In Kabul, some women turn to begging amid Taliban restrictions
Women who once worked say bans on employment have left them facing poverty, harassment and violence.
Women
Politics
Germany rejects Taliban’s pick for Afghanistan’s embassy in Berlin
Berlin said it had not been notified of any staffing changes after reports the Taliban replaced the current envoy without.
Afghanistan
Roof collapse in southern Afghanistan kills three after heavy rains
Taliban authorities said most of the injured were women and children after a house collapsed in Helmand.
Security
Taliban say civilian killed in Pakistani shelling in Kunar
The claim, which Pakistan has not confirmed, comes amid escalating cross-border clashes now in their fourth week.
Politics
US seeks release of other Americans held by Taliban as Coyle freed
Rubio said Coyle is on his way home after more than a year in captivity, calling his release a positive.
Politics
Family urges release of Mahmood Shah Habibi after Coyle freed
Global Reach said it has been assisting the Habibi family since shortly after his disappearance.
Politics
Taliban link Coyle’s release to family appeal, talks
The Taliban have said Coyle was detained for violating “Afghanistan’s laws”, though they have not specified the charges.
Politics
Taliban release US detainee Dennis Coyle
The release comes amid growing pressure from US officials over the detention of American citizens in Afghanistan.
Afghanistan, Health
Tuberculosis still major health challenge in Afghanistan, WHO says
The WHO called for urgent, coordinated action to expand early diagnosis, improve access to treatment and ensure that no patients.
Security
Displaced by border clashes, families in Nangarhar struggle in makeshift camps
Many of the displaced say they are struggling to meet even their most basic needs.