Amu: Residents of Kabul reported a second consecutive night of drone activity and gunfire across parts of the capital city, amid continued tensions between Pakistan and Taliban. Three local sources told Amu TV that drones were heard flying over areas including Qasaba, Gard, Darulaman and neighborhoods surrounding Kabul airport late Thursday night and early Friday morning. The sources said anti-aircraft fire and scattered gunfire followed the drone activity, with shooting described as intermittent but intense in some areas. One Kabul resident, speaking on condition of anonymity because of security concerns, said anti-aircraft fire appeared to originate near military facilities linked to the Taliban’s Defense Ministry. Click here to read more (external link).
Taliban regulation recognizes child marriage in some cases
Amu: Taliban have issued a new family law regulation that recognizes marriages involving minors as legally valid in certain circumstances, while allowing children to seek annulment after reaching puberty only through a court order. The regulation also grants religious courts broad authority over annulments and marital disputes. The 31-article regulation, titled “Principles of Separation Between Spouses,” was published in the Taliban’s official gazette after being approved by their leader Hibatullah Akhundzada. The document outlines rules governing the dissolution of marriages under a wide range of religious and legal conditions, including child marriage, missing husbands, apostasy, forced separation, breastfeeding relations and accusations of adultery. Click here to read more (external link).
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Tolo News in Dari – May 15, 2026
Afghanistan lose 2-0 to Tajikistan in CAFA 2026 tournament
Ariana: Afghanistan’s national under-20 football team suffered a 2-0 defeat against Tajikistan in their third match of the 2026 CAFA U-20 Championship. The Afghan side had also lost their previous two matches against Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan in the tournament. Click here to read more (external link).
Pakistani Airstrikes Force Taliban to Evacuate TTP Settlements in Ghazni
8am: The Hasht-e Subh Daily has obtained information indicating that the Taliban have evacuated Tehrik-i-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) families and fighters from settlements that had been built for them in Ghazni province, following Pakistani airstrikes. The findings of this report show that some of these families have been relocated to rural areas, while others have been moved into residential neighborhoods within Ghazni city. Some residents of Ghazni city, expressing deep concern, say they live in constant fear of Pakistani bombardment and are calling on the Taliban to remove TTP families and suspicious individuals from the city to ensure the safety of the population. Click here to read more (external link).
Shoigu: 18,000 to 23,000 Armed Fighters Active in Afghanistan
8am: Sergei Shoigu, Secretary of the Security Council of Russia, has stated that approximately 18,000 to 23,000 fighters affiliated with more than 20 different groups are active in Afghanistan. The TASS news agency reported on Thursday, 14 May 2026, that Sergei Shoigu made these remarks during a meeting of the secretaries of security bodies of the member states of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO). According to him, in addition to this situation, the entry of foreign fighters from other regions into Afghanistan is also continuing, which has increased security challenges. Click here to read more (external link).
US aid cuts weaken Afghan media in exile, Human Rights Watch says
Amu: Sweeping cuts to US foreign aid in 2025 severely weakened Afghan media organizations operating in exile, forcing some outlets to scale back reporting networks inside Afghanistan, lay off journalists and cancel programs focused on women and human rights, according to a new report by Human Rights Watch. Human Rights Watch said Taliban have cracked down on dissent, arbitrarily detained and tortured journalists, and shut down 12 media outlets in 2024 alone. Click here to read more (external link).
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Tolo News in Dari – May 14, 2026
Afghanistan falls to Uzbekistan in CAFA U20 Championship
Amu: Afghanistan lost 2-0 to Uzbekistan on Thursday in the Central Asian U-20 Football Championship in Dushanbe, Tajikistan. The match was Afghanistan’s second appearance in the CAFA U-20 Championship, which began earlier this week and features youth national teams from across Central Asia. Afghanistan is set to face host nation Tajikistan in its next match on Friday. Click here to read more (external link).
Increase in Armed Robberies Sparks Concern Among Kabul Shopkeepers
8am: Following an increase in armed robberies in Kabul, a number of shopkeepers have expressed concern over the situation. Several shopkeepers in Kabul told Hasht-e Subh Daily on Wednesday, May 13, that armed robberies have increased in recent days. They said thefts from shops have also become more frequent, and that thieves have even stolen food items. Click here to read more (external link).