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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

Relentless Rains Batter Afghanistan, 50 Dead, More Misery Feared

KABUL, Afghanistan – Weeks of relentless downpours, flooding, unpredictable weather, and shockingly…

Amina Zarif By Amina Zarif

Taliban Government Considers Restrictions or Ban on Facebook

The Taliban government in Afghanistan has announced the development of a strategy…

Amina Zarif By Amina Zarif

Afghan Journalists in Exile Face Security Concerns, Seek Support

Afghan journalists currently residing in Europe and North America issued a statement…

Daud Sarwar By Daud Sarwar

Afghanistan Landmines: Children Killed, Lives Shattered in Ongoing Crisis

While the world marks April 4th as International Day for Mine Awareness…

Yusuf Barak By Yusuf Barak

Suicide Attack in Kandahar Kills Over 20; ISK Claims Responsibility

KANDAHAR, Afghanistan – The death toll from today's suicide attack in Kandahar…

Yusuf Barak By Yusuf Barak

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

Mujahid: TTP is Not in Our Pocket; TTP is the result of the faulty policies of the Pakistani military leaders

Zabihullah Mujahid, the spokesman of the Afghan government led by the Taliban,…

Amina Zarif By Amina Zarif

Pakistan Bombs Afghan Border Villages; Taliban Calls Attack ‘Irresponsible’

Taliban Condemns Pakistan Airstrikes, Vows Retaliation After Civilian Deaths The Taliban government…

Yusuf Barak By Yusuf Barak

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