Afghanistan News

Over 5,400 Afghans Return from Iran and Pakistan in One Day Amid Ongoing Deportations

KABUL, 21.12.2025 – More than 5,400 Afghan migrants were deported from neighboring Iran and Pakistan in a single day, a…

2 months ago

Major Fire Ravages Historic Kabul Market, Causing Heavy Financial Losses and Highlighting Systemic Risks

A devastating fire swept through Kabul’s historic Mandawi market area in the early hours of Sunday, destroying dozens of shops…

2 months ago

Tragedy at the Border: Three Afghan Migrants Die of Exposure While Attempting to Enter Iran

HERAT, Afghanistan – In a stark illustration of the desperate and perilous journeys undertaken by Afghan migrants, three individuals died from…

2 months ago

Repatriation Efforts Continue as Thousands of Afghans Return in a Single Day

KABUL, Afghanistan — Over 5,000 Afghan refugees were repatriated from neighboring Pakistan and Iran on Friday, according to officials, marking a…

2 months ago

Mullah Baradar Urges Global Engagement, Warns of Isolation as Afghanistan Faces Deepening Crisis

MAZAR-I-SHARIF, Balkh Province – In a direct appeal to the international community, Taliban Deputy Prime Minister for Economic Affairs, Mullah Abdul…

2 months ago

Uzbekistan Emerges as Central Asia’s Premier Hub for Afghan Business and Trade in 2025

In a significant shift reflecting deepening regional economic integration, Uzbekistan has solidified its position as the foremost destination for Afghan…

2 months ago

Japan Announces $19.5 Million in Additional Humanitarian Aid for Afghanistan

The Government of Japan has pledged $19.5 million in new humanitarian funding for Afghanistan, aimed at addressing urgent needs and…

2 months ago

5.6-Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Northeastern Afghanistan, Spurring Panic

TAKHAR PROVINCE, Afghanistan – A significant earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 5.6 shook northeastern Afghanistan on Friday morning, sending residents…

2 months ago

Diplomatic Gains and Strategic Signaling: Afghanistan’s Evolving Approach to Pakistan

Afghanistan’s recent water-resources decisions, including the recent in-principle approval of a major water transfer scheme, must be evaluated in the…

2 months ago

Over 4,500 Afghans Forcibly Return from Iran and Pakistan in Single Day, Highlighting Deepening Regional Crisis

More than 4,500 Afghan refugees were deported from neighboring Iran and Pakistan in a single day, authorities reported on Thursday,…

2 months ago