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The Taliban’s war on education: ‘Nobody talks about what is happening to the boys’
Five years after the ultra-conservative Islamists retook Afghanistan, students describe male pupils being beaten for minor rule breaches and inexperienced teachers struggling to…
UNICEF Sounds Alarm as 3.7 Million Afghan Children Face Malnutrition Crisis Ahead of Peak Wasting Season
KABUL, July 2026 – UNICEF has issued a stark warning that 3.7 million children under the age of five in Afghanistan are at heightened risk of malnutrition, as worsening food and…
WHO Warns Closure of 150 Health Centres Threatens Healthcare and Polio Eradication in Afghanistan
The World Health Organization (WHO) has issued an urgent warning that the closure of more than 150 health centres across Afghanistan since the start of 2026 is severely restricting…
India Announces 1,000 Online Scholarships for Afghan Students for 2026–27 Academic Year
KABUL/NEW DELHI – In a significant expansion of its long-standing educational partnership with Afghanistan, India has announced 1,000 online scholarships for Afghan students for…
Afghanistan’s Population Growth Raises New Challenges Amid Data Discrepancies and Climate Pressures
As Afghanistan marks World Population Day, the country finds itself at a critical demographic crossroads not only because of rapid population growth, but also due to a widening…
Former Afghan Parliamentarian Extradited to U.S. on Charges of Drug Trafficking and Arms Dealing
NEW YORK — Abdul Zahir Qadeer, a former Afghan general and high-ranking parliamentary official, has been extradited to the United States to face federal charges alleging he…
Afghan Chamber and Qingdao Center Sign MoU to Strengthen Bilateral Trade and Industrial Cooperation
KABUL, Afghanistan – In a significant step toward deepening economic ties between Afghanistan and China, the Afghanistan Chamber of Commerce and Investment (ACCI) has signed a…
Nearly 3,000 Afghan Refugees Return Home in One Day, Officials Say
Nearly 3,000 Afghan refugees returned to Afghanistan over the past 24 hours through several key border crossings, according to the Taliban administration, as the country continues…
Pakistan to Begin Deportation of Around 20,000 Afghans From Peshawar
Pakistani authorities have finalized preparations for a new phase of deportations that could see around 20,000 Afghan nationals returned from the northwestern city of Peshawar to…
Taliban Morality Police Raid Wedding in Eastern Afghanistan, Detain 14 for Playing Music
KABUL, AFGHANISTAN – Taliban morality police raided a wedding celebration in eastern Nangarhar province on Wednesday night, detaining 14 people for playing music, according to…