Important News
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Taliban besieges Kabul seminary and orders evacuation
Taliban forces have besieged a Kabul Shiite seminary and ordered evacuation, amid wider pressure on Shiite-linked institutions.
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Women’s Online University says 94 female students graduate in 11 provinces
Women’s Online University says 94 female students graduated in 11 Afghan provinces as it continues offering free education.
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Closed Border Crossings with Afghanistan Cost Pakistan’s Trade More Than $1 Billion
Border closures with Afghanistan have cost Pakistan's trade over $1 billion, according to participants at a meeting in Peshawar.
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New Poll in Israel Shows Declining Support for Netanyahu
A new poll in Israel shows falling support for Netanyahu, with 83% blaming him for the Oct. 7 failure.
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Haaretz Reports Worsening Ties Between Trump and Netanyahu
Haaretz says tensions between Donald Trump and Benjamin Netanyahu have deepened over Gaza management and a peace council.
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Guardian reports rising fuel prices and pressure on Western farmers
The Guardian says rising fuel prices are hurting farmers in Britain and the US as Middle East tensions and Russian…
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Taliban Administration Says Postal Service Talks Held at Asia-Pacific Congress
Taliban officials say Afghan Post held talks on expanding postal services and cooperation at the Asia-Pacific Postal Union congress.
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Khyber Pakhtunkhwa governor says efforts under way to reopen trade routes with Afghanistan
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa's governor says steps are under way to reopen trade routes with Afghanistan after an 11-month suspension.
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UN says global food prices hit highest level in August
FAO says global food prices rose to their highest level since late 2022 in August, driven by weather, Black Sea…
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Taliban administration reports sharp drop in foreign aid to institutions
Taliban spokesman Zabihullah Mujahid says foreign aid to institutions in Afghanistan has fallen sharply, but humanitarian needs remain.