Afghanistan’s passport remains world’s weakest, Henley Index shows
Citizens can travel visa-free or with visa on arrival to just 23 destinations, reflecting persistent political isolation and instability....
Russia warns of regional security risks from Afghanistan, Middle East
Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov says instability and militant activity could affect Central Asia and beyond....
Floods in Afghanistan kill scores, displace thousands, UN says
Aid officials warn of rising humanitarian risks, including gender-based violence, as communities struggle to recover....
UN warns Taliban-Pakistan clashes disrupt aid, displace civilians
Gagnon said Pakistani airstrikes and border fighting have interfered with the delivery of aid and contributed to displacement inside Afghanistan....
Taliban issue bachelor’s degrees to 325 madrassa graduates, including from Pakistan
Among those set to receive degrees are 10 graduates of what it described as “jihadi” madrassas....
UNSC members say IS-K in Afghanistan remains serious threat to region, beyond
Alexander Zouev, the UN’s acting under-secretary-general for counter-terrorism, said IS-K remained “one of the most serious threats to the region and beyond...
Taliban flog 37 people in under a week
Figures show the punishments represent a more than 68% increase compared with the first six days of the previous month....
Taliban detention decree risks longer, arbitrary arrests, lawyers say
Legal experts say the provision banning release before a court decision could delay detention for months....