Kazakh president approves UN regional center for Central Asia, Afghanistan
The regional center, will focus on sustainable development, climate resilience and humanitarian cooperation....
Russian envoy says military agreement with Taliban opens way for future contracts
Kabulov said the accord provides a legal basis for broader military-technical cooperation....
Taliban cleric says girls’ education is forbidden
A senior Taliban religious official says women and girls should study only limited religious subjects, dismissing science and technology as unnecessary for them...
Russian security chief says ISIS-K recruiting Central Asian nationals in Afghanistan
Moscow's top security official said the group is seeking recruits from Central Asia and migrant communities in Russia....
Former Taliban communications minister appointed their mayor in Herat
The appointment reflects the Taliban’s continuing practice of rotating longtime loyalists through senior administrative positions....
Report: 95% of Afghan women distrust Taliban justice system
According to the report, 95% of respondents said they do not pursue legal claims due to lack of trust....
Exclusive: New witness account sheds light on deadly Herat shooting
Survivor describes how gunmen separated civilians and opened fire near a shrine, as questions persist over motive and perpetrators....
Regional security group warns of rising militant threat from Afghanistan
Shanghai Cooperation Organization body says armed groups are strengthening capabilities, raising concerns across Central and South Asia....