UN says Afghanistan losing $84 million a year due to Taliban ban on girls’ education
More than 1 million girls denied schooling as long-term economic and social impact deepens.
Women
Politics
Taliban official says they are ready to ease tensions if Pakistan acts
Remarks come amid ongoing border clashes and civilian casualties in eastern Afghanistan.
Immigration, Politics
EU denies plans for Taliban talks in Brussels, confirms technical contacts on returns
Commission says any deportations must follow EU law amid concerns over Afghanistan conditions.
Politics
Taliban summon Pakistani envoy over strikes in eastern Afghanistan
Taliban condemned alleged civilian targeting as tensions with Pakistan persist.
Politics
UN appoints Bruno Lemarquis as deputy envoy for Afghanistan
Lemarquis will also assume the roles of resident coordinator and humanitarian coordinator.
Politics
Russia’s special envoy in Kabul for talks with Taliban
Zamir Kabulov is expected to discuss political and economic ties as Moscow expands engagement with Taliban.
Human Rights, Women
Afghanistan may lose 25,000 female teachers, health workers, UNICEF warns
A UNICEF analysis says restrictions on girls’ education and women’s employment are already straining essential services.
Security
Four civilians killed in Pakistan strikes in Kunar, Taliban say
Taliban say students and civilians were among those hit in Kunar as cross-border tensions continue to escalate.
Security
Pakistan strikes in eastern Afghanistan kill 3, sources say
Attacks in Kunar come amid renewed border tensions between Taliban and Pakistani forces.
Politics
48th anniversary of Saur Revolution that reshaped Afghanistan’s modern history
The 1978 overthrow of President Daoud Khan set off decades of conflict, foreign intervention and political upheaval.