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KABUL – In a sweeping move that further restricts the rights of Afghan women, the Taliban regime has issued a decree prohibiting women from praying aloud in the presence of one another. Announced by Mohammad Khalid Hanafi, Taliban minister for the Propagation of Virtue and the Prevention of Vice, the …

KABUL – At least two Taliban border forces were reportedly injured in a fierce exchange of gunfire with Iranian border forces early Wednesday, Afghan media sources confirm. The altercation erupted when Iranian forces allegedly opened fire on Afghan smugglers attempting to cross the border into Iran. No official statements have …

KABUL – The Taliban have allegedly “threatened” Herat University faculty members with imprisonment for failing to maintain a beard of a specific length, sources close to the matter report. During a meeting held on October 29, a representative from the Ministry for the Promotion of Virtue and Prevention of Vice …

KABUL – In a significant economic development, Iranian officials have announced that the annual trade volume between Afghanistan and Iran has surpassed the $4 billion mark. During a visit to Taybad on Monday, Alireza Marhamati, Iran’s Consul General in Herat, emphasized Afghanistan’s pivotal role as Iran’s most important economic partner. …

KABUL – Iran Airtour, a private Iranian airline, inaugurated its first direct flights to Kabul, Afghanistan, on Monday, marking a significant step in regional air connectivity. This move positions Iran Airtour as the fifth Iranian airline to begin operations in Afghanistan since the Taliban’s return to power. Taliban officials from …

KABUL – The United Nations Special Rapporteur on Human Rights in Afghanistan, Richard Bennett, has released a harrowing report that details extensive abuses under Taliban rule, including allegations of sexual violence against detained women. The report draws on credible testimonies, describing how women accused of wearing “inappropriate” hijab were detained …

KABUL – The Taliban’s Health Minister, Noor Jalal Jalali, has called on Britain to extend crucial support to Afghanistan’s healthcare sector, deeming it essential during a recent meeting with Robert Dickson, the U.K. chargé d’affaires for Afghanistan, according to a statement from the Taliban-run Ministry of Public Health. During the …

KABUL – In a continuation of corporal punishment across Afghanistan, the Taliban publicly flogged four individuals, including a woman, in Parwan province on Monday. The Taliban’s Supreme Court reported that these individuals faced charges of “fleeing from home and sodomy.” Each person received 39 lashes, with two sentenced to one-year …

KABUL – In a remarkable performance, the Afghanistan A cricket team clinched the 2024 Asia Cup title, overpowering Sri Lanka by seven wickets in a thrilling final match. After Sri Lanka won the toss and opted to bat, they posted a score of 133/7 in their 20 overs. Afghan bowlers …

KABUL – Iran’s ambassador and special envoy to Afghanistan, Hassan Kazemi Qomi, has announced efforts to attract private Afghan investment for large-scale projects in Iran. Speaking on October 25 at the “International Export Exhibition to Central Asia and Afghanistan,” Qomi outlined ambitions to create North-South and East-West trade corridors, leveraging …