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Afghan athletes end run at World Taekwondo President’s Cup
Amu: Afghan taekwondo athletes Omid Sahak and Hekmatullah Zain were eliminated from the 2026 World Taekwondo President’s Cup Asia after advancing through earlier rounds of the competition in Lahore, Pakistan. The World Taekwondo President’s Cup Asia was held from Aug. 18-20 at the Nishtar Park Sports Complex in Lahore. Click here to read more (external
Aisha Wahab Makes History as First Afghan American Elected to US Congress
Khaama: Aisha Wahab has won a special election for California’s 14th Congressional District, becoming the first person of Afghan descent elected to the US Congress, according to Decision Desk HQ. Wahab, a progressive Democrat and California state senator, defeated Melissa Hernandez in Tuesday’s election to fill the seat vacated by former Democratic Rep. Eric Swalwell,
Four Taliban Members Killed In Faizabad Attack, Says AFF
Afghanistan International: The Afghanistan Freedom Front confirmed that it targeted the Taliban governor’s office and a nearby security post in Faizabad, Badakhshan, with rockets on Wednesday night, claiming four Taliban members were killed and five wounded. In a statement on Thursday, the group said its fighters engaged Taliban forces after the rocket attack. Click here
From Mahdi to Fateh: Lessons to Learn
8am: Mawlawi Mahdi Mujahid was a devoted foot soldier of the Taliban. He was also non-Pashtun and an outsider within the group’s regime. Unlike many others, he was not an unquestioning follower of the Taliban Supreme Leader’s decisions, and in some instances he acted as a rights-seeker, making decisions regarding the territory under his authority
Tolo News in Dari – August 20, 2026
Afghan MMA Star Badakhshi Opens Up on Love With Krishna Shroff, Detention and 20-Second Comeback
Khaama: Abdul Azim Badakhshi spoke about his professional career, personal life and the challenges he faced in India, including his detention over immigration-related issues. He also discussed the support he received from his fiancée, Krishna Shroff, during a difficult period. Badakhshi shared these details in an interview with BBC Persian. Click here to read more
US in talks over resettlement of Afghan refugees in Qatar to third countries
Ariana: More than 1,000 Afghans who were evacuated to a U.S. military facility in Qatar following the Islamic Emirate’s return to power in 2021 remain in limbo, with no clear path to the United States, NPR reports. The Afghans have been staying at Camp As Sayliyah after being airlifted out of Afghanistan during the final
Man in Herat says Taliban sought payment to release his daughter
Amu: A resident of Herat told Amu TV that Taliban authorities demanded money and two guarantors for the release of her daughter who was detained in the city of Herat. He said that some women and girls remained in custody for days because their families could not meet the conditions. The father said his daughter
Opposition Groups Feature Prominently In Taliban Leaders’ Speeches
Afghanistan International: The remarks come despite the Taliban previously rejecting negotiations and political participation with opposition groups. The repeated emphasis by senior Taliban leaders on their opponents reflects concern over the rise in armed activity in the country. Armed groups opposing the Taliban have increased their attacks against the group in recent months to an