US seeks to contact citizen arrested in Russia, says Blinken
The US musician and former paratrooper has been arrested in Moscow on drug dealing charges.
World
Business
Women entrepreneurs attend exhibition in Kabul
The women said they want restrictions on them to be removed and facilities for their businesses.
Afghanistan
Afghanistan: Three injured, farmlands damaged as floods hit Bamiyan, Badakhshan
At least three people, including two women, sustained injuries in Miana village, Nusai district, where it has also damaged 20 houses.
Business
Afghanistan: Female restaurateur expands business despite challenges
Bakhtawar Mahdaw has opened a second restaurant, managing both remotely, amid Tlaiban’s ongoing restrictions against women
Amu 8pm News
Videos
Amu 8pm News 11 June 2023
The AIHRC called on the UNHCR to initiate effective negotiations and dialogue with Islamabad over the ongoing issue of arrests
Business
Handicrafts and book exhibition opens in Kabul
Women who took part welcomed the event and said it gave them the opportunity to exhibit and market their products
Amu 8pm News
Videos
Amu 8pm News 10 June 2023
Amnesty International has called on the international community and regional countries to take action and address the crimes committed by the Taliban against humanity. The human rights watchdog has urged countries to utilize their authority to hold Taliban
Afghanistan
Afghanistan: Tora Bora hosts volleyball contest
The infamous Tora Bora region in eastern Afghanistan drew crowds of volleyball fans who came out to watch a regional contest
Afghanistan
UN report claims Taliban governance is ‘Pashtun-centered’
UN states Taliban has reverted back to its ‘Pashtunization’ strategy of the 1990s and links with terrorist groups remain strong
Afghanistan
Bamiyan’s Band-e-Amir sees boom in tourism
Despite record number of visitors to the national park, shopkeepers in the area say business is very slow as people aren’t spending money