Amu: Taliban in a statement on Sunday condemned the United States’ airstrikes on Iran’s nuclear facilities, warning that the attacks threaten to destabilize the region. “The violation of the national sovereignty and territorial integrity of the Islamic Republic of Iran is unacceptable,” the statement said, calling on all parties to respect international principles and norms.Read More...



Amu: Sirajuddin Haqqani, the Taliban’s interior minister, acknowledged on Friday that internal rifts and financial difficulties have delayed infrastructure projects across eastern Afghanistan, including in Paktia Province. Speaking at a public gathering in Paktia, Haqqani said that some development projects had been personally funded by him, but their implementation had been slowed or halted dueRead More...

The Guardian (UK): Thousands of Afghans who fled to the US as the Taliban grabbed power again in Afghanistan are in mortal dread of being deported back to danger in the coming weeks amid the Trump administration’s anti-immigration crackdown. Many, including some who assisted US forces in Afghanistan before the botched withdrawal by the militaryRead More...

Amu: Abu Muslim Farah, the reigning champion of the Afghan Premier League’s fourth season, is set to compete in the preliminary stage of the AFC Challenge League, marking a significant milestone for the country’s football on the continental stage. Click here to read more (external link). More Sports News AFPL: Noorzad 2–1 Perozi Panjshir, SadaqatRead More...

Amu: Taliban counternarcotics units have withdrawn from the Khash district of Badakhshan Province following two days of local protests against the destruction of poppy fields, according to residents and local sources. Sources told Amu TV that the demonstrations erupted after Taliban forces began eradicating poppy crops in the remote district, prompting pushback from farmers whoRead More...

Khaama: In an open letter, 76 Afghanistan’s civil, human rights, and protest organizations called for international accountability and legal proceedings against Zalmay Khalilzad. The letter accuses Khalilzad of direct involvement in the collapse of Afghanistan’s previous government, whitewashing the Taliban, and facilitating their return to power. The signatories also accuse him of promoting immunity forRead More...

Ariana: Amir Khan Muttaqi, Acting Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan (IEA), on Thursday announced that Iranian pilgrims returning from Saudi Arabia to their country via Afghanistan will be exempt from visa requirements for a period of one month. Click here to read more (external link).



Amu: An 18-year-old Afghan national was killed in recent Israeli airstrikes in Iran, and at least three other Afghan citizens were wounded, according to sources familiar with the incident. The young man, identified as Abdul Wali, was originally from Murghab district in Ghor Province and had traveled to Iran roughly six months ago in searchRead More...

Afghanistan International: The Taliban have officially renamed the former American University of Afghanistan (AUAF) as the Afghan International Islamic University and announced plans to relocate and expand the institution in Kabul. Prior to the Taliban’s return to power in 2021, the American University of Afghanistan was widely regarded as one of the country’s top academicRead More...

Amu: As the conflict between Iran and Israel intensifies, dozens of Afghan families in Tehran have fled their homes over the past five days, deepening their displacement and compounding the challenges of life as refugees. Many now face growing uncertainty, without shelter, income or access to basic services. Iran hosts more than 3.3 million AfghanRead More...

By Farangis Najibullah Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty June 17, 2025 Since the Taliban returned to power almost four years ago, few women have been able to keep their jobs amid an increasing array of restrictions on women’s freedoms. Ameena is one of them. Now, Ameena, and the few others like her who haven’t lost their careersRead More...

Khaama: Over 10 countries condemned Afghanistan’s human rights violations, urging international accountability and justice, especially for women, vulnerable groups, and marginalized communities. Countries including Canada, Italy, Indonesia, Qatar, Ireland, South Africa, and Switzerland voiced deep concerns about the systematic suppression of women’s rights and gender-based violence under the Taliban regime. Delegates called for greater internationalRead More...

Ariana: Officials from Afghanistan’s Ministry of Transport and Aviation say that overflights through the country’s airspace have increased following the outbreak of conflict between Iran and Israel. They emphasize that Afghan airspace is secure, and airlines can safely use this route for their flights. “Afghan airspace is completely safe for civilian flights. The number ofRead More...



Amu: Fuel prices have surged in Afghanistan in recent days, a development that traders attribute to the escalating tensions between Israel and Iran. Residents and business owners report that the price of gasoline and diesel has climbed by at least seven afghanis per liter over the past three days. Economic observers warn that if theRead More...

Afghanistan International: The Afghanistan Freedom Front (AFF) has claimed responsibility for an attack on a vehicle carrying Taliban fighters in the capital of Takhar province, saying two members of the group were killed. Local sources in Takhar confirmed to Afghanistan International that an explosion was heard in the city on Saturday night, consistent with the timingRead More...



Amu: “If there is a war between Iran and Israel, our safety will be in danger,” said one migrant, speaking on condition of anonymity. “We don’t know what will happen; our future will become more unclear.” Political and economic analysts warn that intensifying regional conflict could have far-reaching consequences for Afghanistan. “Increased military tensions betweenRead More...

Ariana: An Afghan man who formerly served as an interpreter for the U.S. Army has been detained by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) following his arrest on Thursday at a federal courthouse in downtown San Diego. The man, who is seeking asylum in the United States, was taken into custody shortly after his initialRead More...

Amu: The remarks come amid reported tension within the Taliban’s leadership, particularly concerning what some view as the consolidation of power by Supreme Leader Hibatullah Akhundzada. Taliban insiders have told Amu that Haqqani has grown increasingly vocal in recent months about his dissatisfaction with this centralization. Political analyst Hatef Mokhtar said the comments signal deeperRead More...

By RFE/RL’s Radio Azadi June 13, 2025 Farhad, a resident of Kabul, says everyone in the teeming Afghan capital knows someone who has been forced to seek treatment abroad because pathology labs in Afghanistan cannot accurately diagnose diseases. He says one of his relatives, a 17-year-old girl, has been ill for the past few years, butRead More...

8am: Sayed (pseudonym), another investor in construction projects in Taloqan, stated that despite having legal documents and completing official procedures with government offices in Kabul and Takhar, the Taliban have stopped the construction of his residential high-rise. According to him, the Taliban-appointed mayor demanded three four-room apartments, each 180 square meters, and efforts to resolveRead More...

8am: While Türkiye, like other regional powers, maintains relatively cordial ties with the Taliban, it has also pursued a distinctive and multifaceted approach, most notably by openly hosting opposition factions. In this regard, Türkiye stands alone as the only country where a large number of anti-Taliban figures have found refuge and operate freely. These actorsRead More...

Afghanistan International: Eric Ciotti, leader of France’s right-wing party The Republicans and a member of the National Assembly, met with Ahmad Massoud, head of Afghanistan’s National Resistance Front, during the latter’s visit to Paris this week. Ciotti affirmed that Massoud can count on his and his party’s continued support. Massoud travelled to France to attendRead More...

Afghanistan International: Dozens of protesters were reportedly detained by the Taliban in Afghanistan’s northern Faryab province following a demonstration against the group’s police command in Dawlat Abad district, sources told Afghanistan International. At least four independent sources confirmed that protesters chanted “Long live Dostum”, a reference to Abdul Rashid Dostum, the former vice president andRead More...

8am: Some residents of the capital have expressed concerns about a surge in armed robberies in Kabul. They claim that, contrary to the Taliban’s assertions of ensuring nationwide security, the rates of theft and criminal activities in the capital are on the rise. These residents accuse the Taliban of failing to provide adequate security, voicingRead More...