Important News
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Former Pakistan envoy urges review of decision on Afghan students
Pakistan's former envoy to Afghanistan urges a review of a decision affecting Afghan students in medical universities and institutes.
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Afghanistan media centre condemns detention of 12 journalists in Khost
Afghanistan’s Journalists Centre condemns the detention of 12 reporters in Khost during coverage of a book fair.
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OCHA warns funding shortfall threatens aid for millions in Afghanistan
OCHA says a funding shortfall is threatening humanitarian aid for 21.9 million people in Afghanistan this year.
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Russia Says It Is Ready to Mediate Between Iran and the UAE
Russia says it is ready to mediate between Iran and the UAE as regional tensions complicate BRICS summit preparations.
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UN says 23 million people in Afghanistan face food insecurity
The UN says nearly 23 million people in Afghanistan face severe food insecurity as the country's humanitarian crisis deepens.
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Taliban Rejects US Demand to Return Leftover Weapons in Afghanistan
The Taliban says it will not return US weapons left in Afghanistan, rejecting Donald Trump's demand for the equipment's handover.
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UNICEF says 90% of 10-year-olds in Afghanistan lack basic reading skills
UNICEF says 90% of 10-year-olds in Afghanistan cannot read, as education restrictions deepen concerns over the country's future.
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U.S. detains Afghan interpreter who worked with its forces on terrorism allegations
U.S. immigration authorities detain an Afghan interpreter over terrorism allegations and move to deport him.
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Taliban Detain Journalists Covering Book Fair in Khost
Taliban morality police detained journalists covering the opening of a three-day book fair in Afghanistan's Khost province.
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Heshmat Ghani Taunts Khalilzad Over Presence at Taliban Oil Deal Signing
Heshmat Ghani accuses Zalmay Khalilzad of profiteering after his appearance at a Taliban oil contract signing.