Afghan Man Surrenders After Wife’s Death in Hamburg
A 40-year-old Afghan man reportedly surrendered himself to police in the German city of Hamburg after allegedly killing his 34-year-old wife at their home. According to information from Hamburg police,…
Taliban Orders Dawat University in Kabul to Halt Educational Activities
Informed sources say the Taliban Ministry of Justice has ordered the private Dawat University in Kabul to suspend its educational activities and vacate the buildings it occupies. According to the…
Khateb al-Nabieen University Closure Raises Questions Over Higher Education in Afghanistan
The closure of Khateb al-Nabieen University in Kabul and Ghazni has been described as more than an administrative dispute over licensing and regulatory compliance. The Taliban Ministry of Higher Education…
Four Taliban fighters reportedly killed and wounded in Kabul checkpoint attack
Kabul: The Khorasan Liberation Front has claimed responsibility for an attack on a Taliban checkpoint in the Northern Sarai area of Kabul, reportedly leaving four Taliban fighters dead and wounded.…
Armed robberies surge in Kabul as residents report cut power lines, ineffective cameras and fear of reprisal
Kabul — Residents across Afghanistan capital Kabul say armed robberies targeting private homes have risen sharply in recent weeks, with thieves operating in organized groups at night, disabling security cameras…
Islamabad warns UN of cross-border action if attacks continue from Afghanistan
More than 4,700 Pakistani citizens and security personnel have lost their lives in attacks linked to networks operating from across the western border ISLAMABAD / NEW YORK — Pakistan has…
Germany deports 13 Afghan nationals to Kabul after criminal convictions
Germany has deported 13 Afghan nationals to Kabul on a charter flight, the Interior Ministry said Wednesday, as Berlin continues its policy of removing foreign nationals convicted of serious crimes.…
Turquoise mine discovered in Afghanistan’s Panjshir province
Officials in Afghanistan’s Panjshir province have announced the discovery of a turquoise mine in Anabah district, with a detailed assessment of its reserves expected to begin soon. Saifuddin Mansah, spokesman…
Taliban condemns reported drone strike attempt targeting Mecca
The Taliban authorities in Afghanistan have condemned what they described as a “drone strike attempt” targeting Mecca, expressing strong opposition to any threat against Islam’s holiest sites. In a statement,…
UN Security Council members raise concerns over Afghanistan’s security and humanitarian situation
The United Nations Security Council held a meeting on Afghanistan where member states discussed the country’s security, political, human rights and humanitarian situation. UNAMA Acting Head of Mission Georgette Gagnon…