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KABUL: The United Nations has sounded the alarm over a rapidly unfolding humanitarian crisis in Afghanistan, as more than 700,000 Afghan migrants have returned from Iran in the first half of 2025—256,000 of them in June alone. According to the International Organization for Migration (IOM), 99% of the returnees were …

KABUL: Russia is forging deeper ties with Taliban-ruled Afghanistan, marking a dramatic turn in regional geopolitics. During the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum on June 20, Moscow and Kabul agreed to expand Afghan labor migration into Russia—a move that not only boosts economic engagement but also signals a new era …

KABUL – Pakistan’s Foreign Minister and Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar declared on Monday that Islamabad’s “quid pro quo plus” military response to India’s May 7 strikes now represents the “new normal” in regional conflict dynamics. Speaking at an event in Islamabad, Dar said the four-day exchange following India’s targeting …

Doha, June 30, 2025 – Representatives from 25 countries, the European Union, the Organization of Islamic Cooperation, and the United Nations gathered today in Qatar for high-level meetings aimed at supporting Afghanistan’s fragile economy and countering narcotics production. The third meeting of the Counter-Narcotics Working Group and the second Private …

KABUL – Pakistan’s Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Mohammad Ishaq Dar has emphasized that a peaceful and stable Afghanistan is crucial to Pakistan’s national interest, urging the Taliban-led interim government to ensure Afghan territory is not used against other states — especially Pakistan. Speaking at the 52nd anniversary of …

KABUL — Pakistani authorities have unilaterally closed the Ghulam Khan border crossing in southeastern Afghanistan’s Khost province, halting all movement and dealing a fresh blow to already fragile Afghanistan-Pakistan trade relations, Afghan officials confirmed Sunday. The shutdown was imposed without prior notice or an official explanation. Abidullah Farooqi, spokesperson for …

KABUL — More than 1.2 million Afghans have been forced to return from Iran and Pakistan so far this year, the United Nations refugee agency (UNHCR) reported on Saturday, sounding the alarm over a potential humanitarian crisis unfolding in a country already reeling from economic collapse, severe restrictions on women, …

KABUL – A growing number of foreign tourists are venturing into Taliban-ruled Afghanistan, lured by its dramatic landscapes, ancient heritage, and promises of security, as the Islamic Emirate launches an aggressive push to revive tourism and project a softer image to the world. From solo cyclists to camper van nomads, …

KABUL – The Taliban’s Deputy Ministry of Economic Affairs announced today that Afghanistan has achieved complete self-sufficiency in 130 sectors and partial self-sufficiency in 40 others. This claim underscores the regime’s emphasis on economic independence. The National Development Corporation (NDC), established during the previous government, has played a pivotal role …

KABUL – In a sharply worded warning, U.S. Congressman Bill Huizenga declared that Afghanistan has reemerged as a global hub for terrorist activity, blaming the Taliban regime for failing to curb extremist groups operating with increasing freedom inside the country. Speaking during a House Foreign Affairs Subcommittee hearing, Huizenga said …