Articles tagged with "Afghanistan"
117 articles found
Afghanistan's opium stockpiles sustain global heroin trade despite Taliban ban: UN
UN says that large quantities of opium accumulated before the ban continue to feed international drug markets, delaying any immediate disruption to global heroin supplies.
7 DAYS AGO
Magnitude 6.1 quake hits Afghanistan: US Geological Survey
A 6.1-magnitude earthquake strikes northeastern Afghanistan, shaking Kabul, several provinces and Pakistan's capital Islamabad, damaging buildings but causing no immediately reported casualties, as authorities assess the impact in the quake-prone region.
7 DAYS AGO
Afghan Taliban detain woman journalist for working alongside male cameraman
A woman journalist and her colleagues were detained by the Taliban in Kabul while covering Ashura ceremonies, sparking renewed concerns over press freedom and media restrictions in Afghanistan.
June 27, 2026
Afghan Taliban detain female school administrator amid smartphone ban
She reportedly refused to surrender her smartphone during a search following a ban on the devices in public institutions.
June 24, 2026
Pakistan, Russia discuss regional threat from ‘terrorism emanating from Afghanistan’
Both sides reviewed counterterrorism cooperation and explored ways to enhance engagement at forums, including the United Nations and the SCO.
June 23, 2026
Pakistan rejects Afghan Taliban's claim of strikes in border areas
The ministry’s fact-checking account says on X that the “rudimentary drone” was detected and “neutralised” by Pakistan Air Force air defense systems shortly after crossing the border area.
June 19, 2026
Over 75% of Afghan children exposed to drought: UNICEF
Over three-quarters of children in Afghanistan face drought exposure, UNICEF says, as a new report warns that climate-related hazards are placing growing pressure on food security, public services, and the well-being of vulnerable children.
June 17, 2026
Afghan govt boosts security in Herat after protest calls
Afghan authorities intensified security in Herat after a crackdown on women’s dress-code violations sparked deadly protests and renewed calls for demonstrations.
June 12, 2026
UN alarmed as Afghan Taliban detain women, pregnant mother disappears
The United Nations agency condemned the detention of at least 30 women in Herat and the use of force against protesters, while reports of a pregnant woman missing after arrest in Kabul have intensified concerns over Taliban treatment of women.
June 11, 2026