Lebanese PM expresses hope for ceasefire between Israel, Hezbollah
Mikati welcomed the truce proposal but stressed that its success depends on Israel's commitment...
Dutch foreign minister: Taliban being held accountable for violating women’s rights
“The situation of Afghan women and girls is heartbreaking," he said....
McCaul defends resolution condemning Biden for Afghanistan withdrawal
The resolution lists top officials, including President Biden, among those responsible for what McCaul termed a "disaster."...
Khalilzad says he ‘never’ said Taliban would honor commitments
"I have been baselessly quoted in the resolution," Khalilzad said....
Taliban beheads animal, bird sculptures in Herat
This follows earlier actions by the Taliban, which included a ban on the use of mannequins in shops, requiring store owners to decapitate the mannequins....
Taliban detains money exchangers again in Herat
In August, the Taliban introduced new regulations for money exchangers in Herat, requiring them to provide large sums as guarantees to continue their operations...
Germany, three other nations threaten to refer Taliban to International Court over women’s rights violations
This legal warning comes as the Taliban has recently enacted laws that significantly curtail the rights of women and girls in Afghanistan....
Residents of Qoshtapa in Jawzjan protest against ‘forced displacement’ by Taliban
The demonstrators also protested the seizure of their lands and homes by the Taliban....