Taliban administer public floggings in three provinces
In Khost, seven men were lashed between 35 and 39 times.
Human Rights
Immigration
Former Afghan soldier fatally stabbed in Iran, sources say
The victim, identified as Ghulam Reza, was originally from Nahrin district in northern Baghlan Province.
Politics
Taliban say Russia has accepted their nominee for ambassador to Moscow
Russian Ambassador Dmitry Zhirnov conveyed Moscow’s decision during a meeting with Amir Khan Muttaqi in Kabul.
Afghanistan
Technical glitch disrupts Higher Education Ministry’s email system, delaying student services
The ongoing outage has affected universities across the country, including Kabul University.
Afghanistan
At Kabul Trade fair, Taliban leaders’ portraits draw attention—and questions
Held as part of "Industry Week," the event also featured images of Taliban defense minister.
Afghanistan
Taliban minister calls for fight against ‘propaganda’ amid crackdown on dissent
Khalid Hanafi spoke to a session in Kabul where filming was banned.
Immigration
Over 5,500 migrant families return from Iran and Pakistan in a week
The families reentered Afghanistan through various border crossings.
Politics
Pakistan and Taliban foreign ministers reaffirm diplomatic upgrade in phone call
Both sides had agreed on the upgrade during Dar’s visit to Kabul on April 19, 2025.
Immigration
At least 450 Afghans released from Pakistani prisons in one week
The newly released individuals had been detained in various parts of Pakistan.
Afghanistan
Lavrov says NATO seeking to reassert presence in Afghanistan
Lavrov also delivered a pointed critique of India’s growing ties with Western blocs.