Taliban block World Teachers’ Day celebrations as EU praises Afghan educators
World Teachers’ Day, celebrated annually on Oct. 5, is being observed this year under the UN theme “The teachers we need for the education we want.”...
Afghans complain of poor internet quality days after nationwide blackout lifted
Users report frequent dropouts and significantly reduced speeds since the network returned following a 48-hour nationwide shutdown....
Afghanistan internet shutdown halts remittances, banking services
Afghans abroad said they have been unable to send money to their families since the shutdown began on Sept. 29....
Pakistan’s trade with Central Asia rises; Afghanistan remains top importer
Official figures show Afghanistan imported more than $1.3 billion worth of goods from Pakistan....
UN marks access to information day as Afghans face Taliban restrictions
Afghan journalists and human rights activists say access to information has been severely restricted under Taliban rule....
Iran warns US military presence in Afghanistan would destabilize region
Iran’s foreign minister warned that any renewed US military presence in Afghanistan would undermine regional peace and stability, as Taliban sources said thei...
Taliban flogged 114 people in past month
Overall, the total cases rose nearly fivefold, from 10 in the previous month to 50 in the past month....
1,000 days since Taliban banned women from universities
Malika, a former third-year medical student, said the ban ended her dream of becoming a doctor....