Taliban flog six in Jawzjan, including on charges of ‘insulting’ their officials
Punishments under a newly enacted penal code draw renewed criticism from rights groups and legal analysts.
Human Rights
Security
Pakistani shelling in Kunar kills civilian, injures 17, Taliban say
Renewed cross-border strikes come despite reported mediation efforts to ease tensions.
Afghanistan
Roof collapse in Nangarhar kills woman amid heavy rains
Taliban say severe weather has caused casualties and damage across multiple provinces in recent days.
Afghanistan
Floods in Herat kill two as heavy rains batter multiple provinces
Taliban say recent flooding has caused deaths and widespread damage across the country.
Politics, Security
Pakistan, Taliban signal openness to talks as tribal peace jirga planned
Mediated contacts are underway, officials say, as a cross-border jirga is expected in Peshawar to ease escalating tensions.
Afghanistan
Floods across Afghanistan kill 17, damage homes
Taliban say heavy rains in at least 13 provinces caused casualties and widespread destruction.
Human Rights
Taliban flog seven people in Herat
The individuals were sentenced to prison and lashes on charges of selling alcohol, according to the Taliban’s Supreme Court.
Immigration, Middle East
Six members of Afghan family killed in missile strike in Tehran
At least 10 people were killed in the attack in southern Tehran, including six members of an Afghan migrant family.
Politics
Taliban foreign minister signals openness to diplomacy with US
Amir Khan Muttaqi cites recent prisoner release as a step forward, while tensions with Pakistan persist.
Politics
Pakistan says talks with Taliban underway through mediators
Pakistan defense minister warns that military operations could intensify if indirect negotiations fail.