Wife of local singer killed in attack in Badakhshan
The killing in Ishkashim comes amid growing concern over a rise in targeted attacks and mysterious killings across Afghanistan....
Trump counterterrorism strategy focuses on cartels, Iran and domestic extremism
The White House document places cartels, left-wing extremists and Iran at the center of US security priorities while largely omitting Afghanistan, once the focu...
Neumann warns deportations to Afghanistan could strengthen Taliban
Hannah Neumann said returning Afghan migrants to Taliban-controlled Afghanistan would deepen desperation and reinforce extremist networks....
Explosions from unexploded ordnance kill 2 in Afghanistan
Separate incidents in Nangarhar and Parwan highlight the continuing dangers posed by decades of war and declining demining capacity....
European Parliament takes up petition on ‘gender apartheid’ in Afghanistan
The document states that the petition has been referred to the Committee on Petitions for consideration....
US announces phased closure of its consulate in Peshawar
The State Department said diplomatic responsibilities for northwestern Pakistan will shift to the US Embassy in Islamabad....
Education activist Matiullah Wesa wins France’s 2026 Liberty Prize
The founder of a grassroots education initiative was recognized for advocating access to schooling, particularly for girls in Afghanistan....
Afghanistan sees one maternal death every hour, WHO reports
Preventable complications continue to drive one of the world’s highest maternal mortality rates, despite gains in access to care....