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.
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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.
China To Host Taliban-Pakistan Talks In Urumqi
A new round of talks between the Taliban and Pakistan is set to be held in Urumqi, China, with diplomatic sources confirming participation by Pakistani officials and Taliban representatives from key ministries.
Jirga Calls For Diplomacy & Ceasefire Between Taliban And Islamabad
A peace jirga in Peshawar, attended by about 60 political, civil and religious figures, has called for the continuation of a ceasefire between the Taliban administration and Islamabad and urged both sides to resolve disputes through diplomacy.
More Than 28,000 Afghans Return From Iran As Crisis Deepens
The Norwegian Refugee Council says more than 28,000 Afghan migrants have returned from Iran since the war began, warning returnees urgently need food, shelter, clean water and other basic services.
UK Envoy Urges Taliban To Respect Rights Of Afghan Women
The UK’s special envoy for Afghanistan says the latest UN report shows another shocking regression, warning no country can progress while half its population is excluded from education, work and public life.
Taliban Flog Two Women & Four Men in Public
The Taliban Supreme Court says it has flogged six people, including two women, in Samangan and Balkh, accusing them of running away from home, extramarital relations and same-sex relations.
From Rotor Drones to Kamikaze UAVs: Tracking the Taliban’s Five-Year Shift
The Taliban’s use of drones has evolved over five years from commercial surveillance aircraft and propaganda tools into a more ambitious program involving armed and apparent one-way attack drones.
Tribal Jirga Convened In Peshawar To Seek Peace Between Taliban & Pakistan
A joint tribal jirga aimed at ending the conflict between the Taliban and Pakistan has been convened in Peshawar. Political figures, tribal elders, religious scholars and civil society representatives attended the gathering.
Trade With Russia Hits $538 Million, Driven By Imports, Says Taliban
The Taliban’s Ministry of Industry and Commerce says trade between Taliban-controlled Afghanistan and Russia has reached $538 million annually.
Pakistani Border Post Targeted, Destroyed In Kunar, Says Taliban
The Taliban said their forces destroyed a Pakistani army border post near the Durand Line in Dangam district of Kunar province.
TAPI Pipeline Advances 25 Km In Afghanistan, Says Taliban
The Taliban say construction of the TAPI gas pipeline inside Afghanistan has progressed by 25 kilometres, with work on a further 120 kilometres prepared to begin.
Taliban & Pakistan Hold Talks To Reopen Torkham Crossing
Informed sources told Afghanistan International on Monday that Taliban and Pakistani officials held a meeting in Torkham to discuss resuming movement through the crossing.
At Least 28 Dead As Floods & Heavy Rain Hit Afghanistan
The Taliban’s disaster management authority says at least 28 people have died and 49 were injured in flooding and heavy rain over the past four days, with 567 homes destroyed across several provinces.