Amu: KABUL — The third edition of Afghanistan’s Jiu-Jitsu Championship has commenced in Kabul, with athletes from five provinces participating in the competition. The Jiu-Jitsu federation said that 200 martial artists are competing across various age and weight categories. Click here to read more (external link).
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Zalmay Khalilzad
Tolo News: Zalmay Khalilzad, the former US Special Representative for Afghanistan Reconciliation, welcomed this and emphasized that the operations of these media outlets, especially Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty, should be reviewed. He wrote on X: “Those who closely follow those programs report that, far from supporting US policy, several of their country focused programs appear to be staffed by activists rather than journalists.” Click here to read more (external link).
Afghanistan International: Diplomatic sources from the Afghan Embassy in New Delhi have revealed that India’s Ministry of External Affairs is engaged in negotiations to accept Taliban diplomats at the mission. According to these sources, the Taliban plans to send an initial delegation to New Delhi to assess the embassy’s status and determine its operational needs. Click here to read more (external link).
8am: These refugees assert that their situation in Pakistan has now become even more difficult. They claim that in their pursuit of a safer environment, they have endured discrimination, oppression, and harsh treatment by Pakistani police over the past three years. They insist that Western countries, particularly the United States, should not reject or delay their cases, as the Taliban torture, detain, and kill them for their cooperation with the West. Click here to read more (external link).
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Amu: A blast occurred on Saturday evening in front of the Taliban-run Department of Agriculture in Taloqan, the capital of Takhar province, sources told Amu. According to the sources, the explosion targeted a Taliban intelligence forces vehicle using a magnetic bomb. Click here to read more (external link).
Update: AFF Claims Responsibility For Attack On Taliban Convoy In Takhar
Amu: According to the sources, Taliban officials visited the Islam Qala center in Herat on Saturday afternoon (February 8) and warned male employees that shaving or trimming their beards would result in imprisonment. This directive follows previous bans on beard trimming in government institutions and academic environments, reflecting the Taliban’s continued enforcement of strict social codes. Click here to read more (external link).
Khaama: The Turkish Statistical Institute has published the results of its 2024 Address-Based Population Registration System, revealing that 139,251 Afghan citizens are living in Turkey. According to data released on Friday, February 7, Afghan citizens form the second-largest foreign group in Turkey, following Iraqi nationals. Click here to read more (external link).
Ariana: Islamuddin Amiri, former captain of Afghanistan’s national football team, has announced that he will no longer participate in professional games. “With much sadness but without regret, I realize that I am no longer able to adhere to the unwavering standard of excellence that professional football demands. I say this with a heavy heart: I am retiring from the football,” Amiri said on Facebook. He added that his focus now is to become a “great coach.” Click here to read more (external link).