Parwan student tops Afghanistan’s 2026 university entrance exam
Rashid scored 360 points in the national entrance examination and was admitted to the general medicine program at Kabul University of Medical Sciences....
Three-quarters of Afghans cannot meet basic needs, UN official says
During a visit to eastern Afghanistan, UN development chief Alexander De Croo said long-term investment is essential to rebuilding livelihoods....
Bennett urges restraint ahead of planned Herat protest
The UN special rapporteur called on all parties to exercise caution as residents discuss holding another demonstration....
Residents say Herat remains under tight Taliban security ahead of planned protest
Residents report an increased Taliban presence, expanded patrols and heightened fear days after protests over the detention of women were met with gunfire....
Seven countries push to add ‘gender apartheid’ to UN treaty
The proposal would place the concept of gender apartheid on the agenda of UN negotiations on a future convention on crimes against humanity....
UNSC to hold two meetings on Afghanistan as UNAMA renewal looms
The council is expected to review Afghanistan's political and humanitarian situation before deciding on UN mission's mandate....
Taliban summon travel firms over alleged sale of work visas
Taliban accused tourism and pilgrimage companies of illegally facilitating work visas for Turkey and other countries....
Floods, rains kill 28 across Afghanistan in 48 hours
Heavy rains, flash floods and storms have added to a mounting death toll from extreme weather across the country....