Mohaqiq says he recognizes Durand Line
The remarks drew criticism from former officials and highlight divisions among opponents of the Taliban.
Politics
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.
Human Rights
Public floggings by Taliban rise 92% in one month, data shows
At least 115 people, including 14 women, were punished across 19 provinces in the first month of the year.
Women
Women in Kandahar say work restrictions deepen economic hardship
Many, once primary earners, now rely on low-paid domestic labor to support their families.
Afghanistan
Floods in Afghanistan kill scores, displace thousands, UN says
Aid officials warn of rising humanitarian risks, including gender-based violence, as communities struggle to recover.