Afghanistan Times

KABUL – As Israeli airstrikes rain down on Iran, thousands of undocumented Afghan refugees are caught in a deadly crossfire, facing not only the threat of war but also a surge in discrimination, restricted movement, and mass deportations. Humanitarian organizations and Afghan families warn of a worsening crisis, as refugees …

KABUL – In a significant development amid escalating tensions in the Middle East, former Afghan President Hamid Karzai has publicly endorsed a newly announced ceasefire between Israel and Iran. The statement, posted on X earlier today, marks a notable intervention from the veteran peace advocate, who has a long history …

KABUL – The United States has announced a reward of up to $5 million (S$6.4 million) for credible information leading to the location, recovery, and return of Mahmoud Habibi, an Afghan-American businessman who was detained by the Taliban in August 2022 and has not been seen since. According to a …

KABUL – At a United Nations Security Council meeting on June 23, 2025, the United Kingdom strongly condemned the Taliban’s continued ban on secondary and higher education for Afghan women and girls, now in its fourth year. Ambassador James Kariuki, UK Deputy Permanent Representative to the UN, urged the Taliban …

KABUL – Ali Reza Bikdeli, Iran’s ambassador to Afghanistan, has stated that Afghan nationals residing legally in Iran face no restrictions, emphasizing Tehran’s longstanding policy of hosting Afghan migrants. Speaking at a press conference in Kabul on Monday, 2 Saratan (June 23), Bikdeli addressed recent concerns about the treatment of …

KABUL – In a new diplomatic engagement, Acting Foreign Minister of Afghanistan, Amir Khan Muttaqi, met with Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan on the sidelines of the 51st Session of the Council of Foreign Ministers of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) in Istanbul. The meeting centered on deepening bilateral …

KABUL – The United Nations Security Council convened an emergency session today to address the deepening crisis in Afghanistan, amid rising violence, political uncertainty, and worsening humanitarian conditions. Representatives from key member states voiced grave concerns over the Taliban’s governance, the lack of basic freedoms, and the collapse of essential …

KABUL — In a dramatic shift in regional diplomacy, Pakistan’s Chief of Army Staff, General Asim Munir, met with U.S. President Donald Trump at the White House on Wednesday to propose a renewed partnership aimed at countering terrorism threats emerging from Afghanistan. The meeting — highly unusual for a sitting …

KABUL – As Israeli airstrikes intensify across Iran, Afghan refugees living there are once again caught in crisis. With Tehran among the targeted cities, fear has gripped refugee communities, prompting thousands to flee the country daily. Border officials report that 5,000 to 10,000 Afghans are crossing into western Afghanistan each …

KABUL – In a bold statement released earlier today, former Afghan President Hamid Karzai has sharply criticized the United States for its recent military strike on Iranian nuclear facilities, calling it a “barbaric violation” of international law. The statement comes amid escalating tensions following a U.S.-led bombing campaign reported to …