Amnesty International condemns Pakistan’s refugee deadline as ‘cruel’ and unlawful
She criticized what she called the government’s use of executive orders to bypass due process, and accused authorities of scapegoating Afghan refugees....
Russian state TV journalist killed by landmine near Ukraine border
Anna Prokofieva was killed “while performing her professional duty,” the network said....
UN envoy tells Taliban official that efforts are underway to ease Afghanistan’s banking crisis
The statement said Otunbayeva and Muttaqi discussed a range of economic and humanitarian issues....
Taliban spokesman tells Kandahar meeting that US has resumed ties, sources say
He also credited Siraj Haqqani with playing a key role in managing relations with the United States....
Pakistan says security concerns were central to talks with Taliban in Kabul
“The special representative emphasized Pakistan’s commitment to sustained engagement," the ministry said....
Taliban’s PVPV enforcers patrol Farah at night, detain residents: Sources
“They don’t care if you’ve already prayed or not,” one resident said....
Taliban launch construction of transportation terminal near Kabul
The terminal is projected to cost more than 1.2 billion Afghanis, or roughly $16 million....
As Israeli strikes intensify, Gazans mourn the dead and vow to stay
The airstrike was one of several reported across northern, central and southern Gaza....