Afghanistan

Residents of remote Kunar valley deprived of basic life facilities

Accessing this valley is no easy task due to the absence of suitable roads.

Women

Beauticians struggle as Taliban bans beauty salons

Many beauticians view the decision as unfair and discriminatory, emphasizing their right to earn a living and provide for their families.

Afghanistan

Taliban calls for ‘dialogue and engagement’ amid EU sanctions

Among the targeted individuals are Taliban's acting ministers of education and justice, Habibullah Agha and Abdul-Hakim Sharei.

Afghanistan

EU Council lists three Taliban leaders under Global Human Rights Sanctions Regime

Restrictive measures were brought against Taliban ministers of education and justice and the Taliban’s chief justice over women’s rights violations

Afghanistan

C5 Summit: Uzbek president urges global attention to Afghanistan’s situation

Mirziyoyev emphasized that regional and global security cannot be ensured without establishing peace in the South Asian country.

World

Tension grips New Zealand after deadly shooting ahead of World Cup

The incident occurred just hours before the opening match of the women's soccer World Cup in the same city.

Afghanistan

Rising child labor in Afghanistan: Children sacrifice education for survival

Child labor is on the rise in the country, particularly among households led by women, the United Nations said this month

Art & Culture

Performing artists concerned about the future of historical Herat Theater

The arts community is worried about plans to erect a four-story building on the site of the theater, which has a rich history of over 100 years

World

UN Security Council convenes first meeting on AI risks

Britain's Foreign Secretary who chaired the meeting said AI will "fundamentally alter every aspect of human life."

Business

Agreement signed on railway link between Afghanistan, Pakistan and Uzbekistan

The 760-kilometer railroad is expected to reduce delivery times of cargo between Uzbekistan and Pakistan by about five days.