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.
Security
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.
Politics
Sources: Pakistani delegation arrives in Kabul for talks with Taliban
According to the sources, the delegation is led by Fazl ur-Rehman Khalil, a Pakistani cleric.
Politics
Taliban say foreign nationals not detained ‘for bargaining’ after US move
The ministry said they hope the issue can be resolved through ongoing dialogue and “constructive engagement.”
Politics, South Asia
Pakistan PM says country facing terrorism along western border
“At this tense time for the region, Pakistan continues to pursue solutions through wisdom and diplomacy,” Sharif said.
Politics
UN envoy warns regional tensions and Taliban policies threaten Afghanistan’s stability
Gagnon said the conflict has disrupted trade routes and added pressure to Afghanistan’s fragile economy.
Politics
US designates Afghanistan a ‘state sponsor of wrongful detention’
“The Taliban continue to use terrorist tactics to seek policy concessions, but it won’t work under this administration," Robio said.