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Mysterious Death of 17-Year-Old Afghan Girl Sparks Outrage
Khaama: A 17-year-old Afghan girl, Farkhunda, has died under mysterious circumstances in Kabul, just weeks after her marriage. Taliban authorities claim it was a stroke, but suspicions persist. She had married about six weeks before her death, reportedly under pressure from her husband’s family, which has close ties to the Taliban. Women’s rights activists have
Pakistan welcomes Iran’s offer to mediate with Taliban
Amu: Pakistan said Monday that it welcomed Iran’s offer to mediate between Islamabad and Taliban, as tensions between the two sides escalate over cross-border militancy, trade disruptions, and a security crisis. “We appreciate the offer of mediation from our brotherly country, Iran,” said Tahir Hussain Andrabi, spokesperson for Pakistan’s Foreign Office. “Pakistan is always in
Afghan snooker players advance to round of 32 at 2025 World Championship
Ariana: Afghan snooker players Mohammad Rais Hotak and Mohammad Mir Noorzai have advanced to the Round of 32 at the 2025 Snooker and Billiards World Championship, held in Muscat, Oman. Both players delivered a commanding performance, defeating their Omani opponents with a 3–0 scoreline. The 2025 World Championship, hosted by Oman, runs from November 15
Afghanistan Pivots To Central Asia As It Seeks To End Economic Dependence On Pakistan
By Farangis Najibullah Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty November 16, 2025 Afghanistan is seeking to significantly bolster trade with the oil-rich countries of Central Asia as it attempts to end its economic dependence on Pakistan, which has historically been Kabul’s biggest trading partner. But experts warn that geography, high costs, and political constraints will hinder efforts by
Afghan refugees returning from Pakistan report widespread abuse, property seizures, and forced deportations
Ariana: Afghan migrants returning from Pakistan say mistreatment by Pakistani police and authorities has intensified in recent months. Many of those who recently crossed back into Afghanistan through Spin Boldak in Kandahar are reporting widespread abuse, the seizure of their homes and property, and the forced deportation of unaccompanied children. Click here to read more
Taliban’s cabinet largely dominated by leaders from Kandahar
Amu: The provincial skew underscores what critics describe as the Taliban’s insular and exclusionary approach to governance. Cabinet roles are overwhelmingly filled by ethnic Pashtuns from the south and southeast, while much of the country — including major provinces such as Kabul, Nangarhar, Herat, and Balkh — are entirely absent from the cabinet’s makeup. Women,
Tolo News in Dari – November 16, 2025
Targeted Killings of Former Soldiers: Taliban Kill 10 in Less Than Four Months
8am: The findings of this report indicate that these former military personnel were killed by the Taliban from August to November of this year, in the provinces of Ghor, Herat, Badakhshan, Khost, Kabul, Baghlan, Kunduz, and Takhar. According to the report, some of these former soldiers were directly shot, while others were killed after being
Church and College Leaders Work to Free a Detained Afghan Student
NYT: The circumstances of Mr. Faqirzada’s detainment by immigration officials have become increasingly common as President Trump uses more aggressive tactics to expel immigrants, including those like Mr. Faqirzada who have followed legal procedures to gain citizenship. While some immigration cases have been thrust into the limelight, tens of thousands of migrants have wound up