“A disgrace”: Pete Buttigieg blasts Trump for trying to send an Afghan refugee back to the Taliban
The man was legally in the US before the Trump administration canceled his humanitarian parole.| LGBTQ Nation
Afghan women gave testimony about the human rights abuses they have experienced. To Afghan women and girls who feel forgotten, that in itself is a message of hope.| The Persistent
The man was legally in the US before the Trump administration canceled his humanitarian parole.| LGBTQ Nation
Negotiations for a lasting truce between Afghanistan and Pakistan have broken down, Pakistani Information Minister Attaullah Tarar said on October 29 after four days of negotiations brokered by Qatar and Turkey.| Radio Free Europe / Radio Liberty
Pakistan’s defence minister threatened on Wednesday to “obliterate” the ruling Taliban in neighbouring Afghanistan, a dramatic escalation of rhetoric after the collapse of talks towards a lasting peace between the South Asian nations. Truce negotiations concluded in Istanbul without a “workable solution”, Pakistan’s information minister said early on Wednesday, in a blow for peace in […]| Daily Times
An Afghan national arrested after a dog walker was killed in a triple stabbing entered the UK illegally in the back of a lorry.| The Daily Sceptic
Women’s sports were banned in Afghanistan after the Taliban takeover in 2021, forcing many female athletes to flee. Most members of the former national football team have since resettled abroad, primarily in Australia. Their participation under the name “Afghan Women United” marks their first appearance on the international stage since 2021. Why It Matters: This […] The post Afghan Women Return to Global Football in FIFA Refugee Tournament appeared first on Modern Diplomacy.| Modern Diplomacy
Across the Middle East, millions are seeking knowledge and opportunity despite censorship and conflict. Ideas Beyond Borders (IBB) is meeting that demand — one translation, one classroom, and one new idea at a time.| Ideas Beyond Borders
With support from the Innovation Hub at Ideas Beyond Borders, Artijaan is helping more than 1,000 Afghan women preserve their culture, rebuild their livelihoods, and prove that creativity can outlast repression.| Ideas Beyond Borders
Naqvi welcomed Iran’s readiness to facilitate dialogue between Islamabad and Kabul, saying Pakistan “values any constructive role that can help reduce regional tensions.” The post Iran offers to mediate between Pakistan and Afghanistan after Istanbul talks collapse first appeared on Ariana News | Afghanistan News.| Ariana News | Afghanistan News
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has emphasized the importance of border, security, and economic cooperation, as well as combating illegal migration, human trafficking, and drug smuggling at the meeting of deputy interior ministers of the Economic Cooperation Organization (ECO) member states in Tehran. Speaking at the ECO meeting, Pezeshkian stated that holding the event after a […] The post Meeting of deputy ministers of ECO member states held in Tehran first appeared on Ariana News | A...| Ariana News | Afghanistan News
Bangladesh U19 scraped a win today against Afghanistan by five runs on the DLS method. Low light interrupted play at the point where Bangladesh U19 had scored 231 runs for 4 wickets after 46 overs. The umpires decided that the match could not continue due to poor lighting at the venue. Consequently, the home U19 […] The post Bangladesh U19 scrape win by 5 runs on DLS method first appeared on Ariana News | Afghanistan News.| Ariana News | Afghanistan News
Afghanistan’s national men’s volleyball team lost 3–2 to Turkmenistan in the final match of the Central Asian Volleyball Association (CAVA) Cup Men’s 2025 on Tuesday, securing second place in the tournament. In the group stage, Afghan volleyball players had defeated the teams of Nepal, the Maldives, and Bangladesh. The competition began on October 22 in […] The post Afghanistan volleyball team secures second place in Central Asia Championship first appeared on Ariana News | Afghanis...| Ariana News | Afghanistan News
Afghanistan’s national volleyball team sealed their place in the CAVA Cup 2025 final on Monday, defeating hosts Bangladesh 3–1 in a decisive clash in Dhaka. Bangladesh entered the match with three wins from earlier games and needed a victory to reach the final. They claimed the opening set 25–23 in a closely contested battle, thrilling […] The post Afghanistan secures spot in CAVA Cup final with win over hosts Bangladesh first appeared on Ariana News | Afghanistan News.| Ariana News | Afghanistan News
Stay informed with the latest breaking news from Afghanistan. Politics, business, sports, and culture updates in English – all in one place.| Ariana News
What and who are the Stan countries? What does Stan mean? We introduce you to the 7 Stan countries as well as other non-sovereign Stans.| Young Pioneer Tours
H-Diplo | Robert Jervis International Security Studies Forum Roundtable Review 17-12 Liliane Stadler. Between Neutrality and Solidarity: Swiss Good Offices in Afghanistan from 1979 to 1992. Brill…| H-Diplo|RJISSF
Visit to international Gaza headquarters shows force rich in personnel but lacking operational plans - while Hamas uses the time to restore capabilities.| www.israelhayom.com
Den nachfolgenden Protestbrief von Eva PoIitt an die Minister Wadephul und Dobrindt veröffentlichen wir mit der Bitte um Nachahmung.| Flüchtlingsrat Niedersachsen
Once close partners, Pakistan and Afghanistan’s Taliban government now trade accusations of betrayal, revealing deeper crises of mistrust. The post Allies In War, Enemies In Peace: The Unraveling Of Pakistan–Taliban Relations appeared first on MuslimMatters.org.| MuslimMatters.org
TEHRAN, Jul. 24 (MNA) – The Director General of Ports and Maritime Organization of Iran's Sistan and Baluchestan province stated that the strategic port of Chabahar has an important role in trade, transportation, and transit of goods to Afghanistan.| Mehr News Agency
It is important not only to document the grim reality of gender apartheid under the Taliban but also to honor the women of Afghanistan's persistence. The post In the shadow of gender apartheid: Four years of loss and resistance by women in Afghanistan appeared first on Atlantic Council.| Atlantic Council
Index rounds up of some of the key stories covering censorship and free expression from the past seven days The post The week in free expression 10 October – 17 October appeared first on Index on Censorship.| Index on Censorship
India has reopened its embassy in Kabul, marking a step toward better relations with Afghanistan. The embassy had closed in 2021 after the Taliban took control of the country. Since then, India maintained a limited mission focused on trade and humanitarian aid. Now, this mission has been upgraded back to a full embassy. This move shows India’s commitment to strengthen ties with Afghanistan despite ongoing challenges.| Daily Times
Stay informed with the latest breaking news from Afghanistan. Politics, business, sports, and culture updates in English – all in one place.| Ariana News
Featuring stories by John Woodrow Cox, Justin Sayles, Aryn Baker, Moran Barkai and Paul Tullis, and Russell Cobb and Sarah Brandvold.| Longreads
He escaped Afghanistan and started a family in the U.S. Then ICE arrested him. If he is deported, he expects the Taliban to kill him.| Longreads
Over 10,000 demonstrators, gathered in the city’s iconic Times Square. The protestors were demanding an end to Israel’s nearly two year genocide. The post Thousands March on UN, Demand Arrest of Netanyahu appeared first on UNICORN RIOT.| UNICORN RIOT
On October 16, 2025, Taliban publicly executed, Ismail, another Afghan man, convicted of murder, before thousands of spectators at a sports stadium in Badghis province, Afghanistan. In Herat province, a video from August this year captured Taliban fighters kicking the corpse of Mohammad Daud, accused of assassinating a commander, as crowds filmed the desecration, a […] The post Taliban’s Latest Execution in Afghanistan Exposes Ongoing Abuses and Control Through Terror appeared first on Fe...| Feminist Majority Foundation
In late September, Afghanistan was plunged into a digital darkness. The Taliban government abruptly imposed a nationwide internet shutdown, cutting off millions of Afghans from communication, information, and, for many Afghan women, their final link to education and the outside world. While internet access has been partially restored in Afghanistan, reports from inside the country […] The post Taliban Internet Blackouts Sever Afghan Women’s Education and Hope. They Demand Global Action. a...| Feminist Majority Foundation
The United Nations Human Rights Council has recently approved the creation of an independent investigative mechanism to document, consolidate, and preserve evidence of international crimes and human rights violations committed in Afghanistan. The resolution, which was adopted by consensus on October 6, 2025, marks a turning point in the global response to Afghanistan’s deepening crisis […] The post A Landmark Step Toward Justice: UN Establishes Investigative Mechanism for Afghanistan appe...| Feminist Majority Foundation
Since January 2025, Pakistan and Iran have been forcibly deporting Afghans back to Afghanistan. About 1.86 million Afghans have been forced to leave Iran, while 314,000 have returned from Pakistan. The large-scale repatriation of Afghans raises numerous health concerns, as many returnees face serious medical risks resulting from the difficult journey back to Afghanistan. With […] The post Deported with Nothing: The Human Toll of Forced Returns to Afghanistan appeared first on Feminist Major...| Feminist Majority Foundation
Stay informed with the latest breaking news from Afghanistan. Politics, business, sports, and culture updates in English – all in one place.| Ariana News
Stay informed with the latest breaking news from Afghanistan. Politics, business, sports, and culture updates in English – all in one place.| Ariana News
Stay informed with the latest breaking news from Afghanistan. Politics, business, sports, and culture updates in English – all in one place.| Ariana News
Stay informed with the latest breaking news from Afghanistan. Politics, business, sports, and culture updates in English – all in one place.| Ariana News
Stay informed with the latest breaking news from Afghanistan. Politics, business, sports, and culture updates in English – all in one place.| Ariana News
Stay informed with the latest breaking news from Afghanistan. Politics, business, sports, and culture updates in English – all in one place.| Ariana News
Stay informed with the latest breaking news from Afghanistan. Politics, business, sports, and culture updates in English – all in one place.| Ariana News
|تحریر: زلمی پاسون| پاکستان اور افغان طالبان کے درمیان 48 گھنٹوں کی عارضی جنگ بندی طے پائی ہے، جس کی تصدیق دونوں جانب سے کی گئی ہے۔ دلچسپ امر یہ ہے کہ اگرچہ پاکستان کا دعویٰ ہے کہ جنگ بندی طالبان کی درخواست پر ہوئی، مگر طالبان ترجمان کے مطابق […] The post پاکستان، طالبان تنازعہ: خطے ...| RCP | انقلابی کمیونسٹ پارٹی
Pakistan Can Ensure Its National Security Without Invading Afghanistan By Andrew Korybko Fortifying the Durand Line, eliminating sleeper cell threats on Pakistan’s side, and dividing-and-ruling Afghanistan through hybrid means can ensure Pakistan’s national security in lieu of the invasion that the... Read More ›| Voice of East
Durand Line On Fire: Pakistan And Afghanistan Edge Toward War By Uriel Araujo Pakistan’s alleged strikes on Kabul have reignited old disputes over the Durand Line and Pashtun unity. This crisis could reshape the regional order — dragging Iran, India, and... Read More ›| Voice of East
Pakistan Should Rubbish Any Thoughts Of Forcible Regime Change In Afghanistan By Andrew Korybko The Ministry of Foreign Affairs’ recent US-inspired “democracy building” rhetoric about Afghanistan ominously suggests that Pakistan might be preparing an American-backed regime change operation. Pakistan’s Ministry of... Read More ›| Voice of East
Pakistan And The U.S. Brought The Taliban And India Together By Andrew Korybko This is the result of them reviving their Old Cold War-era strategic partnership. Indian External Affairs Minister Dr. Subrahmanyam Jaishankar announced that his country will upgrade its technical mission in... Read More ›| Voice of East
Explore September 2025’s top stories from Middle East Uncovered — Iraq’s Jaafari Law, Syria’s struggle for coexistence, Qatar’s shattered neutrality, Hezbollah’s legacy in Lebanon, the Taliban’s cultural erasure, Turkey’s authoritarian turn, and more.| Ideas Beyond Borders
A photographic look at hiking in the Pamir Mountains of Afghanistan and visiting a remote community of Kyrgyz living in the Little Pamir.| Backpackingman
Theories and concepts of peace have long been scientifically and empirically developed and proven. They […] The post Past and future peace appeared first on Foundation for European Progressive Studies.| Foundation for European Progressive Studies
Das Personal des afghanischen Generalkonsulats in Bonn hat geschlossen gekündigt. Mit dem Schritt protestiert die Belegschaft dagegen, dass die Bundesregierung dort Taliban-Vertreter tätig werden lässt. Das geht aus der nachfolgenden Pressemitteilung der Botschaftsmitarbeiter*innen hervor, die sich bis dato tapfer gegen eine Einflussnahme der Taliban auf die Aktivitäten der Botschaft gewehrt hatten. Darin heißt es, das ... Weiterlesen| Flüchtlingsrat Niedersachsen
Find all the latest articles and watch TV shows, reports and podcasts related to Afghanistan on France 24| France 24
Pakistan, China, Russia and Iran on Tuesday reaffirmed their joint commitment to a “stable and peaceful” Afghanistan, while also voicing concern over the presence of terrorists in the country.| Kashmir Observer
Further to my recent blog on Afghanistan, I have come across some more old photos of Pakistan and Afghanistan while sorting through the belongings of my mother, who sadly passed away recently. Here are the Afghan pics from the period 1970-71. They are photos of slides projected on a wall so the resolution is not … Continue reading "Afghanistan 50 Years Ago (Part 2)"| The Thrifty Traveller
I have had the good fortune to work with and become friends with some amazing Afghan women human rights defenders. Over the years, I have heard them express their concerns about a possible US withdrawal and Taliban return. With all my reservations about foreign and occupation forces, I have been witness to their thinking and […]| The Standpoint
Afghanistan has been plunged into a sweeping Internet blackout once again. The Taliban first restricted internet access in mid-September 2025, banning fiber-optic (WiFi/wired) connections in some provinces, citing the need to “prevent immorality.” Local Taliban officials said the order was decreed by the group’s supreme leader, Hibatullah Akhundzada, and enforced across government offices, businesses, institutions, […] The post Afghan Women Face Internet Blackout as Taliban Tightens C...| Feminist Majority Foundation
The Taliban has banned fibre-optic (WiFi) internet in 15 provinces across Afghanistan, one of the most significant steps yet in their effort to control digital access and restrict the flow of information. In Balkh province, a local spokesperson confirmed the order as a “complete ban” issued directly by the group’s leader. Officials claim the move […]| Feminist Majority Foundation
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Despite facing deep structural and institutional challenges, Afghanistan holds untapped potential that, with stability and strategic reform, could support long-term economic transformation. The post Afghanistan: Porter’s Diamond Model-The Competitive Advantage of Nations appeared first on Hivelr.| Hivelr
The Taliban are replacing science with dogma and erasing culture from classrooms. Afghans supported by Ideas Beyond Borders are fighting back with underground schools, podcasts, archives, and art.| Ideas Beyond Borders
Afghan entrepreneurs like Ahmad Zia Yousufi are using technology and digital training to keep women and youth connected to learning despite Taliban restrictions.| Ideas Beyond Borders
President Donald Trump on Thursday suggested that he is working to reestablish a US presence at Bagram Air Base in Afghanistan, four years after America's chaotic withdrawal from the country left the base in the Taliban's hands.| Kashmir Observer
How MSF is responding to the 6+ magnitude earthquake in Afghanistan's Nangarhar province, and the urgent humanitarian response needed for survivors.| Doctors Without Borders / Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF ...
I’m still waiting for information promised on a matter I’ve written about recently and so, until it reaches me, I’m going to take an opportunity to clarify my position on Welsh independence. ◊ BACKGROUND I have always believed in Welsh independence. I will always believe in Welsh independence. This is an article of faith, beyond … Continue reading Why I’m Putting Independence On Hold| Jac o' the North
From Gaza’s embattled journalists to Iraq’s ambitious new trade corridor, August was a month of defining shifts across the Middle East. Here’s a look at the stories that captured the most attention.| Ideas Beyond Borders
For Afghan youth, the internet is both a risk of arrest and a lifeline for learning, work, and connection.| Ideas Beyond Borders
Dall’Afghanistan arriva una richiesta disperata di aiuto. A pochi giorni dal devastante terremoto di magnitudo 6 che ha colpito le| La Voce di New York
The new travel ban on citizens of 12 countries that restricted access to people from seven others includes some exceptions.| AP News
President Donald Trump is again banning people from countries his administration deems dangerous from coming to America.| AP News
The Taliban have seized power in Afghanistan two weeks before the U.S. is set to complete its troop withdrawal after a costly two-decade war.| AP News
Pakistan wants to expel more than 3 million Afghans this year as part of a crackdown on foreigners it says are in the country illegally.| AP News
Australia’s highest court has removed the last chance for highly decorated veteran Ben Roberts-Smith to clear his name.| AP News
The Taliban returned to power in Afghanistan in August 2021 as U.S and NATO forces withdrew from the country after more than two decades of war.| AP News
The Taliban swept into Afghanistan’s capital after the embattled president joined the exodus of his fellow citizens and foreigners.| AP News
The Taliban say the U.S. has lifted bounties on three senior Taliban figures, including the interior minister who also heads a powerful network blamed for bloody attacks against Afghanistan’s former Western-backed government.| AP News
When President Donald Trump returned to the White House, among the numerous immigration-related executive orders he signed was one suspending the country’s refugee program.| AP News
Aid agencies say the international community must increase funding to Afghanistan. That's after a deadly earthquake killed at least 1,400 and injured thousands more.| AP News
A Taliban government spokesman says the death toll from a major earthquake in Afghanistan has risen to 2,205.| AP News
For September, in which the Republic of Korea is president of the UN Security Council, the MAP provides recommendations on the situations in Afghanistan, Democratic Republic of the Congo and Haiti. The post Monthly Action Points (MAP) for the Security Council: September 2025 appeared first on NGO Working Group on Women, Peace and Security.| NGO Working Group on Women, Peace and Security
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This was first published as a Radio War Nerd subscriber newsletter on May 21, 2021. But with the total collapse of the US-backed Kabul regime, it’s even more relevant now to ask: What was the strategy? Was there ever a plan there?...| THE EXILED – MANKIND'S ONLY ALTERNATIVE
Dive into these first-hand accounts of smuggling hash across Europe and Asia, a nod to an era long since passed.| High Times
August 15 marks four years since the world watched as the Taliban swept back into Kabul and reclaimed power in Afghanistan. The U.S. withdrawal marked the end of a twenty-year chapter, but for Afghan women and girls, it began an era of relentless rollbacks that has touched every part of their lives. What began as […]| Feminist Majority Foundation
This resource provides a comparison of the experience of judicial independence across three nations - Australia, Poland and Afghanistan, examining the role of the constitution and the associated the impacts of constitutional changes on judicial discretion and power, and therefore the achievement of the Rule of Law.| Rule of Law Education Centre
Der CSD in Bremen: Tausende Teilnehmer, Verkehrsbehinderungen und eine wieder grundsätzlichere politische Botschaft für die Rechte von queeren Menschen.| weser-kurier-de
With a simple glass device, the London-based Pakistani-Bengali artist turns archival photo books into sinister revelations on British colonial histories| 1854 Photography
In the latest crackdown on Afghan women’s basic freedoms, the Taliban have launched a sweeping campaign of arrests, abductions, and abuse across Kabul—targeting women and girls for their clothing, visibility, and defiance. Human rights defenders are calling the campaign a calculated assault on dignity and a defining feature of Afghanistan’s entrenched system of gender apartheid. […]| Feminist Majority Foundation
In a deeply troubling move, the U.S. Department of State has notified Congress that it will eliminate the Coordinator for Afghan Relocation Efforts (CARE), which is the only dedicated office tasked with supporting Afghans left behind following the Afghan evacuation in 2021. This change is set to take effect July 1, 2025, unless Congress intervenes. […]| Feminist Majority Foundation
Amid the wave of expulsions from Iran, Afghans have mobilized mutual aid to support deportees. These networks fill a crucial need and highlight the foundational role that grassroots solidarity plays in Afghanistan’s society. View Post The post Solidarity at the Border: Afghan Mutual Aid Networks Mobilize Amid Mass Deportation appeared first on Ajam Media Collective.| Ajam Media Collective
Stay informed with the latest breaking news from Afghanistan. Politics, business, sports, and culture updates in English – all in one place.| Ariana News
Stay informed with the latest breaking news from Afghanistan. Politics, business, sports, and culture updates in English – all in one place.| Ariana News
The third commentary in this week’s symposium on Katharine Millar’s Support the Troops: Military Obligation, Gender, and the Making of Political Community, from Cian O’Driscoll. Cian is…| The Disorder Of Things
The renowned journalist Peter Scholl-Latour, who died in 2014, was listed as a source by the German foreign secret service for decades and received commissions. The German Federal Secret Service (BND) used journalists as sources for decades – sometimes even paid them – and thereby violated its own regulations. The extent of this co-operation became […] Der Beitrag Journalist Peter Scholl-Latour worked for German foreign secret service, archive files prove erschien zuerst auf Matthias Mo...| Matthias Monroy
The Afghanistan Wakhan Corridor and Pamir Mountains are the ultimate off the beaten path adventure. This will show you how to do it.| Backpackingman
India has abstained in the UN General Assembly on a draft resolution on Afghanistan, noting that a “business as usual” approach is unlikely to deliver outcomes that the global community envisions for the Afghan people.| Kashmir Observer
Enkele Dames en Heren in Den Haag jagen de ‘strenger-dan-strengste asielwet ooit’ er doorheen voordat ze op ‘welverdiende’ vakantie gaan Door F.A. (Internationalist Voice), …| arbeidersstemmen
Israel's war on Iran, another step by the USA & Global West, Russia, the silence of China and the Global South to establish 'Greater Israel'.| Syria News
On 3 February 2025, the U.S. Army Heritage and Education Center (USAHEC) hosted the former commander of U.S. Central Command, General Frank McKenzie, USMC, Retired, to discuss his book "The Melting Point: High Command and War in the 21st Century." Joined by Tom Spahr on stage they discussed his experience as a combatant commander and the challenges of leadership in wartime. Their conversation emphasized the importance of history and its influence on senior leader decision-making. The presenta...| A Better Peace: The War Room Podcast
Which are the 10 least peaceful countries in 2025, and what conditions drive their low rankings? Insights from the Global Peace Index 2025.| Vision of Humanity
This Week’s Snapshot of Planetary Phase Shift Signals| Age of Transformation
Ogni settimana, scelti dalla redazione di Q Code, una selezione di articoli della stampa internazionale che approfondiscono temi urgenti con linguaggi differenti Mondo Soumoud : un convoi bloqué, une vérité en marche Partito da Tunisi il 9 giugno, il convoglio civile Sumud (resilienza/perserveranza in arabo) ha marciato verso il valico di Rafah prima di essere […]| Q Code Magazine
Cultural books open windows into diverse lives, offering powerful stories that spark empathy, challenge views, and connect us across borders and backgrounds. The post 10 Vibrant Cultural Books That Inspire Connection and Conversation appeared first on The Culture Ties.| The Culture Ties
L’8 e il 9 giugno è necessario un sì, per poter cambiare materialmente la vita di migliaia di donne| Coordinamento Migranti
n 2016, Gol Agha, a ball boy and worker at a private tennis club in Tajrish—an affluent neighborhood in northern Tehran—went to an administrative office in Karaj to receive a […] The post Courts of Exclusion—Working-Class Masculinity and Anti-Afghan Racism in Iran appeared first on MERIP.| MERIP
