Rubio, Taliban critic, tapped as secretary of state in Trump’s new cabinet
Rubio has long pushed for a hardline stance on the Taliban
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Afghanistan
Biden defends Afghanistan withdrawal, citing desire not to leave decision for another president
The withdrawal has remained a point of sharp criticism, especially from Republicans.
Afghanistan
Hanafi reaffirms strict enforcement of Taliban’s new morality law
The law mandates that women cover their entire bodies and faces to “prevent temptation.”
Afghanistan
Iran executes Afghan national on drug charges, rights group says
The group noted a concerning rise in executions of Afghan nationals in Iran, reporting that around 50 Afghan citizens have.
Afghanistan
Taliban’s morality police arrest eight, including woman, in Logar
Taliban did not provide details about the identities of those detained on Monday.
Afghanistan
Private radio station in Khost resumes operations after five-day suspension
Sources cited by the center confirmed that the Zamaneh office was reopened around 2 p.m. on Monday, November 11.
Afghanistan
Taliban publicly flog three in Ghazni for ‘sodomy’ charges
The identities of those punished were not disclosed in the statement.
Afghanistan
IED contamination expands to over 65 square kilometers in Afghanistan: Report
The contamination has been documented in 26 of the country's 34 provinces, underscoring the persistent danger faced by civilians.
Afghanistan
WFP reports modest gains in Afghanistan food security, warns of severe winter challenges
While this figure marks a decline from 15.3 million in 2023, food needs in the country remain alarmingly high.
Afghanistan
Two Afghan nationals injured in ‘armed assault’ in Pakistan
Witnesses described a chaotic scene in which gunfire erupted, injuring two individuals.