Afghan refugee team wins four medals at weightlifting championship in Germany
The tournament featured competitors from various countries, with Afghan refugee lifters making a strong showing.
Immigration, Sports
Afghanistan
UNICEF to provide educational support for 3.5 million children in Afghanistan
In a statement, UNICEF quoted Hasanat, a fourth-grade student from Badakhshan, as saying, “School makes me feel like I can.
Security
Torkham meeting agrees on reopening border crossing
A total of 60 delegates attended the meeting.
Security
Senior Pakistani official says Taliban support cross-border militancy
He said that while the Afghan people stand with Pakistan, the Taliban provide safe havens to militants.
Media
Afghanistan marks National Journalists’ Day amid rising press restrictions
Figures show that 4,748 journalists, including 747 women, are currently working in the country's media.
Taliban Internal Rift
Taliban’s Muttaqi dismisses reports of internal power struggles
“There will be no bloodshed over power (within the Taliban),” Muttaqi said.
Afghanistan, Security
Talks to resume on reopening of Torkham border
The meeting will take place on the Afghanistan side of the border.
Women
Women launch ‘Let’s Study’ campaign against Taliban’s education ban
The group emphasized that education is a basic right.
Human Rights
ICRC: 455 civilians killed or injured in Afghanistan in 2024 due to explosive hazards
In its latest report, the ICRC noted that Afghanistan remains one of the world’s most vulnerable countries to explosive hazards,.
Security
Explosion reported in northern Kabul
Details on possible casualties remain unclear, and Taliban have not yet commented on the incident.