US delegation pressed Taliban on release of Mahmood Shah Habibi, family says
Habibi said the State Department informed the family in advance that freeing his brother was the delegation’s top priority.
Politics
Politics
Taliban leader reshuffles six judicial and administrative officials
One of the appointments include Noorullah Munir, the former head of the Taliban’s Dar al-Ifta, named deputy chief justice for.
Afghanistan
Road accident kills six in northern Afghanistan
he incident comes amid a string of deadly accidents on Afghanistan’s poorly maintained roads.
Politics
Security Council to meet on Afghanistan this week
Diplomats say the report is expected to focus in particular on decrees issued by Taliban leader Hibatullah Akhundzada.
Security
Pakistan’s PM warns Taliban to choose between cooperation and militancy
Sharif said militants cross the border from Afghanistan to join the Pakistani Taliban, or TTP, and allied groups.
Immigration
Iran, Pakistan expel nearly 100,000 Afghans in a week
The figures show a sharp increase in deportations from Pakistan compared with previous weeks.
Politics
Envoys from region hold talks on Afghanistan in Dushanbe
Chinese envoy said all parties “emphasized the necessity of engagement with Afghanistan and helping its reconstruction.”
Politics
US delegation meets Taliban in Kabul to discuss prisoners, ‘bilateral ties’
The delegation includes Zalmay Khalilzad, the former U.S. special envoy for Afghan peace.
Human Rights, Women
UN says aid efforts in Afghanistan hampered by Taliban restrictions on women
Relief efforts following the devastating Aug. 31 earthquake in Kunar and Nangarhar Provinces have continued, UN said.
Politics
Taliban delegation visits Austria for talks on political missions: Sources
The delegation is expected to meet with Austrian officials from the foreign and interior ministries, the sources said.