Taliban bans lecturers from using certain Persian words
Critics say the move shows the Taliban is trying to fuel discrimination and their decision is disrespectful of all Farsi speakers
Afghanistan
Afghanistan
Taliban sends military convoy to border town near Iran
A convoy of dozens of vehicles including tanks, ambulances and trucks pulling heavy artillery were seen heading towards Islam Qala
Business
Afghanistan: Almond harvests increase in Zabul, say farmers
Traders say the price has also increased and that buyers are coming in from Kandahar and Quetta to purchase the quality nuts
Afghanistan
لا هم د کونړ په یو شمېر سېمو کې خلک روغتیايي خدماتو ته لاسرسی نه لري
د کونړ د پیچ درې ولسوالۍ اړوند دیګل درې اوسېدونکي د نورو ګڼو ستونزو ترڅنګ د روغتیايي خدماتو له نشتوالي شکایت لري.
World
Blinken urges Turkey to immediately approve Sweden’s NATO accession
Blinken also rejected the suggestion that Turkey's approval of Sweden's NATO bid was linked to the sale of F-16 fighter jets to Ankara.
Afghanistan
Qatar prime minister, Taliban leader hold secret talks: Report
US President Joe Biden's administration was briefed on the talks between the Qatari PM and the Taliban leader.
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Amu 8pm News 30 May 2023
At least three people were reported dead due to heavy rainfall in Maidan Wardak, Khost, Paktika and Paktia provinces in the center and eastern parts of the country over the past 24 hours.
Videos
Mawj: Taliban ‘gazette’, its leader’s decrees discussed
The gazette includes 27 decrees, 22 rulings and 7 guidelines but refers to only one order against women, despite their being over 20
Videos
Ayam: Interview with Nasir Andisha Afghanistan’s envoy in Geneva
In this program, host Abdul Mutalib Feraji interviews Nasir Andisha, Afghanistan's permanent representative to the UN office in Geneva.
Afghanistan
Afghanistan: Thousands deprived of basic health services in Kunar valley
At least 4,000 families live here and residents say many people die as a result of not having access to health care