Afghanistan Times

KABUL – Germany’s Interior Minister Alexander Dobrindt has proposed transferring control of the Afghan consulate in Berlin to the Taliban-led government in Kabul, a move aimed at enabling the deportation of Afghan nationals with criminal records. The suggestion, made in an interview with a German media outlet, has sparked fresh …

KABUL — Uzbekistan, Afghanistan, and Pakistan are accelerating plans to establish a vital regional trade corridor that could transform the economic landscape of Central and South Asia, according to officials who convened an online meeting on Monday. The trilateral discussions focused on finalizing a joint action plan to facilitate cargo …

KABUL – Afghanistan is plunging into a deepening humanitarian crisis as U.S. aid cuts under President Donald Trump have crippled medical services and food assistance programs, leaving millions without access to basic care or enough to eat. The abrupt halt in funding—once the backbone of the country’s emergency response—has shuttered …

KABUL – In a case that has shocked the world—and even drawn condemnation from the Taliban—a 45-year-old Afghan man has reportedly married a six-year-old girl in Marjah district, sparking fresh outrage over the devastating rise of child marriage in Afghanistan. According to reports by US-based Afghan outlet Amu TV, the …

KABUL — Up to three million Afghan refugees may return to Afghanistan in 2025, the United Nations has warned, raising alarm over the immense strain this mass repatriation could place on a country already grappling with a major humanitarian crisis. Arafat Jamal, the UNHCR representative in Afghanistan, said Friday that …

KABUL — In a significant shift in Afghanistan’s foreign policy, the Taliban-led government in Kabul has formally requested to buy military equipment from Russia, signaling a growing defense relationship following Moscow’s recognition of the regime. Taliban Defence Minister Mullah Mohammad Yaqoob sent an official letter to Moscow on July 11, …

KABUL – Afghanistan, long viewed as a war-torn and unstable country under Taliban control, is now making headlines for a surreal and controversial attempt to attract American tourists — with a promotional video that blends dark humor, irony, and armed adventure. The video, produced by Raza Afghanistan, a tour agency …

KABUL — Germany is stepping up its diplomatic caution and criticism toward the Taliban’s regime in Afghanistan, amid growing concerns over the country’s deteriorating human rights and humanitarian situation. German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul, speaking from Vienna on Thursday, made it clear that Berlin’s engagement with the Taliban remains strictly …

KABUL – In a bold show of regional realignment, Kazakhstan’s Foreign Minister Murat Nurtleu arrived in Kabul this week, where he signed a landmark $500 million agreement with the Taliban government for the construction of a major railway linking western Afghanistan to Central Asia. The high-level visit underscores Astana’s pragmatic …

KABUL – Afghanistan’s fragile humanitarian infrastructure is buckling under the pressure of mass returns from Iran and Pakistan, as more than 1.4 million people have crossed back into the country this year, including over 1 million from Iran alone, the Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) warned in a press release on …