Concerns grow over increase in child labor in Afghanistan
Activists say three primary factors are driving this: the long-standing war, poverty, and deeply entrenched cultural factors...
Taliban condemns Pakistan for shutting Torkham crossing after clashes
In pursuit of enhancing trade and facilitating the transport of commercial goods, the Taliban has called for a resolution of these issues through diplomatic dia...
Afghanistan meth trade surges as Taliban cracks down on heroin, UN report reveals
UNODC chief says surge in methamphetamine trafficking in Afghanistan suggests a significant shift in the illicit drug market...
Death toll from Morocco earthquake rises to 2,012
The historic old city of Marrakech also suffered extensive damage....
SCO members voice concern over terrorist threats from Afghanistan
The group’s anti-terrorist council discussed the situation in Afghanistan and expressed concern over growing number of Daesh members...
Rights activist urges foreign community to recognize Taliban’s “gender apartheid”
Tamana Paryani said on day nine of her hunger strike the world needs to take harsh steps against the Taliban and stop sending in aid...
Dostum calls for united stance against Taliban rule
Former politicians, officials, jihadi leaders and others pay tribute to Massoud on the 22nd anniversary of his assassination...
US, India, Saudi, EU unveil rail, ports deal on G20 sidelines
Global leaders announced a multinational rail and ports deal linking the Middle East and South Asia on Saturday on the sidelines of the G20 summit in New Delhi....