🇦🇫 Afghanistan

Taliban Terminates Major Oil Contract With China in Afghanistan
July 21 @ 4:04pm ET  
The Taliban has terminated a 25-year oil contract with a Chinese firm over unmet obligations in Afghanistan's Amu Darya basin. This move tests China's diplomatic strategy and Taliban’s stance on foreign investment.
Fourth Circuit Halts Trump Move to End Afghan Deportation Protections
July 15 @ 3:31pm ET  
The Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals temporarily blocked the Trump administration from ending deportation protections for nearly 12,000 Afghans. The stay, effective until July 21, delays the termination of Temporary Protected Status.
Afghan Taxi Drivers Innovate with Handmade Coolers to Combat Heat
July 14 @ 12:40pm ET  
Afghan taxi drivers in Kandahar are beating the heat with handmade air coolers made from barrels and tubes. These DIY solutions provide relief in 40°C temperatures when traditional AC units fail.
ICC Targets Taliban Leaders with Arrest Warrants for Gender Persecution
July 9 @ 8:40pm ET  
The ICC issued arrest warrants on July 8 for Taliban leaders Haibatullah Akhundzada and Abdul Hakim Haqqani for gender persecution. This historic move targets their policies depriving Afghan women and girls of basic rights.
Russia Breaks Ground by Recognizing Taliban as Afghanistan's Government
July 4 @ 10:03am ET  
Russia became the first country to recognize the Taliban as Afghanistan's government on July 3, marking a historic diplomatic shift. This move aims to boost trade and security ties, despite limited global support.
Tragic Loss: Afghan Teen Killed in Israeli Strikes on Iran
June 20 @ 8:40am ET  
Abdul Wali, an 18-year-old Afghan worker, was killed in Israeli airstrikes in Tehran, Iran. His death as the main breadwinner leaves his family in Afghanistan devastated amidst escalating regional tensions.