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....
Taliban ministry reports $137 million income from Amu Darya oil field in 2025
The announcement comes as the Taliban continue to withhold details of Afghanistan’s national budget....
Afghanistan witnessed a year of deadly natural disasters in 2025
Aid agencies said women and girls were among the hardest hit. Save the Children said the quake left about 280 children orphaned....
Dostum says Taliban ‘taking their last breaths’
“The Taliban do not understand diplomacy or common language. They only understand pressure and force,” Dostum said....
Sources say Taliban salary halt applies to all ministries
Public employees said the issue has heightened anxiety, particularly during the winter, when living costs rise and alternative sources of income are limited....
Three years on, Taliban ban on women’s work in NGOs leaves families struggling
Women who had supported their households say the loss of income has pushed many families into poverty....