Severe water shortage leaves Zabul residents facing dire conditions
“There is only one functioning water tap in our area,” said Kamaluddin, a local resident....
Taliban detain, then release female doctor amid new crackdown on women in Herat
Dr. Shabnam Fazli, a general surgeon at the Herat Regional Hospital, was taken into custody by Taliban officials near the hospital....
Taliban mandate turbans for medical students in Khost: Sources
The directive, issued last week, came after a representative from the ministry visited a university in Khost, sources said....
Taliban foreign minister blames ‘unrealistic’ demands by Pakistan for collapse of Istanbul talks
Muttaqi said their delegation returned from Istanbul following the third round of negotiations with Pakistani counterparts....
Border closures with Pakistan cripple dried fruit trade in southern Afghanistan
In the provincial capital of Qalat, what was once a bustling center of commerce has fallen into quiet frustration....
Iran offers to mediate Taliban–Pakistan tensions
Ahead of the call, the Iranian foreign minister spoke on phone with is Pakistani counterpart, calling for continuation of dialogue between the Taliban and Pakis...
Iran urges continued dialogue between Taliban, Pakistan amid border tensions
The Iranian minister also conveyed Tehran’s willingness to assist “in any way possible” to support the peace process and de-escalation efforts....
Suicide bomber killed near Buzkashi field in Kunduz, Taliban say
An investigation is underway, and no group has yet claimed responsibility for the attempted attack....