Afghanistan joins international kickboxing federation
The International Kickboxing Federation had approved the membership of Afghanistan’s kickboxing federation and recognised Mohammadshir Hashemi as its presiden...
Taliban order media in Herat to enforce ban on images of living beings: Sources
The Taliban have previously banned the broadcast of images of living beings in at least 16 provinces....
Russia cites security concerns in ruling out large-scale hiring of Afghan workers
“Without a system of filtering and regulation, such a process would pose security risks,” Kabulov said....
Tajikistan asks Taliban to apologise after border clash kills two guards
Tajik authorities said three armed men, described as members of a “terrorist group”, crossed illegally into Tajikistan territory from Afghanistan....
Tribal elders in Pakistan call for reopening Chaman border crossing
A tribal eldder, Abdul Khaliq, said Pakistani citizens stranded in Afghanistan have not been allowed to return home, raising humanitarian concerns....
Herat farmers struggle as rising fertilizer costs hit crop yields
Mohammad, a farmer preparing to harvest his crops, said water shortages and high fertilizer prices were among his biggest challenges....
Russia, India stress need for ‘effective’ counterterrorism efforts in Afghanistan
“Both sides welcomed close coordination between Russia and India on Afghanistan,” the statement said....
Trump cuts migrant work permits to 18 months after DC shooting
The Trump administration has reduced the maximum validity of work permits for refugees, asylum seekers and other migrants to 18 months from five years, tighteni...