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Human Rights Watch called for the release of two UN staffers and six NGO workers in Afghanistan following a string of Taliban detentions in recent weeks. The detentions have threatened the UN's ability to deliver lifesaving aid.
The article provides a calendar of historical events that occurred on August 8, including the Israeli government's decision to stop issuing export permits for military equipment to the Gaza Strip, the Taliban's takeover of Kunduz, and other significant events.
Players use football to champion Afghan women's rights
Afghanistan's women's football team, banned from playing at home, has travelled to New Zealand for a training camp and two unofficial friendly games against the Cook Islands.
Judges at the International Criminal Court (ICC) have ordered prosecutors to open a standalone investigation into allegations of gender persecution by the Taliban, separating it from the court's long-running Afghanistan war crimes probe that covered US nationals.
A young Afghan migrant worker, Hayatullah, died in the desert after being abandoned by his smugglers. His last words were recorded in a video, where he asked his mother to pray for him and his family.
Peshawar High Court dismisses petitions of ex Afghan generals
The Peshawar High Court dismissed petitions filed by two former Afghan generals seeking temporary stay in Pakistan, visa renewal, and protection from deportation.
An Afghan boxer has been charged with killing Scottish aid worker Elisabeth Ross in Greece. Sharif Ahmadzai, 26, has been charged with homicide with intent, alongside robbery and weapons offences.
The Taliban have taken control of the former presidential palace in Kabul, Afghanistan, and have made significant changes to the way it operates. The palace, known as 'Arg', has become a symbol of the Taliban's rule and has been largely closed off to the public and media.…
An Afghan boxer, Sharif Ahmadzai, has appeared in a Greek court in connection with the death of Scottish aid worker Elisabeth Jane Ross, whose body was found in a suitcase in an abandoned building.
Greek police have arrested 26-year-old Afghan-born boxing champion Sharif Ahmadzai in connection with the death of Scottish volunteer Elizabeth Jane Ross, whose body was found in a suitcase in Athens.
The UN's World Food Programme (WFP) warns of a worsening hunger crisis in Afghanistan, with 47% of children under the age of 5 undernourished in the first quarter of this year. The WFP has received only a tenth of its allocated $900 million for Afghanistan this year, and …
The bodies of 14 Afghan migrants who were on their way to Iran were found in the desert of Nimruz Province after weeks of search. The migrants were from Badghis Province and were traveling in a Toyota car when it broke down. The driver and another passenger went to get fo…
Deadly attack on Pakistan checkpoint leaves 15 dead as militant violence surges
An attack on a checkpoint in northern Pakistan left at least 15 people dead, including police officers and alleged terrorists. The attack comes days after a similar clash in the same region.
Germany's Interior Minister Alexander Dobrindt has defended the expansion of deportations to Afghanistan, citing the country's obligation to enforce the return of individuals who have had their asylum applications rejected. Despite this, Germany remains a 'weltoffenes Lan…
SputnikPro, an international educational project by Sputnik, held its first session in Kabul, Afghanistan, aiming to deepen media cooperation between Russia and Afghanistan and counter disinformation.
At least 20 people have been killed after monsoon-driven flash floods struck Afghanistan's eastern Nuristan province, destroying houses and shops in the province's main city, Parun.
Pakistan has launched a new crackdown on thousands of undocumented Afghans still living in the country, citing national security concerns and enforcing immigration laws.
A former Afghan parliament deputy has been arrested in the US on charges of drug trafficking and weapons possession. Zahir Qadir, 52, was extradited from Kenya and appeared in a New York court on Friday. He is accused of leading a network that smuggled large quantities of…
Iran's decision to invite both Taliban officials and their opponents to the funeral of former Iranian leader Ali Khamenei has sparked debate about Tehran's policy towards Afghanistan. The move has been seen as a sign of Iran's willingness to engage with all parties in Afg…
Pakistan's military says 42 people have been killed in separate attacks by rebel fighters in the southwestern province of Balochistan. The attacks, which unfolded in the province, have brought the death toll since Monday to 42 people, military spokesperson Lieutenant Gene…
Former Afghanistan fast bowler Shapoor Zadran has died at 38. He had been battling a rare immune system disorder.
Afghanistan says Pakistani air raids killed 36 civilians and wounded 163 others, while Pakistan claims its forces killed 29 fighters.
Pakistani airstrikes killed 29 militants, officials claim, but Taliban says 36 civilians died.
Pakistan claims to have killed 25 militants in Afghanistan, while Afghan Taliban says civilians were targeted, resulting in dozens of deaths and injuries.
Afghan migrants share tales of torture, abandonment in snow, and amputations after being pushed back from Turkish border.
At least 5 people have been killed in rain-related incidents in Afghanistan over the past 48 hours. The casualties resulted from flash floods, severe storms, and landslides in several provinces.
The UK King met with the Afghan women's cricket team, showing symbolic support. The team is in exile and not recognized by the Taliban due to the ban on women's sports.
EU and UK envoys recognize Pakistan's right to self-defense against TTP. The envoys blasted the Taliban regime's failure to dismantle terrorist safe havens.
The Taliban has banned a Shia TV channel in Afghanistan due to alleged party activities. The channel, Tamadon, was shut down for violating Afghan laws that prohibit party activities.
The first combined rail transit shipment from Iraq to Afghanistan has been operationalized through Kermanshah freight station. This shipment will be transported through Iran's rail lines towards Afghanistan.