Moderate earthquake shakes parts of Afghanistan, India
According to the U.S. Geological Survey, the 5.7-magnitude quake struck at 11:47 a.m. local time, centered about 53 kilometers south-southwest.
Afghanistan
Immigration
Iranian official says collecting undocumented migrants is a priority
Mohammad Taghi Asadollahi, the deputy governor of Fardis city, called for stricter oversight of businesses employing undocumented migrants and urged.
Immigration
Pakistan expels Afghan migrants who spent decades living there
"Life was good, but because of the police, we had no choice but to leave," a migrant said.
Human Rights
UN again urges that Afghan girls be allowed access to education
According to UNESCO, 1.5 million girls in Afghanistan have been barred from attending school.
Politics
Pakistan’s foreign minister arrives in Kabul on first official visit
Dar is leading a high-level delegation that includes Pakistan’s special envoy for Afghanistan.
Immigration
Pakistan expels more than 80,000 Afghans ahead of April 30 deadline
Pakistani officials have repeatedly accused Afghan nationals of involvement in militant attacks.
Immigration
Nearly 50,000 Afghan children forced to leave Pakistan in early April, aid group says
The aid group said that 940,000 Afghans have returned from Pakistan since September 2023.
Media
Activists call for release of journalist detained by Taliban
Kabul, Afghanistan — A group of women activists in Kabul called on Friday for the immediate release of Rashid Kashifi,.
Afghanistan
Iran hands over 199 Afghan prisoners to Taliban
Two Iranian prisoners were also handed over to Iranian authorities.
Afghanistan
Taliban’s status at UN remains unchanged despite Russia’s decision, official says
“The Taliban’s status within the UN, as decided by the Member States, remains unchanged," UN spokesman said.