Important News
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Aid Teams Deployed to Northern Afghanistan Following Deadly Earthquake
UN deploys aid teams to northern Afghanistan after a deadly earthquake; concerns rise over Taliban's disaster response capacity.
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Pakistan Expels Over 15,000 Afghan Refugees Amid Border Tensions
Pakistan has expelled over 15,000 Afghan refugees amid border closures and rising tensions with the Taliban-led Afghan administration.
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Iranian Parliament Approves Establishment of National Migration Organization
Iran's parliament approves creation of a National Migration Organization to manage presence of foreign nationals, including undocumented Afghans.
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Earthquake in Samangan Cuts Power to Nine Afghan Provinces
A powerful earthquake in Samangan province cuts power to nine Afghan provinces, including Kabul, after damaging imported electricity lines.
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Powerful Earthquake Kills Eight in Afghanistan’s Samangan Province
A 6.3-magnitude earthquake hits Samangan, Afghanistan, killing 8 and injuring nearly 200. Rescue efforts underway amid criticism of Taliban response.
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Imports via Khaf-Herat Railway Increase Fivefold, Taliban Claim
Imports via the Khaf-Herat railway from Iran to Afghanistan have increased fivefold, according to Taliban officials in Herat.
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Over 600 Violations of Journalists’ Rights Recorded Under Taliban Rule
Afghanistan Journalists Center reports over 640 violations against media workers since Taliban takeover, including killings, detentions, and press suppression.
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Taliban Admits Inability to Defend Against Pakistani Airstrikes
Taliban official admits lack of defense against Pakistani airstrikes, citing poor military tech and broader structural weaknesses in Afghanistan.

