Vendors in Badghis report sharp decline in Eid sales despite busy markets
Despite the crowds, many shopkeepers report that people are largely browsing rather than buying....
Pakistan’s Sharif blames foreign-backed militants for undermining access to natural resources
At the event, Sharif praised Pakistan’s security forces for their sacrifices in combating terrorism....
Former Afghan interpreter fatally stabbed in his Houston office, suspect arrested
“He dedicated himself to helping others rebuild their lives,” a friend of Niazi said....
Taliban say four Chinese nationals arrested for smuggling raw gold at Kabul airport
The Chinese Embassy in Kabul has not issued any public comment regarding the arrests....
Australia pledges $5 million in new aid for Afghan women and girls
The new funding will be channeled through United Nations partners to deliver critical services focused on sexual and reproductive health, protection from gender...
Heavy snowfall forces closure of Salang Pass
Ashraf Haqshanas, a Taliban spokesperson for the Ministry of Public Works, said the closure is aimed at preventing accidents and safeguarding lives and property...
Taliban expand ban on images of living beings to three more provinces, watchdog says
The AFJC said it obtained voice messages from Taliban officials, shared via WhatsApp groups that include journalists and provincial authorities....
Russia’s LPG exports to Afghanistan surge as EU sanctions take effect
LPG, a fuel mixture composed primarily of propane and butane, is widely used for home heating, vehicle fuel, and in petrochemical production....