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- 1UN Rapporteur Warns Afghan Human Rights Situation Worsening▼Human Rights Situation In Afghanistan Continues To Deteriorate, Says UN Rapporteur
The UN Special Rapporteur on human rights in Afghanistan says the human rights situation in the country continues to deteriorate. The warning points to ongoing concerns over conditions under Taliban rule, including restrictions on women and girls, and comes as international scrutiny of the Taliban administration remains high.
- 2Pakistan Strikes Afghanistan as Ankara Backs Islamabad●Pakistan Strikes Afghanistan | Pakistan & Türkiye Send a Strong Message
Pakistan has carried out strikes inside Afghanistan, with reports framing the action alongside Türkiye as a coordinated show of strength. The strikes signal rising tensions between Islamabad and Kabul over cross-border security concerns, and commentary suggests Pakistan and Türkiye are sending a strong joint message to the Afghan Taliban leadership. The development is drawing widespread attention across South Asia and the wider Muslim world.
- 3Suicide blast at Pakistan checkpost kills 13▼Pakistan blast: 13 killed, 30 injured in TTP suicide attack at checkpost
A suicide bombing claimed by the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan struck a security checkpost in Pakistan, killing 13 people and injuring 30 others. The attack is one of the deadliest recent strikes attributed to the TTP, which has intensified assaults on security forces. Officials reported casualties among personnel at the post, and the attack has renewed concern over deteriorating security along Pakistan's border regions.
- 4Pakistan repels border attack, several Taliban fighters killed▼Pakistan thwarts border attack, several Taliban dead
Pakistan says its forces have thwarted an attack along the border, with several Taliban fighters reported killed in the exchange. Details on the exact location and casualties remain limited, but the incident adds to ongoing tensions between Islamabad and the Afghan Taliban leadership over cross-border militancy.
- 5South Africa and Malala Discuss Afghan Women's Rights▼South Africa, Malala Discuss Afghan Women’s Rights
South Africa and Nobel Peace Prize laureate Malala Yousafzai held talks focused on the rights of Afghan women, who have faced sweeping restrictions on education and public life under Taliban rule. The meeting signals growing international pressure on the issue, with Malala remaining one of the most prominent advocates for girls' schooling in Afghanistan.
- 6Afghan Advocate Asila Wardak Joins Vital Voices Fellowship▼Afghan Women’s Rights Advocate Asila Wardak Selected for Vital Voices Global Engage Fellowship
Afghan women's rights advocate Asila Wardak has been selected for the Vital Voices Global Engage Fellowship, a program supporting women leaders worldwide. The recognition highlights her ongoing work defending women's rights in Afghanistan at a time when Taliban restrictions have sharply curtailed Afghan women's education, employment and public life. Observers see the fellowship as international backing for Afghan women's voices in exile and advocacy networks.
- 7Taliban Arrest Three Over Alleged Starlink Use in Khost▼Taliban Arrest Three Over Alleged Use of Starlink Satellite Internet in Khost
Taliban authorities have arrested three people in Khost province, Afghanistan, over the alleged use of Starlink satellite internet terminals, according to the Kabul Tribune. The detentions highlight the Taliban's restrictions on internet access and their efforts to control unlicensed satellite communications, which bypass the country's state-controlled telecommunications infrastructure.
- 8Aisha Wahab Urges US Diplomatic Engagement with Afghanistan●Aisha Wahab Calls for US Diplomatic Engagement with Afghanistan
California State Senator Aisha Wahab, the first Afghan-American elected to a US state legislature, is calling on Washington to pursue diplomatic engagement with Afghanistan. She argues that continued isolation of the country worsens conditions for ordinary Afghans and that dialogue is needed to address humanitarian and security concerns, a position that is drawing attention among Afghan communities and policymakers.
- 9Afghanistan Central Bank and ACGF sign cooperation agreement●Afghanistan Central Bank, ACGF sign cooperation agreement
Da Afghanistan Bank and the Afghanistan Credit Guarantee Foundation have signed a cooperation agreement. The deal is expected to support lending and financial sector development, though details of what the agreement covers have not been spelled out. Afghanistan's banking sector has faced isolation and restrictions since the Taliban takeover in 2021, making any new institutional cooperation notable.
- 10Afghan government says it is fostering climate for foreign investment●Govt creating favorable environment to attract foreign investment: Zabihullah
Zabihullah, a spokesman for Afghanistan's Taliban administration, said the government is creating a favorable environment to attract foreign investment. The statement comes as the administration seeks international engagement and economic recognition amid widespread sanctions and a prolonged financial crisis. Officials have repeatedly promoted mining, trade and investment opportunities to potential foreign partners, though large-scale international investment has yet to materialize on a significant scale.