Flooding Forces Closure Of Major Routes Across Afghanistan
The Taliban’s Public Works Ministry says heavy rain, flooding and landslides over recent days have temporarily blocked several highways and roads across Afghanistan.
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Pakistan Deports Nearly 3,000 Afghan Migrants In One Day
The Taliban’s commission on migrant affairs says Pakistan deported at least 2,990 Afghan migrants on Friday, returning them through the Torkham and Spin Boldak crossings.
Afghanistan Earthquake Leaves 12 Dead, Dozens Of Homes Damaged
The Taliban say at least 12 people were killed and four injured in a strong earthquake on Friday night, which also damaged dozens of homes across several Afghan provinces.
Children Make Up 66 Percent Of Mine Victims In Afghanistan, Says Red Cross
The International Committee of the Red Cross says at least 92 people were killed and 375 injured by landmines and unexploded ordnance in Afghanistan in 2025, with children making up at least 66 percent of the victims.
US 2027 Budget Would Restrict Afghan Resettlement, Says AfghanEvac
AfghanEvac says a proposed 2027 Trump administration budget would shut down legal pathways for Afghan refugees to enter the United States, prioritising detention, deportation and migration control.
Afghanistan Flood Death Toll Rises To 61, Says Taliban
Taliban spokesperson, Zabihullah Mujahid, said at least 61 people have been killed and 116 injured in recent deadly floods across Afghanistan.
Taliban Borders Minister Praises ‘Public Support’ In War With Pakistan
Taliban minister Noorullah Noori has praised what he called public support during clashes with Pakistan, saying people across Afghanistan are our army.
China Optimistic About Progress In Taliban-Pakistan Talks
China said on Friday that talks between the Taliban and Pakistan are progressing steadily, calling the willingness of both sides to return to negotiations under Beijing’s mediation a positive development.
Afghanistan Faces Worsening Human Rights Crisis, Says Rights Group
The Afghanistan Human Rights Centre (AHRC) said the Taliban are systematically violating human rights, particularly those of women, documenting widespread abuse, torture and discrimination.
Taliban-Pakistan Talks Continue For Second Day
Sources say talks between Taliban and Pakistani delegations continued for a second day on Friday in Urumqi, China, as Beijing pledged to keep mediating, though no details of the discussions have been released.
Taliban Ask Russia To Investigate Pakistan Attack On Kabul
The Taliban’s envoy to Qatar, Suhail Shaheen, says the group wants Russia to investigate Pakistan’s alleged attack on a medical center in Kabul and assist victims.
Taliban & Pakistani Border Forces Clash As Urumqi Talks Continue
Clashes have broken out between Taliban border forces and Pakistani troops in Khost province as talks between the two sides continue in Urumqi, China, local sources say.
Afghanistan Flood Death Toll Rises To 51
The Taliban disaster authority says at least three people have died and 16 were injured in flooding over the past 24 hours, bringing the death toll from four days of floods across Afghanistan to 51.
Taliban Confirm China-Mediated Talks With Pakistan
The Taliban Foreign Ministry says a mid-level delegation has travelled to Urumqi, China, for talks with Pakistan, with discussions set to begin under Chinese mediation.
Shia Cleric Detained By Taliban In Herat
Local sources in Herat say the Taliban have detained influential Shia cleric Hussein Azimi in Jebrail township and taken him to an unknown location, with no information on his fate or the reason for his arrest.
Uzbekistan Key To Developing Ties With Taliban, Says Russian Minister
Russia’s transport minister, Andrey Nikitin, has described Uzbekistan as a key partner in developing relations with the Taliban, highlighting cooperation on regional transport projects.
Senior Officials Sent To China For Talks With Taliban, Says Pakistan
Pakistan’s Foreign Ministry said a delegation of senior officials has travelled to Urumqi, China, for talks with the Afghan Taliban.
Taliban, Pakistan Fail To Make Progress In China Talks
Talks between Pakistani officials and Taliban representatives in the Chinese city of Urumqi have made no progress, sources said.
Taliban Publicly Flogs 30 People Across Four Provinces
The Taliban’s Supreme Court said 30 people were publicly flogged in Nimruz, Nangarhar, Farah and Paktika provinces on charges including extramarital relations, theft, and violence against parents.
UK Condemns Taliban Ban On Women Working In UN Offices
Richard Lindsay, the United Kingdom’s special envoy for Afghanistan, has called on the Taliban to lift restrictions preventing female staff from accessing United Nations offices.
Heavy Rain & Flood Leave 6 Dead In Afghanistan
The Taliban’s disaster management authority says at least six people have died and seven others were injured in flooding over the past 24 hours, with 533 homes damaged and more than 1,000 families displaced.
Nobel Laureate Calls For Women’s Rights To Be Central In Taliban Talks
Malala Yousafzai has urged countries to support the rights of Afghan women and girls, saying women’s rights must be a non-negotiable condition in any talks with the Taliban.