Afghanistan

Iran warns of continued Afghan drug smuggling despite Taliban’s ban

Afghanistan’s growing role in regional energy and trade

Haqqani meets UAE president amid strengthening ties

Siraj Haqqani met UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed in Abu Dhabi, discussing Afghanistan’s developments and strengthening bilateral ties.

Taliban official calls for reopening of girls’ schools

A senior Taliban official has encouraged the leadership to reconsider restrictions on girls' education, highlighting differing perspectives within the administration. He emphasized that access to education aligns with Islamic principles and called for schools to reopen.

Merkel testifies on Afghanistan withdrawal

Former German Chancellor Angela Merkel testified before a parliamentary committee investigating Germany’s role in the chaotic 2021 Afghanistan withdrawal.

UN moves to unlock stuck climate financing for Afghanistan, agencies say

The U.N. is working to secure $19M in climate financing for Afghanistan, aiming to address droughts and floods without engaging Taliban authorities, as the country remains blocked from climate funds since the 2021 takeover.