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Taliban, Pakistan begin third round of talks in Istanbul
Amu: The third round of high-level talks between delegations from the Taliban and Pakistan began on Thursday in Istanbul, Turkey, multiple sources confirmed to Amu. Leading the negotiations are Abdul Haq Wasiq, the head of Taliban intelligence, and Asim Munir Malik, Pakistan’s intelligence chief. Other members of the Taliban delegation include Rahmatullah Najib, deputy interior
Afghanistan’s Opium Cultivation Falls 20% in 2025, But Synthetic Drug Trade Expands: UNODC
Khaama: Afghanistan’s opium cultivation fell by 20% in 2025, but UNODC warned synthetic drug production and trafficking are rapidly expanding nationwide. Officials said organized crime groups are shifting to synthetics due to lower costs, easier concealment, and resistance to climate impacts. Click here to read more (external link). Related Taliban Asked UN Not To Report
WHO Warns of Measles Surge in Afghanistan, Urges Urgent Child Vaccinations
Khaama: The World Health Organization has warned of a growing measles outbreak in Afghanistan, urging parents to urgently vaccinate children under five nationwide. WHO noted that malnutrition and limited access to healthcare have worsened the outbreak, leaving many children vulnerable to preventable diseases like measles. Click here to read more (external link). More on Afghan
Taliban Bar Women Without Burqas From Entering Herat Hospital, Say Sources
Afghanistan International: Taliban forces barred women including female doctors from entering Herat Regional Hospital on Wednesday. The ban order was issued because they were not wearing the Taliban-mandated blue burqa, local sources told Afghanistan International. Witnesses said several women were beaten. Click here to read more (external link). More Taliban Restrictions: Cancer Patient Denied Entry
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Afghanistan, Iran draw in Islamic Solidarity Futsal match
Amu: Afghanistan’s national futsal team played to a 2–2 draw against Iran on Thursday in their second match at the Islamic Solidarity Games in Riyadh. Earlier in the tournament, Afghanistan defeated Tajikistan 9–5 in their opening game. Click here to read more (external link). Related Afghanistan’s U-17 futsal champions receive hero’s welcome in Khost
Taliban’s intelligence chief to lead next round of talks with Pakistan in Istanbul
Amu: Abdul Haq Wasiq, the Taliban’s intelligence chief, will lead their delegation for the third round of talks with Pakistan in Istanbul, two sources confirmed. The delegation is expected in Istanbul on Wednesday, a day ahead of the new round of negotiations between the two sides. The second round of talks between a five-member Taliban
How Afghanistan Became India’s Gateway to Central Asia
The National Interest: Afghanistan’s trade and diplomacy are shifting in unexpected ways that reflect broader regional realignments. Four years after India shut its Kabul embassy following the Taliban’s return, bilateral trade has nearly rebounded to pre-2021 levels—even as Afghanistan’s trade through Pakistan collapses. This reversal highlights Pakistan’s waning leverage and India’s quiet re-emergence as a
The Right to Divorce and the Taliban’s Insulting Response: Women Systematically Face Discrimination
8am: The Taliban, in addition to imposing extensive restrictions on women in Afghanistan, have also deprived them of the right to divorce. Several women who have approached the group’s courts seeking divorce due to domestic violence or dissatisfaction with their husbands report that not only were their requests rejected, but they were also labeled as