Taliban declare Kabul’s Omid Sabz housing complex state-owned
Decision covering about 300 hectares raises concerns among thousands of residents in western Kabul.
Politics
Afghanistan
Taliban’s decision on Kabul housing complex raises fears of evictions
Families in Gulistan compound given 10 days to vacate as disputes over ownership and legal process intensify.
Afghanistan, Economy
Afghanistan ranks fifth among countries with highest levels of acute hunger
Global report warns that food insecurity is becoming more concentrated and persistent, driven largely by conflict.
Amu Region, Security
SCO members weigh engagement with Taliban at Moscow security talks
Deputy foreign ministers discuss Afghanistan, regional threats and possible revival of contact group with Taliban.
Immigration
Taliban urge Afghans in Qatar camp to return, calling country safe
Statement comes as uncertainty grows over reported US plans to relocate Afghan evacuees to Congo.
Politics
Hegseth says Afghanistan withdrawal report due by end of summer
Pentagon review will detail all aspects of the 2021 exit, which officials again described as “catastrophic.”
Politics
Conference in Ankara focuses on Afghanistan’s political future, regional role
Participants criticize centralized power and call for broader political inclusion.
Immigration, US
Trump says he is unaware of reported plan to send Afghans to Congo
Democratic lawmakers warn proposal could endanger former US allies and undermine American credibility.
Security
Former head of Afghanistan’s snooker federation killed in Kabul
Taliban say investigation is underway; motive remains unclear.
Afghanistan
Afghanistan floods death toll rises to 214
At least 14 people were killed in the past day as severe weather continues to batter more than 20 provinces.