Japan approves $19.5 million in additional aid for Afghanistan
Japan’s latest pledge brings its total assistance to Afghanistan to more than $549 million since the Taliban returned to power.
Afghanistan
Security
UN report says Taliban absorbed former fighters from terrorist groups into security ranks
The report said ISIL-K remains resilient, continues to claim attacks, and poses threats inside Afghanistan and externally.
Afghanistan
Earthquake jolts northern Afghanistan
The quake’s epicentre was in Nahrin district of Baghlan province, the USGS said.
Human Rights
Taliban flog 18 people in Kabul
A day earlier, the Taliban publicly flogged four people in the northern provinces of Jawzjan and Balkh on similar charges.
Immigration
Iran and Pakistan deport more than 6,000 Afghan migrants in a single day
The data showed that 4,591 Afghans were deported from Pakistan and 1,691 from Iran in one day.
Afghanistan, Health
India reaffirms health cooperation with Afghanistan, dispatches medicines and CT scanner
As part of the engagement, India made a symbolic handover of cancer medicines and vaccines, the ministry said.
Economy, Women
Afghan girl barred from school runs Kabul handicrafts shop to support family
Zahra Alizada says the business allows her to earn an income while continuing her education informally.
Immigration
UN chief warns of rising hate and division fueled by poor migration policies
On International Migrants Day, António Guterres urges governments to ensure safe and dignified migration amid mounting global displacement.
Politics
Iranian diplomat briefs Muttaqi on meeting skipped by Taliban
The Taliban declined to attend the meeting, which brought together Pakistan and several other regional countries to discuss Afghanistan.
Women
Taliban ban on Afghan women working for UN agencies surpasses 100 days
The UN Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights urged the Taliban to immediately lift the ban.