Important News
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Suicide in Kabul intensifies criticism of Taliban restrictions and unemployment
A young man's suicide in Kabul has intensified criticism of Taliban restrictions, poverty and unemployment in Afghanistan.
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Taliban says 450,000 domestic tourists visited Panjshir this year
Taliban officials say 450,000 domestic tourists and 500 foreigners have visited Panjshir since the start of the year.
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Pakistani Warplanes Strike Two Areas in Barmal, Paktika
Local sources say Pakistani warplanes carried out two airstrikes in Barmal district of Afghanistan's Paktika province.
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US, China continue economic talks ahead of Trump-Xi meeting
US and China continue economic and trade talks ahead of Donald Trump’s meeting with Xi Jinping in Washington.
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Qatar Stresses Diplomacy to Contain Regional Tensions and Press for Gaza Commitments
Qatar's prime minister says diplomacy is key to regional stability, and urges Israel to meet its commitments to Gaza.
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Taliban Rejects Reports of Women’s Rights Violations in Afghanistan
Taliban authorities reject reports of widespread rights abuses against women in Afghanistan as UN and rights groups raise alarm.
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UNICEF-backed repair work begins on four water supply networks in Parwan
UNICEF-backed reconstruction begins on four water supply networks in Afghanistan's Parwan province, expected to help 1,156 families.
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Pakistani airstrikes in Kunar and Paktika kill three civilians
Pakistan airstrikes in Afghanistan's Kunar and Paktika provinces killed three civilians, Taliban-linked sources said.
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Asian University for Women Expels Dozens of Afghan Students
Bangladesh's Asian University for Women has expelled Afghan students, raising fears over women's last chance for higher education.
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Long Queues at Dogharoun Border Disrupt Truck Traffic, Officials Say
Long queues at Iran's Dogharoun border are disrupting truck traffic and hurting trade with Afghanistan, officials say.