Politics
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Pakistan parliament approves governor’s rule and emergency in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
Pakistan approves governor's rule and emergency in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, triggering opposition protests and calls to resume talks.
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EU envoy says restrictions on women hinder normalisation with Afghanistan
EU envoy Thomas Frilnsen says restrictions on women and girls remain a major barrier to normalising ties with Afghanistan.
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Taliban Interior Ministry Orders Police to Enforce New Law
Taliban Interior Ministry urges police officials to implement a new law approved by the group's leader.
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UNAMA says Taliban have increased pressure on Shia community and independent media
UNAMA says the Taliban have tightened restrictions on Afghanistan's Shia community and independent media, curbing religious freedom and press activity.
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Trump Former Ally Calls Him a ‘Wolf in Sheep’s Clothing’ After Woman Is Beaten at Rally
Marjorie Taylor Greene condemns a rally assault over the Epstein files, calling Trump a wolf in sheep's clothing.
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Russian Foreign Intelligence Chief Meets Taliban Spy Chief in Kabul
Russia's foreign intelligence chief meets Taliban intelligence head in Kabul to discuss relations and intelligence cooperation.
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Taliban envoy in Russia meets Kazakhstan ambassador
Taliban envoy in Russia meets Kazakhstan's ambassador to discuss political, economic and trade ties with Afghanistan.
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Arrest of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Officials Deepens Pakistan Political Crisis
PTI says arrests in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa have deepened Pakistan's political crisis as it seeks to end governor's rule.
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CPJ Calls for BBC Radio to Resume Broadcasting in Afghanistan
CPJ urges the Taliban to resume BBC radio broadcasts in Afghanistan and lift restrictions on independent media.
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Russian foreign intelligence chief arrives in Afghanistan on official visit
Russia's foreign intelligence chief Sergei Naryshkin visits Afghanistan and meets Taliban intelligence head Abdul Haq Wasiq.