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KABUL – Taliban’s Ministry for the Propagation of Virtue and the Prevention of Vice has vowed to gradually enforce a law banning the media from publishing images of living beings, according to a statement made by a Taliban official on Monday. The newly announced law is part of a broader …

Manzoor Pashteen, leader of the Pashtun Tahafuz Movement (PTM), delivered a compelling address at the “Pashtun Justice Jirga,” urging immediate action to reopen girls’ schools in Afghanistan under Taliban rule. Addressing a gathering representing nearly 50 million Pashtuns, Pashteen emphasized the critical need for unified efforts to confront the Taliban’s …

KABUL – Afghanistan has dropped to 116th place out of 127 countries in the 2024 Global Hunger Index, with a grim score of 30.8, signaling a worsening food insecurity crisis under Taliban rule. Last year, the country ranked 114th with a score of 30.6, reflecting a continued decline. The report …

KABUL – An explosion was reported in Afghanistan’s capital, Kabul, on Saturday evening, sparking concerns across the city. Eyewitnesses claim the blast occurred on Darul Aman Street, near the Russian Embassy. Local sources suggest that a roadside mine, placed in a waterway, caused the explosion. Residents described the blast as …

KABUL – The Taliban have solidified their role as steadfast allies of al-Qaeda and various other radical jihadist organizations, excluding ISIS, according to recent analyses of their relationships. These ties are rooted in shared ideological beliefs and pragmatic needs, fostering a dangerous collaboration that poses a significant threat to global …

KABUL – In a major legal development, a U.S. Army soldier, Cole Bridges, also known as Cole Gonzales, has been sentenced to 14 years in prison for attempting to assist the Islamic State (ISIS) in planning attacks on fellow American troops, the Department of Justice announced. Bridges, 24, will also …

KABUL – Thousands have converged in the Jamrud area for the “Pashtun Justice Jirga,” a powerful three-day gathering organized by the Pashtun Tahafuz Movement (PTM). Under the leadership of Manzoor Pashteen, the Jirga is addressing critical issues such as forced disappearances, rising violence, and discrimination against Pashtuns. The assembly, originally …

In a significant escalation of tensions, Pakistani and Afghan border forces exchanged gunfire on Wednesday at the Nushki border, a crucial point linking Pakistan’s Balochistan province with Afghanistan. The confrontation reportedly ignited during repair work on the border fence conducted by Pakistani forces, as reported by state-run Pakistan Television. According …

In a significant counterterrorism operation, the FBI has arrested Nasir Ahmad Tawhedi, a 27-year-old Afghan man residing in Oklahoma City, who is accused of plotting a terrorist attack on U.S. soil on Election Day, November 5. The Justice Department announced the arrest on Tuesday, highlighting Tawhedi’s alleged affiliation with Daesh/ISIS. …

In a stark demonstration of its stringent judicial practices, the Taliban publicly flogged five individuals in Kandahar on Wednesday, October 9. Each person received 39 lashes for charges including adultery, sodomy, and theft, as confirmed by the Taliban’s Supreme Court. This incident is part of a broader trend, as the …