UN Security Council to vote on extending UNAMA mandate amid disputes
Due to strong opposition from the U.S. and France, references to engagement with the Taliban were removed from the draft.
Afghanistan
Afghanistan
Lashkar-e-Islam founder Muneer Shakir dies from injuries after Peshawar blast
Muhammad Asim, a spokesperson for the hospital, confirmed in a video statement that Shakir was in critical condition upon arrival.
Media, US
Trump orders deep cuts to Voice of America, other federal agencies
The order instructs the agencies to scale back their activities to the bare minimum required by law, eliminating any programs.
Immigration
Taliban call for international support to address refugee crisis
The Taliban statement also noted that the IOM official reaffirmed the UN’s commitment to providing both cash and non-cash assistance.
Immigration
Afghan migrants in Pakistan forced to sell belongings amid expulsion threat
Most of those affected are in Islamabad and Rawalpindi, where authorities have intensified pressure on Afghan nationals to leave.
Politics
Ex-spy chief says Pakistan seeks creates ‘artificial crises’ to deflect failures
“Pakistan has always needed an external enemy to escape accountability for its internal crises,” Nabil told Amu.
Afghanistan
Trump calls US troop withdrawal from Afghanistan ‘most humiliating’ moment in history
He also claimed, without evidence, that China now controls the air base.
Immigration
Trump administration considers expanding travel ban to 41 countries, including Afghanistan
The first group—comprising 10 nations, including Afghanistan, Iran, Syria, Cuba, and North Korea—would face a full suspension of U.S. visa.
Immigration
674 Afghan migrants deported from Iran, Pakistan in one week
Some Afghan refugees have also accused authorities in Iran and Pakistan of mistreatment, including beatings and humiliation.
Afghanistan
Traffic accident in Baghlan injures 19
Among the injured were 12 men, four women, and three children.