8am: The Taliban’s claims of economic self-sufficiency and reduced narcotics production are superficial, short-term achievements designed to preserve the power of the ruling elite. In contrast, the people of Afghanistan face polluted villages, generations of illness, widespread poverty, suppression of women, and destruction of prospects for sustainable development. Click here to read more (external link).
Khaama: Severe winter storms across Afghanistan have killed at least 61 people, officials said, compounding an already dire humanitarian crisis across the country. Afghanistan’s National Disaster Management Authority said on Saturday that heavy snowfall and rainfall over recent days left 61 people dead and 110 others injured nationwide. Click here to read more (external link).
Amu: Heavy snow and rain have killed at least 12 people and injured five others across seven provinces in Afghanistan, the Taliban-run disaster management authority said on Friday. The National Disaster Preparedness Authority said the fatalities were reported in Parwan, Nangarhar, Bamyan, Maidan Wardak, Kandahar, Jawzjan and Faryab provinces following severe weather in the past
Ariana: From the early hours of Thursday morning, soft white snowflakes gently settled over the city, transforming its landscape and creating a calm and cheerful atmosphere. Many residents have welcomed the snowfall as a sign of blessing and mercy, expressing happiness at the long-awaited change in weather. Click here to read more (external link). Related
By RFE/RL’s Radio Azadi January 11, 2026 A deadly confrontation at a gold mine in northern Afghanistan has cast new light on the Taliban’s push to expand gold extraction, raising questions about the largely unregulated operations and their foreign — mostly Chinese — backing. The latest incident comes as the Interior Ministry of the Taliban
8am: Many residents of Kabul say plastic bags have taken over daily life in the city. They argue that these bags harm the environment and that authorities should either stop or strictly limit their production and import into Afghanistan. According to residents, the low price and easy access to plastic bags and other plastic products
8am: Many residents of Kabul now speak with growing anxiety about the spread of non-standard high-rise buildings across the city. They say builders have ignored Kabul’s limited capacity, and as a result, daily life has become harder and environmental damage more severe. At a time when the city already struggles with water shortages, heavy air
8am: Residents across Ghazni province speak with deep worry about the industrial factories operating inside their neighborhoods. They say the rapid spread and constant work of these factories have filled the air with poison and pushed many families into serious health problems. Those who live closest to the factories suffer the most and pay the
8am: Many residents of Kabul now live with deep worry as water shortages and pollution spread across the city. They say the water from their taps and wells can no longer be used for drinking, forcing families to spend thousands of Afghanis each month on bottled water. Even then, they do not always trust the
8am: A number of residents in Kabul complain that more people are using low-quality fuel materials, especially plastic, to heat their homes. They say the unpleasant smell and smoke from burning plastic are disturbing and have even made them sick. These residents stress that some people knowingly use plastic because of poverty, while others do