Articles tagged with "afghanistan"
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Pakistan says Afghanistan jet crash claim 'totally untrue'
Ministry of Information and Broadcasting rebuts false reports claiming a Pakistani fighter jet was shot down in Nangarhar, Afghanistan.
February 28, 2026
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Iran offers to help facilitate dialogue between Afghanistan, Pakistan
In a post on X, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said ,"The Islamic Republic of Iran stands ready to provide any assistance necessary to facilitate dialogue and to enhance understanding and cooperation between the two countries".
February 27, 2026
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UNGA president highlights ‘gender apartheid’ in Afghanistan
Speaking during the council’s 61st session, the former German foreign minister characterized the treatment of Afghan women and girls as the most severe form of structural human rights violation.
February 24, 2026
Annual report details killings, abuse of women under Taliban rule
The report records at least 76 cases described as “intentional killings” of women and girls in 2025, though it did not specify the alleged perpetrators. The highest number of cases are 16 reported in Nangarhar Province.
February 17, 2026
South Africa pip Afghanistan in double super over T20 thriller
South Africa beat Afghanistan in a dramatic double super over after both scored 187 in Ahmedabad. Afghanistan's right-hand batter Gurbaz’s 84 nearly sealed victory, but Afghanistan fell short. Ngidi starred with 3-26 as South Africa secured their second win
February 11, 2026
Afghanistan ranks among world’s most corrupt countries in 2025: Report
The 2025 Corruption Perception Indes shows Afghanistan scored just 16 points out of 100, placing it 169th out of 182 countries and territories; the development represents a drop from last year’s score of 17 and ranking of 165th.
February 11, 2026
Storms, heavy rain kill 14 across Afghanistan
Severe storms, heavy rain, snow, and a landslide across Afghanistan killed at least 14 people, including children, damaged homes, blocked roads and markets, caused avalanches and accidents, and heightened risks amid fragile infrastructure, nationwide vulnerability.
January 22, 2026
Bondi shooting sparks false blame campaign against Pakistan
Following deadly attack that killed 16 in Sydney, Pakistani-Australian Naveed Akram says he is falsely linked to the shooter online; condemns misinformation and urges people to stop spreading it.
December 14, 2025
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UN expert warns of worsening human rights crisis in Afghanistan
UN expert Richard Bennett warned the Taliban’s rule poses “the most serious assault on gender equality,” citing rising abuses, restrictions on women, shrinking freedoms, and refugee deportations, urging urgent global action and sustained support for Afghan-led initiatives
October 31, 2025