Soldiers guard Nepal’s Parliament after deadly protests
The unrest — the worst in decades in the Himalayan nation — was triggered by a government ban on social media last week....
Underground market opens in central Kabul
The market has been leased to a private company for 30 years under a revenue-sharing agreement....
Taliban collect fees from drivers on Kabul–Panjshir Highway, sources say
The payments, drivers say, are unregulated and vary from one commander to another....
Sources: Taliban bar women from UN compounds in Kabul
On Monday, Taliban blocked women again at the UN’s Baron compound near Kabul airport, sources said....
Kyrgyzstan cabinet approves support program for Pamir Kyrgyz in Afghanistan
It includes a detailed action plan, monitoring and evaluation indicators, and a budget to fund implementation....
Karzai condemns Pakistani airstrikes, says Islamabad faces consequences of failed policies
Karzai said the attacks contravene international norms and principles of good neighborly relations....
Israel has destroyed more than 1,000 buildings in Gaza City, Civil Defence says
The agency said shelling and blocked access routes have prevented rescue workers from reaching many areas....
Sources: Several girls’ madrassas closed in Kabul
According to the sources, the Taliban will no longer renew licenses for existing girls’ madrassas....