Afghan journalist Anisa Shaheed wins prestigious Knight Int’l Journalism Award
A number of journalists from Afghanistan said Shaheed has made tireless efforts for telling the truth to the people....
UN passes resolution on Afghanistan’s situation
The resolution urges Afghanistan to honor and fully respect and implement all treaties, covenants or conventions, bilateral or multilateral, which is has signed...
Crime, terrorism thriving again in Afghanistan, warns UN official
Korosi urged the Taliban to ensure the safety of all Afghans - regardless of gender, ethnicity, religion or politics....
Analysts seek proper management of new banknotes
The new banknotes worth 10 billion AFN, published by a Polish company, arrived in Kabul this week....
Iran agrees to visit by UN nuclear watchdog as diplomatic clash looms
The IAEA hopes to start receiving technically credible explanations from Iran on a number of issues and to be given access to locations and material...
Another women’s rights activist arrested in Kabul
Popalzai is the second women’s rights activist who is arrested by the Taliban in the span of one week in Kabul....
French newspaper portrays Qatar football team as terrorists, sparking outrage
A cartoon in Le Canard Enchainé shows seven heavily armed bearded men chasing a football -with Qatar emblazoned across their chests...
Taliban orders male tailors to stop making women’s clothing
In yet another restriction on women, the Taliban has banned tailors from working with female clients and also closed down dressmaking shops run by women...