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Khalilzad Slams Hekmatyar's Legacy, Labels Him 'Butcher of Kabul'

Afghanistan, Sept. 17 -- Former U.S. envoy Zalmay Khalilzad slammed Gulbuddin Hekmatyar's violent legacy, labeling him the "Butcher of Kabul," citing wartime atrocities, failed political ambitions, an... Read More


UNICEF Calls for End to Restrictions as Mental Health Issues, Child Marriages Rise in Afghanistan

Afghanistan, Sept. 17 -- UNICEF warned that restrictions on girls' education in Afghanistan are fueling rising mental health problems and early marriages, urging authorities to lift the ban immediatel... Read More


Nearly 3,000 Executed in Iran Since Mahsa Amini's Death, Rights Group Says

Afghanistan, Sept. 17 -- Iran Human Rights reported nearly 3,000 executions since Mahsa Amini's death, including women, protesters, and minors, describing them as tools of repression and intimidation.... Read More


Internet Shutdown Blocks Afghan Girls From Online Education

Afghanistan, Sept. 17 -- An internet shutdown in several Afghanistan provinces has blocked thousands of girls from accessing online schools, cutting off their last chance for continued education oppor... Read More


Afghanistan and Iran Hold Talks to Boost Trade and Investment

Afghanistan, Sept. 17 -- Afghanistan and Iran held high-level talks to expand trade, ease transit restrictions, and explore new investment opportunities, aiming to raise bilateral commerce to $10 bill... Read More


Israel Proposes New Security Agreement to Syria Amid U.S.-Brokered Talks

Afghanistan, Sept. 17 -- Israel has proposed a new security agreement to Syria during U.S.-brokered talks in London, though sources caution progress remains limited and a final deal unlikely. Israel ... Read More


UK Contributes £3 Million to Earthquake Survivors in Kunar

Afghanistan, Sept. 17 -- The United Kingdom has pledged £3 million in humanitarian aid for Kunar earthquake survivors, providing health services, safe water, emergency shelter, and special suppor... Read More


Fiber-Optic Internet Services Cut in Badakhshan

Afghanistan, Sept. 17 -- Fiber-optic internet services have been suspended in Badakhshan, disrupting connectivity in Faizabad and nearby districts, as part of broader restrictions affecting multiple A... Read More


Modi, Trump Exchange Birthday Greetings Amid Trade and Ukraine Tensions

Afghanistan, Sept. 17 -- Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi thanked U.S. President Donald Trump for birthday wishes and praise, even as tensions persist over trade disputes and India's Russian oil pu... Read More


Internet Shutdown Causes Major Banking Disruptions in Afghanistan

Afghanistan, Sept. 17 -- An internet shutdown across several Afghanistan provinces has severely disrupted banking services, forcing authorities to exempt financial institutions, while restrictions on ... Read More