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Nearly Two Centuries on, Quiet Settles on Afghanistan's British Cemetery

Taliban · Kabul

Nearly Two Centuries on, Quiet Settles on Afghanistan's British Cemetery

47% Center coverage: 19 sources

Aynullah Rahimi's family has for decades tended the old cemetery in Kabul reserved for non-Afghans, but since the country's latest war ended and foreigners left in droves, he says few now enter the oasis of quiet in the capital.See the Story

Smartphones Banned From Schools in Afghan Taliban's Heartland

Taliban · Afghanistan

Smartphones Banned From Schools in Afghan Taliban's Heartland

60% Right coverage: 5 sources

The directive by the provincial Education Department in Kandahar applies to students, teachers and administrative staff in schools and religious schools.See the Story

Over 10 Nations Call Out Afghanistan’s Human Rights Abuses

United Nations · Afghanistan

Over 10 Nations Call Out Afghanistan’s Human Rights Abuses

80% Left coverage: 5 sources

Over 10 countries condemned Afghanistan’s human rights violations, urging international accountability and justice, especially for women, vulnerable groups, and marginalized communities. Representatives from over 10 countries condemned ongoing human rights violations in Afghanistan, particularly against women, during the 59th session of the UN Human Rights Council held on See the Story

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Kabul at Risk of Becoming First Modern City to Run Out of Water_ Report Warns

With Schools Closed, Girls in Bamiyan Turn to Sewing to Survive

67% Center coverage: 3 sources

In the quiet corner of a modest home in the rural district of Saighan, a teenage girl leans over a sewing machine, stitching children’s clothes to help support her family. Like many girls in Bamiyan Province, she never dreamed of becoming a seamstress. “I didn’t want to sew. I wanted to study,” said Safia, a former student who was forced to abandon her education after the Taliban barred girls from secondary school. “But I had no choice. Now I se…Education · Afghanistan See the Story

Iranian Pilgrims Granted Month-Long Visa Exemption

Acting Minister of Foreign Affairs Maulvi Amir Khan Muttaqi says a one month visa exemption has been granted to Iranian pilgrims returning home via Afghanistan after performing Hajj.Taliban · Herat See the Story

Afghanistan, Iraq, Libya: These "Regime Changes" by the Weapons that Turned Into a Fiasco

100% Right coverage: 1 sources

RECIT - While Israel is openly considering provoking the fall of Iranian power, some Western leaders call not to forget the lessons of the past.Weapons · Afghanistan Read Article

EU Reaffirms Support for Disabled Afghan Refugees

On World Refugee Day, the European Union reaffirmed support for displaced Afghans, pledging aid in protection, education, and livelihoods across Afghanistan and the region.European Union · Afghanistan See the Story

Fears grow as artist Zolala Hashemi remains missing in Kabul

Zolala Hashemi, a well-known artist, has been missing for more than two weeks after being abducted in the capital, Kabul, according to local sources and her family. Hashemi was taken by unidentified individuals about 16 days back, her husband said, and no information has emerged since about her condition or whereabouts. “All efforts to find her have so far led nowhere,” he added. A video of the couple’s four-year-old daughter pleading for her mo…Afghanistan · Afghanistan Read Article

Afghan families voice deepening fears for relatives in Iran

As tensions between Iran and Israel intensify, Afghan families with loved ones living in Iran say they are growing increasingly anxious about their safety and well-being. Many families interviewed in Kabul and other provinces expressed frustration over widespread disruptions in internet and phone services, which have made it nearly impossible to contact family members across the border. In some cases, communication has been cut off entirely for …Afghanistan · Afghanistan Read Article

4.5-Magnitude Earthquake Shakes Herat

HERAT, Afghanistan — A 4.5-magnitude earthquake rattled Herat Province in western Afghanistan early Friday. The tremor struck at approximately 5:11 a.m. (Kabul time), centered around the Karrokh district and felt across much of Herat city and surrounding areas. According to USGS, the earthquake was also felt in Turkmenistan. As of midday, locals say there have been no reports of casualties or significant property damage. The post 4.5-magnitude e…Afghanistan · Afghanistan See the Story

India, US, Russia “coming in” while China “went out” from the Afghan oil and gas exploration fields

Monitoring Desk: After showing the world that Afghanistan has huge potential for oil and gas exploration using Chinese expertise, Afghanistan has terminated its 25-year oil exploration and extraction contract with China’s CAPEIC in the Amu River basin and has already started negotiations with Russian firms for oil exploration. News coming from Kabul suggests that India is entering the scene with a proposal from an Indo-US consortium for oil expl…Afghanistan · Afghanistan Read Article

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