8am: Juma Khan Fateh, a disgruntled Taliban commander who had clashed with non-local fighters of the group in Nusay district of Badakhshan last Tuesday, was transferred to Faizabad today by a Taliban helicopter. Meanwhile, the process of disarming the forces under his command is proceeding intensively. A local source says that Juma Khan’s men have
Amu: The Afghanistan Cricket Board has named a 15-member Afghanistan A squad for the 20th Asian Games in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan, with Darwish Rasooli set to captain the side. The cricket competition is scheduled to run from Sept. 24 to Oct. 3, according to the board. The Afghanistan A side, also known as AfghanAbdalyan, includes experienced
8am: Local sources say that Juma Khan Fateh has rejected a meeting with Fasihuddin Fitrat, the Taliban’s chief of army staff, and clashes between fighters from the two sides are continuing in Badakhshan. Sources told the Hasht-e Subh Daily on Sunday, August 16, that following the rejection of the meeting, a verbal dispute broke out
Khaama: Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said Tehran has no restrictions on issuing visas to Afghan citizens and that the Foreign Ministry is ready to cooperate in facilitating the visa process. Araghchi said Iran also wants to expand trade, cross-border travel and economic cooperation with Afghanistan, emphasizing that many issues affecting communities along the two
NPR: Hundreds of Afghans who fought alongside U.S. troops and supported the U.S. government in Afghanistan are now worried their green cards could be revoked. Under this Trump administration, the letters and revocations come at a time when Afghan nationals feel particularly left out of the legal immigration system. The U.S. has paused other avenues
Afghanistan International: As fighting intensifies in Nusay district of Badakhshan’s Darwaz area, the Afghanistan Freedom Front says it carried out a “pre-emptive” attack on Taliban positions in Zebak district. The group said on Saturday, 15 August, that its forces targeted Taliban positions on the front lines in Zebak with mortars. Click here to read more
Daud Khattak Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty August 15, 2026 A lack of rights, falling wages, deteriorating living conditions: Five years of Taliban rule have brought changes to Afghanistan, but not the ones many Afghans hoped for. Though roadside bombs and violent clashes between warring factions have largely subsided, the country faces a profound economic crisis,
Khaama: The call for renewed U.S. engagement comes as Afghanistan continues to face significant diplomatic, economic and humanitarian challenges. Despite growing ties with regional countries, the country remains internationally isolated, while restrictions on women and girls, including limits on education, employment and participation in public life, continue to draw international criticism. Click here to read