EU plans talks with Taliban on deporting Afghan migrants: AFP
Officials are preparing to host a Taliban delegation in Brussels as part of efforts to return migrants, despite legal and.
Immigration
Afghanistan, Economy
136,000 endured weeks without food in Nuristan, aid agency says
Communities in Nuristan faced severe shortages of food and medical care before negotiations opened a narrow path for humanitarian access.
Afghanistan
Kunar earthquake survivors struggle to rebuild eight months on
Long after the August 31 disaster, hundreds of thousands remain in need as recovery stalls and funding gaps persist.
Politics
Mohaqiq says he recognizes Durand Line
The remarks drew criticism from former officials and highlight divisions among opponents of the Taliban.
Afghanistan, Health
Taliban health minister avoids corruption allegations in first remarks after arrests
Noor Jalal Jalali called for oversight of aid groups but did not address reported detentions or claims of misconduct within.
Immigration
Returns from Iran to Afghanistan drop sharply amid regional tensions
Fewer migrants are crossing at a key border point after earlier surges, while returnees report worsening economic hardship.
Media
Taliban launch government data portal to centralize information
Taliban spokesman says the platform will improve access and transparency, as media restrictions continue.
Politics
Hekmatyar calls Afghanistan’s situation ‘unacceptable,’ urges elections
Hekmatyar says Afghans want immediate change, as Taliban court exiled politicians.
Politics
Report finds dozens of Taliban officials maintain ties with Al Qaeda
Updated dataset points to militant ties among mid- and senior-level figures and highlights a leadership structure dominated by military networks.
Politics
Taliban leader, visiting Helmand, urges strict obedience to his decrees
In rare trip, Hibatullah Akhundzada also stresses poppy ban as residents cite economic hardship.