Chronic illness and mental health challenges threaten millions across Afghanistan

In response, Afghanistan’s Ministry of Public Health approved a national health policy in March 2025 prioritizing NCD prevention, cancer care, and mental health.

Austria to continue deporting Afghan citizens, officials say

Austrian Chancellor Christian Stocker has confirmed that his government intends to pursue deportations of Afghan nationals, despite concerns that such a move would violate international law....

Cyberattack disrupts Heathrow, Berlin and Brussels airports

Brussels Airport asked airlines to cut half their flights through Monday, warning of up to 140 additional cancellations.

WFP warns 4.7 million mothers and children face malnutrition in Afghanistan

Aid agencies have launched urgent appeals for funds to deliver food, shelter, and medical support to affected communities, placing additional strain on the country’s fragile aid...

Four major Western nations recognise Palestinian state, to fury of Israel

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu condemned the move.

Asia Cup 2025: Pakistan’s qualification hopes still alive despite defeat to India

Pakistan will next face Sri Lanka on Tuesday, in what is seen as a must-win contest.

Saar: Pakistan-Saudi defense pact’s impact on Afghanistan

Tahawol: IEA’s response to Trump’s Bagram remarks

IEA rejects Trump’s call to retake Bagram, cites Doha Agreement

The Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan (IEA) has strongly rejected U.S. President Donald Trump’s recent call for Washington to retake Afghanistan’s Bagram Air Base, underscoring that the...

Afghanistan spin duo reprimanded for ICC Code of Conduct breach

Afghanistan’s spinners Noor Ahmad and Mujeeb Ur Rahman have been reprimanded for breaching Level 1 of the ICC Code of Conduct during the Asia Cup clash...

Afghanistan’ economic commission approves new policy for mineral processing, exports

Officials said the approved measures have been submitted to the Supreme Leader of the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan for final approval.

Afghanistan, Malaysia hold talks to boost bilateral cooperation, humanitarian support

The talks also highlighted Malaysia’s recent humanitarian assistance to Afghanistan following deadly earthquakes in Kunar province.

Mastermind of Jaffar Express attack killed in Afghanistan, Pakistani sources claim

Rehman, described as a trainer and operational leader of the group’s Majeed Brigade, was reportedly killed on September 17 under unclear circumstances.

IEA rejects Trump’s Bagram remarks, vows no compromise on Afghan sovereignty

Fitrat insisted Afghanistan’s armed forces were capable of defending the country without foreign assistance.

Trump threatens ‘bad things’ if Afghanistan refuses to return Bagram base

Asked later whether he would consider sending in troops to retake the base, Trump did not give a direct answer. “We won’t talk about that,” he...

UK fighter jets launch NATO air defence mission over Poland

Two Typhoons departed from a base in eastern England on Friday night, flew the sortie over Poland, and returned early Saturday morning, according to the Ministry...

Japan allocates $1 million for earthquake relief in Afghanistan

Japan announced on Saturday an emergency contribution of $1 million to the World Food Programme (WFP) and the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent...

Tahawol: Discussion on US effort to retake Bagram Air Base

Saar: Defense pact between Pakistan and Saudi Arabia discussed

ACB names squad for white-ball series against Bangladesh

The Afghanistan Cricket Board’s (ACB) National Selection Committee on Saturday finalized the Afghanistan national team squads for the upcoming white-ball series against Bangladesh, scheduled to be...