China envoy says Taliban, Pakistan ready to cooperate on peace efforts
The remarks come amid continuing tensions between the Taliban and Pakistan over border security and militancy.
Politics
Media
Exiled journalists gather in Toronto for press freedom conference
Media workers from more than 40 countries discussed censorship, displacement and the challenges of reporting from exile.
Politics
EU confirms Taliban invitation for Brussels migration talks
European officials say the proposed meeting would focus on migrant returns and security concerns.
Media
Taliban to prosecute TOLOnews journalists
Ghufran said no Taliban court had yet issued a ruling against the journalists and described reports circulating in the media.
Security
UN reports 372 civilian deaths in Taliban-Pakistan clashes
Most casualties were linked to Pakistani airstrikes, including a March attack on a drug rehab center in Kabul.
Human Rights, Security
UN says five ex-Afghan security force members killed in three months
The UN documented killings, detentions and torture involving former security personnel during the first three months of 2026.
Politics
EU plans talks with Taliban officials in Brussels: AFP
The proposed meeting would mark another step in Europe’s effort to coordinate deportations.
Media
Sources: Taliban raid media outlet in Kabul, beat journalists
Witnesses and sources said that Taliban intelligence agents searched the Kabul media compound, and confiscated devices.
Human Rights
Exclusive: Taliban force thousands of students to sign Hanafi pledge
Documents show students in western Afghanistan were ordered to sign pledges committing to Taliban religious rules.
Media
Amnesty urges Taliban to reveal fate of detained journalists
The rights group said the arrests appeared to be part of a broader pattern of intimidation and reprisals against independent.