Afghanistan on the Global Scene

Afghanistan on the Global Scene: Here, we cover Afghanistan’s role and interactions on the international stage, exploring how global politics and relations impact Afghanistan.

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An elderly Afghan worker at the Islam Qala border between Iran and Afghanistan holds up a work permit he received in Iran. He explains to reporters that Iranian authorities forcibly deported him, leaving his wages for several months unpaid by his employer.

Afghan Workers in Iran Face Wage Delays and Exploitation

Afghan workers in Iran have raised concerns over delayed wages and workplace…

Daud Sarwar By Daud Sarwar
A collage featuring portraits on the right Marie-Thérèse Kaiser and on the left Elon Musk, between the two portraits it shows an image of a group of refugees on a journey, and a headline about Elon Musk’s alliance with the AfD impacting refugee sentiments

Afghan Voices React to Elon Musk’s Support for Controversial German Politician

Tesla and SpaceX chief executive Elon Musk recently tweeted his support for…

Yusuf Barak By Yusuf Barak
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Iran Executes Five Afghans, Including Brothers, Over Drug and Murder Charges

The Iranian government has executed five Afghan nationals, including two brothers, according…

Amina Zarif By Amina Zarif
The image shows two Afghan teenagers, their faces reflecting youthful freshness, yet their clothes and eyes reveal their poverty.

What Makes Afghanistan the World’s Saddest Country? A Comprehensive Look at the Happiness Crisis

The 2024 World Happiness Report paints a sobering picture of Afghanistan, ranking…

Daud Sarwar By Daud Sarwar
UN special envoy Roza Otunbayeva met with local interlocutors in Mazar-i-Sharif during her two-day visit to Afghanistan's north. (UN photo: Tilak Pokharel/UNAMA)

UNAMA Mandate Renewed: U.S. and Taliban Express Support

Kabul – To facilitate continued aid efforts, the United Nations Security Council…

Daud Sarwar By Daud Sarwar
The image shows the spokesperson of the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan, Zabihullah Mujahid, on the right, and a portrait of Pakistan's new president, Asif Ali Zardari, on the left.

Taliban Calls on New Pakistani Government to Improve Treatment of Afghan Refugees

The Taliban government has urged the new Pakistani government to prioritize good…

Daud Sarwar By Daud Sarwar
The photo shows Maulana Fazlur Rahman, the leader of Pakistan's Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam party, at an airport with a few associates.
Fazl-ur-Rehman's Rare Meeting with Taliban's Supreme Leader

Fazl-ur-Rehman’s Rare Meeting with Taliban’s Supreme Leader Amid Afghanistan-Pakistan Tension

In a notable development, Maulana Fazl-ur-Rehman, leader of Pakistan's Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam party,…

Yusuf Barak By Yusuf Barak
Pakistani Foreign Minister Jalil Abbas Jilani described his meeting with Mullah Shirin Akhund as productive.
Mullah Mohammad Shirin Akhund

Taliban Delegation Meets Pakistani Officials in Islamabad Amid Tensions

A high-level Taliban delegation is in Islamabad for talks with Pakistani officials.…

Yusuf Barak By Yusuf Barak
The photo shows Zabihullah Mujahid, the spokesperson for the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan, on the left side. In the center is the logo of the United Nations Security Council, and on the right side, former Afghan President Hamid Karzai is visible while speaking

Diverse Reactions Emerge Following UN Security Council’s Resolution on Afghanistan’s Future

Former Afghan President Hamid Karzai has expressed support for the United Nations…

Yusuf Barak By Yusuf Barak