8am: In this report, the situation of women has been examined based on three main indicators: inclusion, justice, and security, and it shows that women in Afghanistan are in the lowest global position in terms of security and access to justice. According to the report, severe restrictions on women’s right to work and education have also seriously disrupted their access to humanitarian aid and basic services. Click here to read more (external link).
Hibatullah appoints 15 Taliban officials in latest reshuffle
Mullah Hibatullah Akhundzada
Amu: Taliban leader Hibatullah Akhundzada has appointed 15 Taliban officials to new positions, including their provincial governors, deputy governors and senior security officials, according to a statement. According to a notice released by Taliban spokesman Zabihullah Mujahid, Gul Haidar Shafaq, previously Taliban governor of Jawzjan, was appointed governor of Bamiyan, while Abdullah Sarhadi, the Taliban former Bamiyan governor, was reassigned to Jawzjan. Click here to read more (external link).
Taliban to jail barbers who shave men’s beards for up to 15 months
Daily Mail (UK): Some young men are also reportedly being beaten up and ‘humiliated’ for defying strict cultural laws by daring to pick a Western-style haircut. Offending hairdressers will be referred to the Taliban’s feared judicial authorities and could face up for 15 months in prison. Click here to read more (external link).
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Khalilzad Does Not Represent the United States, Says US State Department
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Afghanistan International: The Taliban’s decision to receive Khalilzad at the level of foreign minister suggested the group views him as a potential intermediary, relying on his experience and contacts to help improve relations between the Taliban and Washington. Click here to read more (external link).
Afghanistan’s Sports in 2025: Historic Wins, Challenges, National Pride
Tolo News: In 2025, Afghanistan experienced notable sporting developments and achievements alongside political, economic, social, and cultural events. During the year, Afghanistan’s under‑17 futsal team competed in the third Asian Youth Games in Bahrain and, after defeating Uzbekistan, Bahrain, China, Thailand, and Iran, won a historic gold medal. Click here to read more (external link).
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Herat Imposes Citywide Ban on Three-Wheeled Vehicles
Khaama: Herat traffic authorities announced a citywide ban on three-wheeled vehicles from major and secondary roads, citing severe congestion, safety concerns, and rising traffic accidents. Taliban traffic authorities in Herat said three-wheeled vehicles will be banned from all main and secondary roads in the city starting Saturday, January 3, following a decision by the provincial Urban Order Commission. Click here to read more (external link).
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Ariana: Mehmood Khan Achakzai, chairman of the Pashtunkhwa Milli Awami Party (PkMAP), has said that Afghanistan currently enjoys greater security and justice than Pakistan, asserting that Islamabad cannot impose its demands on the Afghan people. Achakzai also criticized Pakistan’s policy toward Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP), calling it misguided. He said Pakistan militarized religious seminaries in the past and later shifted blame onto the Islamic Emirate. Click here to read more (external link).
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