Taliban collect higher taxes in Paktika under label of ‘Zakat’
A document obtained by Amu instructs residents to deliver their zakat directly to the Taliban’s so-called Bayt al-Mal, or public treasury....
House Democrats call for hearing on Trump’s Afghan refugee policies
The lawmakers criticized recent decisions by the Trump administration, including the closure of the Coordinator for Afghan Relocation Efforts (CARE) office....
Taliban respond to UN resolution, criticize process but signal possible cooperation
Taliban said they welcomed parts of the resolution that acknowledge what they described as Afghanistan’s progress in security, counter-narcotics, humanitarian...
Germany says engagement with Taliban necessary but condemns human rights abuses
Leendertse said Germany backs the UN working group structure established under the Doha process and remains open to “pragmatic forms of cooperation with the d...
US votes against resolution on Afghanistan, EU votes in favor
The resolution, tabled by Germany, Ireland and Sweden, incorporates findings from UN Security Council directives, the Secretary‑General’s reports, and the U...
Trump threatens 10% tariff on BRICS-aligned nations as leaders gather in Brazil
The threat came just hours after the BRICS summit opened in Rio de Janeiro with a joint statement warning that escalating tariffs are undermining global trade....
Pakistan says it is in no rush to recognize Taliban following Russia’s move: Report
Pakistani officials said that Russia had long signaled its willingness to accept the Taliban as the political reality in Afghanistan....
Kabul residents say basic needs have become harder to meet
Reports from Kabul and other provinces suggest that widespread poverty and unemployment are leaving many Afghans struggling to survive....