Ariana: The United States has announced a reward of up to $5 million for information leading to the location and safe return of Mahmoud Habibi, an Afghan-American businessman who was detained by the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan’s (IEA) intelligence agency nearly two years ago. The offer, issued through the State Department’s Rewards for Justice program
Ariana: The United Nations has confirmed that a small number of Iranians, including dual Iranian-Afghan nationals, have crossed into Afghanistan following the outbreak of conflict between Iran and Israel. According to the UN refugee agency (UNHCR), around 30 families with dual citizenship have entered Afghanistan, and a limited number of Iranian asylum seekers were registered
Khaama: In one month, 310 people in Afghanistan died of infectious diseases including measles, respiratory infections, Crimean-Congo fever, and diarrhea. The World Health Organization (WHO) reported that 310 people in Afghanistan died from infectious diseases in May. The report highlighted measles, acute respiratory infections, Crimean-Congo hemorrhagic fever, and severe diarrhea as the primary causes. The
8am: Local Taliban officials in Takhar have reported that five individuals have been arrested in the province for playing music. Nizamuddin Umair, the spokesperson for the Taliban’s provincial police command in Takhar, stated on Saturday, 21 June 2025, that these individuals are residents of Taloqan, the capital of Takhar. Click here to read more (external
Amu: Taliban in a statement on Sunday condemned the United States’ airstrikes on Iran’s nuclear facilities, warning that the attacks threaten to destabilize the region. “The violation of the national sovereignty and territorial integrity of the Islamic Republic of Iran is unacceptable,” the statement said, calling on all parties to respect international principles and norms.
Ariana: The Afghanistan Futsal Premier League (AFPL) continued on Sunday with two exciting matches in Kabul, where Noorzad and Perozi Panjshir secured important wins. In Match 29, Noorzad delivered an impressive attacking performance to defeat Arya Forge with a score of 5–3. In Match 30, Perozi Panjshir overcame Zahir Asad with a solid 4–2 victory.
Khaama: Amnesty International urges Pakistan to stop deporting Afghan refugees, renew PoR cards, and uphold international laws protecting those seeking safety. Amnesty International on Friday called on Pakistan to immediately stop deporting Afghan refugees and extend their Proof of Registration (PoR) cards. The call was made on World Refugee Day as part of an appeal
The Guardian (UK): Thousands of Afghans who fled to the US as the Taliban grabbed power again in Afghanistan are in mortal dread of being deported back to danger in the coming weeks amid the Trump administration’s anti-immigration crackdown. Many, including some who assisted US forces in Afghanistan before the botched withdrawal by the military