BBC PersianFour people arrested during attempted protest in Herat
Governor Noor Ahmad Islamjar stated that no woman or girl in Herat is imprisoned for hijab violations and that only a few were sent home after family members administered punishment.
International
US Plans to Deport Afghan and Syrian Migrants to Central African Republic
The US is preparing to send approximately 20 migrants including Afghans to the Central African Republic as part of a third-country removal plan, drawing criticism from over 80 lawmakers concerned about risks to those who aided US forces.
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International
European Figures Criticize Plans to Invite Taliban to Brussels for Migration Talks
The European Commission's plan for technical talks with the Taliban on Afghan migrant returns has drawn criticism from politicians and activists who fear it legitimizes the suppression of women.
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International
408 Afghan Prisoners Transferred from Iran to Afghanistan
Four hundred eight Afghan prisoners, including one woman, were transferred from Iran to Afghanistan in the first phase of the eleventh round of a bilateral prisoner exchange agreement.
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Politics
Islamic Emirate Spokesman Defends Separation of Spouses Regulation
The Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan's spokesman has defended a new divorce regulation as consistent with Sharia and not authorizing forced marriages. The United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan has raised concerns about potential discrimination against women.
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International
US Suspends Post-Graduation Work Permits for Citizens of 39 Countries, Affecting Afghan and Iranian Students
A 90-day US suspension of post-graduation work permits for citizens of 39 countries, including Afghanistan and Iran, has disrupted students' legal status and employment prospects, prompting many to delay graduation or seek relocation.
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International
EU to Host Islamic Emirate Delegation in Brussels for Migrant Return Talks
The European Union plans to host a technical delegation from the Islamic Emirate in Brussels to coordinate the return of Afghan migrants without legal residency. The talks follow prior diplomatic visits and come amid ongoing humanitarian concerns regarding forced deportations.
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Economy
Taliban Ministry Reports 39 Percent Increase in Rail Trade Volume
The Taliban Ministry of Public Works reported a 39 percent increase in rail trade volume over the past solar year, with 6.1 million metric tons of goods transported across four border crossings. Officials noted that imports dominate the traffic and highlighted ongoing railway expansion projects.
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Security
Thousands Attend Funeral for 11 Killed in Herat Attack
Thousands gathered under heavy security for the funeral of 11 people killed by unidentified motorcyclists near a Shia shrine in Herat's Injil district. Taliban officials reported eight wounded, one arrest, and no claim of responsibility.
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International
Former Australian Soldier Charged with Five War Crime Murders in Afghanistan
A former Australian soldier was arrested at Sydney Airport and charged with five counts of war crime murder for allegedly killing unarmed Afghan detainees between 2009 and 2012. The charges come after a 2020 report documenting 39 unlawful killings by Australian special forces in Afghanistan.
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International
'No Kings' Protests Against Trump Policies Draw Over 3,200 Events Across US States
More than 3,200 "No Kings" protests against President Trump's policies occurred across all 50 U.S. states on Saturday, with speakers including Robert De Niro, Tim Walz, Bernie Sanders and Bruce Springsteen. The Republican National Congressional Committee called the events a "hate America rally."
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Security
Pakistan Airstrikes Hit Drug Rehabilitation Hospital in Kabul, Islamic Emirate Spokesman Says
Pakistani airstrikes targeted a drug rehabilitation hospital in Kabul, killing or wounding civilians including addicts under treatment, according to the Islamic Emirate spokesman and health officials. The attack drew condemnation from Taliban officials and former President Hamid Karzai amid rising Afghanistan-Pakistan tensions.
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Politics
Supreme Council of National Resistance Condemns Attack on Karamuddin Razazadeh in Iran
The Supreme Council of National Resistance for the Salvation of Afghanistan condemned a shooting attack on former MP Karamuddin Razazadeh in Iran's Karaj, calling it a terrorist act and urging better security for Afghan exiles. The incident highlights ongoing concerns over attacks on anti-Taliban figures in Iran amid Tehran's ties to the Taliban.
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Security
Pakistan vows immediate strong response to any Taliban provocations along Afghan border
Pakistan warned of severe retaliation to Taliban border provocations following clashes at Torkham and Tirah, amid airstrikes in Afghan provinces claiming over 80 militants killed. Separately, Pakistani forces killed two Afghan women in a shooting near the Iran border after a vehicle ignored a checkpoint.
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Politics
Azar Nafisi: Iranians Want the Same Things as People Around the World
Iranian author Azar Nafisi discusses the roots of recent protests in Iran, emphasizing women's loss of fundamental rights under the Islamic Republic and the broad societal hope amid repression. In a BBC interview, she highlights solidarity across genders and generations as a sign of potential change.
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Security
Pakistan airstrikes target eastern Afghanistan, prompting Taliban condemnation and diplomatic protest
Pakistani airstrikes hit eastern Afghan provinces, killing at least 17 civilians per local reports and prompting Taliban vows of response, ambassador summons and widespread condemnations. Pakistan said it targeted TTP and ISIS-K sites in retaliation for attacks inside its territory.
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Security
Pakistan carries out airstrikes in Paktika and Nangarhar provinces
Pakistani airstrikes targeted eastern Afghan provinces, killing at least 17 civilians according to Taliban officials, who vowed retaliation; Pakistan said it hit TTP and ISIS-K sites. Reactions include condemnations from former leaders Karzai and Abdullah, and calls for investigation by human rights groups.
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International
Pakistan's Defense Minister Threatens Strikes on Afghan Soil Amid Rising Tensions with Taliban
Pakistan's officials, including Defense Minister Khawaja Asif, have threatened strikes on Afghan soil amid militant attacks in tribal areas and criticism of the Taliban. Analysis suggests Islamabad's influence over the Taliban is waning, with policy confusion and failed 'strategic depth' goals.
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