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25th anniversary of September 11 commemorations

24 clusters · 1327 sources · last updated about 10 hours ago

Latest: September 11 attacks: Personal reflections on the 25th anniversary

As the 25th anniversary of the September 11 attacks arrives, the United States and Canada are engaged in widespread commemorations at Ground Zero, the Pentagon, and Shanksville, Pennsylvania. In New York City, tributes i

Impact of global terrorism on security and politics

2 clusters · 7 sources · last updated 1 day ago

Latest: Historical terrorist attacks reshape global security and politics

Historical terrorist attacks, particularly the September 11 attacks on the World Trade Center and the Pentagon, have fundamentally reshaped global security, political landscapes, and military strategies. The 9/11 attacks

Taliban repression and human rights in Afghanistan

2 clusters · 9 sources · last updated 3 days ago

Latest: Afghanistan: UN warns of worsening human rights and gender apartheid

The United Nations has intensified its criticism of the Taliban regarding the systematic repression of women and general human rights violations in Afghanistan. On the one-year anniversary of the ban on women accessing

Aisha Wahab sworn in as first Afghan American in Congress

6 clusters · 80 sources · last updated 3 days ago

Latest: Aisha Wahab faces scrutiny over Taliban diplomacy comments

State Senator Aisha Wahab has been sworn in as a member of the U.S. House of Representatives, becoming the first Afghan American to serve in Congress. Wahab won the special election for California’s 14th Congressional Di

Pakistan-Afghanistan border conflict and humanitarian crisis

61 clusters · 214 sources · last updated 5 days ago

Latest: Afghanistan maternity care crisis threatens mothers and children

The humanitarian crisis in Afghanistan has intensified as funding shortages and border instability exacerbate malnutrition and healthcare collapse. By late August 2026, UNICEF warned that approximately one million childr

Taliban restrictions on female education in Afghanistan

6 clusters · 48 sources · last updated 5 days ago

Latest: Afghanistan faces education crisis amid gender bans and infrastructure shortages

The educational crisis in Afghanistan has intensified, with UNESCO reporting that approximately 2.4 million girls are currently barred from secondary education. This figure represents an increase of 200,000 since the pre

Taliban diplomatic engagement and regional tensions

5 clusters · 17 sources · last updated 6 days ago

Latest: Taliban invites U.S. investment in Afghan minerals and infrastructure

Marking the fifth anniversary of their return to power, the de facto Taliban government has issued calls for increased international engagement and peaceful coexistence. The Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan stated its desi

SOLA school relocation to Rwanda

2 clusters · 5 sources · last updated 7 days ago

Latest: Sola School establishes permanent base in Rwanda for Afghan girls

The School of Leadership Afghanistan (SOLA), formerly the only all-girls boarding school in Afghanistan, has established a permanent campus in Kigali, Rwanda. This relocation follows the 2021 fall of Kabul and subsequent

Humanitarian and human rights crisis in Taliban-led AF

21 clusters · 294 sources · last updated 7 days ago

Latest: Afghanistan: Women face systemic oppression under Taliban rule

As of September 2026, the Taliban mark five years of control over Afghanistan, characterized by profound societal transformations and a severe humanitarian crisis. While the regime reports annual tax revenues of approxim

Germany expands Afghan deportations via Taliban agreement

11 clusters · 72 sources · last updated 12 days ago

Latest: Taliban defends protest ban as Germany approves technical mission

In late July 2026, Germany expanded its deportation regime for Afghan citizens. A new federal decree removed previous restrictions that limited expulsions to criminals and security threats, enabling the removal of adult,

Pakistan-Taliban security and diplomatic relations

2 clusters · 5 sources · last updated 12 days ago

Latest: Pakistan demands Taliban prevent Afghan soil from being used for terrorism

Pakistan has expressed openness to a bilateral security mechanism with the Taliban to coordinate information and resolve disputes. Proposed by Taliban Interior Minister Sirajuddin Haqqani, the mechanism would involve com

Taliban delegation visit to Belarus

2 clusters · 4 sources · last updated 14 days ago

Latest: Belarus censors images of Taliban delegation visit

A 13-member Taliban delegation visited Belarus to discuss industrial, technological, and agricultural cooperation. The delegation toured various facilities, including the BelAZ heavy machinery plant and the Slutz cheese-

US-Iran geopolitical and terrorism policy tensions

2 clusters · 4 sources · last updated 18 days ago

Latest: US policy on Iran has undermined the war on Sunni terrorism

Discussions regarding Iran involve its designation as a state sponsor of terrorism and the internal pressures facing the nation. While the U.S. State Department has maintained Iran’s terrorism designation since 1984, dat

Women's rights and legal challenges in Afghanistan

2 clusters · 6 sources · last updated 19 days ago

Latest: Afghanistan: 18-year-old woman seeks divorce amid Taliban rule

Reports from Afghanistan highlight the legal and social challenges faced by women under Taliban rule regarding marriage and domestic autonomy. In Badghis province, a 17-year-old girl has been imprisoned for 21 months af

Women's rights and education under Taliban rule

2 clusters · 2 sources · last updated 20 days ago

Latest: Hamid Karzai describes life under Taliban restrictions and the crisis in girls' education

Under Taliban rule, Afghan women face increasing systemic oppression and social isolation. Journalist Zara Zoya has reported that women are being excluded from many sectors of life, noting that Afghanistan remains the on

Legacy of US withdrawal and Taliban rule in Afghanistan

2 clusters · 7 sources · last updated 21 days ago

Latest: Afghanistan marks five years since Taliban takeover and US withdrawal

Five years after the United States military withdrawal from Afghanistan concluded on August 30, 2021, the consequences of the exit continue to shape both American foreign policy and Afghan domestic governance. In the Un

Taliban detention of UN staff in Herat

2 clusters · 15 sources · last updated 23 days ago

Latest: Taliban release two UN staff members detained in Herat

On August 9, 2026, the Taliban’s General Directorate of Intelligence detained two Afghan employees of the United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) in Herat. United Nations deputy spokesman Farhan Haq conf

Taliban restrictions on Afghan tourism

2 clusters · 7 sources · last updated 24 days ago

Latest: Afghanistan seeks to boost economy through tourism under Taliban rule

The Taliban-led government in Afghanistan is attempting to revitalize the national economy by promoting tourism to its natural landscapes and historical sites, such as the Bamiyan ruins and Band-e-Amir National Park. Off

Kabul school grenade explosion

2 clusters · 19 sources · last updated 24 days ago

Latest: Kabul education centre explosion injures dozens of children

A hand grenade explosion occurred near a private school in the Dasht-e Barchi neighborhood of Kabul, an area predominantly inhabited by the Shia Hazara minority. The blast took place as students were being dismissed from

Taliban diplomatic and economic engagement

2 clusters · 11 sources · last updated 27 days ago

Latest: Afghanistan pursues economic ties with Belarus and Uzbekistan

The Taliban government is actively pursuing diplomatic and economic engagement to overcome international isolation. While Russia is the only nation to officially recognize the administration, several other entities, incl

Pakistan-Afghanistan regional security tensions

2 clusters · 6 sources · last updated 27 days ago

Latest: Pakistan warns Taliban regime is destabilizing the region

A United Nations report indicates that the Afghan Taliban’s support for the Tehreek-i-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) has increased the frequency and lethality of terrorist attacks in Pakistan. The report, covering December 2025

Afghanistan gold mining sector expansion

2 clusters · 8 sources · last updated 29 days ago

Latest: Afghanistan shifts economic focus from opium to gold mining

Following a ban on opium cultivation that has reduced poppy farming by 95% since 2021, the Taliban government is shifting Afghanistan’s economic focus toward the mining sector. To boost state revenue amid a lack of inter

Taliban smartphone restrictions in Afghanistan

2 clusters · 2 sources · last updated 30 days ago

Latest: Afghanistan universities implement smartphone ban

In mid-June, the Taliban issued a directive prohibiting Afghan government employees from using smartphones, warning that violations could result in dismissal or court proceedings. Implementation has been inconsistent; so