US to permanently close consulate in Pakistan’s Peshawar
The State Department said the move would save about $7.5 million annually.
Politics, South Asia
Security
Taliban say four member of a family killed in Pakistani shelling in Khost
Fitrat said residential homes were hit in the attack and that women and children were among the casualties.
Politics
Trump says Taliban ‘didn’t like’ him but would do anything he asked
Speaking at an event in Kentucky, Trump said the Taliban would comply with his requests when he was in office.
Amu Region, Security
China to build 9 border posts in Tajikistan near Afghanistan: Report
Chinese engineers are also expected to be present on-site to install equipment and complete construction.
Security
UN: 61 civilians killed in Afghanistan over three months
Between Nov. 1 and Jan. 31, at least 24 people were killed and 26 others injured in fighting along the.
Security
Border clashes displace around 68,000 children in Afghanistan, aid agency says
The organization said the fighting has affected roughly 134,000 people and forced the suspension of some humanitarian programs.
Women
UK envoy says rights of Afghan women and girls ‘must be respected’
“We remain committed to an Afghanistan at peace, with women fully included,” Lindsay said.
Politics
Oman calls for diplomatic solution to Taliban-Pakistan tensions
Muttaqi said Taliban consider their actions to be “reciprocal defensive responses” to attacks by Pakistan
Immigration
Japan pledges $2 million to support returnees in Afghanistan
The funding will support humanitarian assistance for more than 116,000 people in areas receiving large numbers of returnees.
Immigration
UNICEF warns surge of returnees from Iran puts children at risk
UNICEF says nearly 3 million Afghans returned from neighboring countries in 2025 alone.