Afghanistan

Taliban Congratulates Elected President of Iran

The Taliban extended their congratulations to Dr. Masoud Pezeshkian on his victory in the Iranian presidential election.
Friday, 16 August , 2024
Suspension of Afghan Embassy Activities in Berlin

Germany has directed Afghan diplomats in Berlin and Bonn to cease duties, allowing only technical staff to maintain consular services, and will not permit Taliban representatives.
Friday, 16 August , 2024
Taliban Convert Two Girls’ Schools into Religious Institutions in Takhar

Local sources in Takhar Province report that the Taliban have transformed two girls’ schools into religious schools as the new school year begins.
Thursday, 15 August , 2024
Over 15 Million Afghans Face Severe Food Insecurity, UN Report Warns

The United Nations has reported that approximately 15.8 million people in Afghanistan will confront crisis and emergency levels of food insecurity this year.
Thursday, 15 August , 2024
Taliban: Israeli Attacks on Gaza Are Genocide

The head of the Taliban’s political office in Qatar has strongly condemned the Israeli regime’s attacks on the defenseless people of Gaza, describing them as crimes of the aggressor forces.
Thursday, 15 August , 2024
UN Clarifies Doha Meeting Not for Taliban Recognition, Focus on Afghan Issues

The head of the UN delegation in Afghanistan has clarified that the third meeting in Doha is not aimed at normalizing relations with the Taliban.
Wednesday, 14 August , 2024
Taliban Denies Increase in Security Incidents in Afghanistan

The spokesman for the Taliban’s Ministry of Interior has rejected a recent United Nations report on security incidents in Afghanistan, labeling the claims as false.
Wednesday, 14 August , 2024
60 Foreign Citizens Detained in Afghan Prisons

The Deputy of Afghanistan’s Prisons Planning Affairs announced that 60 foreign citizens are currently held in Afghan prisons, including 10 women.
Tuesday, 13 August , 2024
Mujahid: No Obstacle to Reopening Embassies in Kabul

Taliban spokesman Zabihullah Mujahid announced that Afghanistan will not beg any country to reopen its embassy in Kabul.
Monday, 12 August , 2024
Karzai Urges Taliban to Provide Education for Girls

In a message for Eid al-Adha, former Afghan President Hamid Karzai emphasized the importance of equal educational opportunities for Afghanistan’s growth and stability.
Monday, 12 August , 2024
Taliban Express Support for Palestinian People During Hajj

In a message, the head of the Taliban urged Muslims worldwide, particularly pilgrims, to pray for the oppressed people of Palestine.
Monday, 12 August , 2024
Rising Poverty and Hunger in Afghanistan

On the eve of Eid al-Adha, the World Food Program (WFP) highlighted the stark contrast between global celebrations and the harsh reality in Afghanistan, where a quarter of the population goes to bed hungry every night.
Sunday, 11 August , 2024
Kabulov: America Seeks to Undermine Taliban Rule

Zamir Kabulov, Director of the Second Asian Department of the Russian Foreign Ministry, stated that the United States has not yet reconciled with its defeat and withdrawal from Afghanistan.
Saturday, 10 August , 2024
World Food Program: $650 Million Needed to Aid Afghanistan

The World Food Program (WFP) in Afghanistan has requested $650 million in funding to continue its aid efforts.
Thursday, 8 August , 2024
Zakharova: Contact with Taliban Necessary for Counterterrorism Efforts

Maria Zakharova, spokesperson for the Russian Foreign Ministry, has addressed concerns regarding Russia’s interactions with the Taliban, asserting that such contact aligns with Russia’s national interests.
Tuesday, 6 August , 2024
Are ISIS Fighters Battling Alongside Ukrainians?

An English newspaper has published a video of the Ukrainian Army’s 241st Brigade, showing the ISIS logo on the soldiers’ uniforms.
Tuesday, 30 July , 2024
Tajikistan Declares Afghanistan a Hub of Terrorism

Rostam Imam Ali, the speaker of the Tajik parliament and son of the country’s president, has declared that Afghanistan, under Taliban rule, has reverted to being a “center of terrorism.”
Sunday, 28 July , 2024
Motaghi: Taliban Triumphs Over ISIS in Successful Campaign

Zia Ahmad Takal, Deputy Spokesman of the Taliban’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs, announced on platform X that Amir Khan Motaghi, the Acting Minister of Foreign Affairs, met with an Indonesian delegation led by Mohammad Youssef Kala, the former Vice President and head of the Red Crescent and Council of Mosques.
Friday, 26 July , 2024
Kyrgyzstan to Transmit Electricity to Pakistan via Afghanistan

The Ministry of Energy of Kyrgyzstan has announced plans to transfer electricity to Pakistan through Afghanistan.
Wednesday, 24 July , 2024
Increase in Malnourished Children in Afghanistan

The financial crisis and humanitarian situation in Afghanistan have had the greatest impact on children, according to the United Nations.
Saturday, 20 July , 2024