pakistan Amid Growing Tensions
Iran offers to mediate between the Taliban and Pakistan amid rising tensions along the Afghan-Pakistan border and stalled diplomatic talks.