Afghanistan’s opium cultivation drops, but synthetic drug trade and trafficking routes expand, UN says
The 2025 Afghanistan Opium Survey by the UNODC found that land under poppy cultivation has shrunk to 10,200 hectares.
Afghanistan
Security
Terror threats from Afghanistan remains serious concern, Russian security chief says
Shoigu reiterated that Russia has recognized the Taliban and continues to provide humanitarian assistance to the Afghan people.
Women
UN suspends aid operations at Afghanistan-Iran border
According to the UN, over 60 percent of those arriving at Islam Qala are women and children, and nearly one-third.
Security
Explosion damages mosque in eastern Afghanistan, injuring local imam
The cause of the explosion remains unclear, and no group has claimed responsibility.
Media
RSF condemns Taliban for broadcasting ‘forced confessions’ of journalists
The organization called on the Taliban to immediately release journalist Mahdi Ansari and six others who remain in arbitrary detention.
Politics
Taliban deny Pakistani foreign minister’s claim of multiple calls from Muttaqi
During a session, Dar claimed that Muttaqi had reached out to him repeatedly by phone on Monday.
Politics
Taliban’s intelligence chief to lead next round of talks with Pakistan in Istanbul
The delegation is expected in Istanbul on Wednesday, a day ahead of the new round of negotiations between the two.
Women
In Bamiyan, girls denied education turn to sewing workshops for survival
Barred from returning to school under Taliban rule, these girls say they never imagined their lives would be reduced to.
Security
Clash over grazing land in northern Afghanistan injures six, sources say
The incident occurred on Sunday, November 2, in the Sang Ab area of Qunduz village in Wursaj district.
Immigration
Pakistan deports at least 16,000 Afghan migrants in one day
The majority—8,925 people—crossed through the Torkham border in Nangarhar Province.