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Tawus, a 26-year-old married woman from Daykundi, says a man allegedly backed by the Taliban is trying to force her into a second marriage, driving her into hiding to avoid arrest and coercion. afintl.com/en/202605158550

The Taliban’s Ministry of Justice says a new regulation on marital separation, approved by the group leader, Hibatullah Akhundzada, has been published, setting out conditions for divorce and separation between spouses. afintl.com/en/202605159258

The United States announced on Thursday it would provide $1.8 billion to the United Nations, saying the aid must be spent in line with the foreign policy priorities of President Donald Trump. afintl.com/en/202605151325

Pakistan’s foreign ministry spokesperson, Tahir Andrabi, again claimed that the recent attack on a police post in Bannu was organised and directed from Afghan territory. afintl.com/en/202605153100

The United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) expressed serious concern over the Taliban’s detention of at least three journalists on “unspecified charges”. afintl.com/en/202605140123

The United Nations Development Programme says around 1.4 million more people in Afghanistan fell into livelihood insecurity in 2025 amid deepening economic and humanitarian crises. afintl.com/en/202605148525

Sergei Shoigu, Secretary of Russia’s Security Council, says between 18,000 and 23,000 militants from more than 20 groups are currently active in Afghanistan, calling the situation a major concern for regional security. afintl.com/en/202605142872

Secretary of Russia’s Security Council, Sergei Shoigu says ongoing instability in Afghanistan remains one of the main security threats within the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation. afintl.com/en/202605141924

The European Union says Afghans are facing poverty, food insecurity, climate shocks and widespread displacement, stressing that restrictions on women and girls in Afghanistan must be lifted. afintl.com/en/202605147981

Local sources reported that explosions and gunfire were heard in Kabul early on Thursday, followed by the sound of fighter jets and drones flying over the Afghan capital. afintl.com/en/202605142451

The Afghanistan Shia Commission says it discussed the “insulting treatment” of Shia cleric Ayatollah Hussaindad Sharifiwith Taliban morality officials and urged steps to prevent similar incidents. afintl.com/en/202605135340

A new global displacement report says around 7 million people in Afghanistan were internally displaced last year by conflict and natural disasters, accounting for nearly half of South Asia’s internal displacement cases. afintl.com/en/202605133779

The Taliban’s economic office said it signed a $46 million contract with Indian company TCRC to build and equip laboratory centers in Kabul and nine Afghan customs facilities. afintl.com/en/202605130738

The Taliban has published a new law allowing it to seize land deemed “state-owned”, including existing residential areas, and resell it to residents and property owners. afintl.com/en/202605133409

Medical sources in Kandahar told Afghanistan International that Taliban morality police detained two doctors for treating female patients without a male guardian in private clinics in the city. afintl.com/en/202605133019

Yue Xiaoyong, China’s Special Envoy for Afghanistan, said Pakistan and the Taliban view the Urumqi process positively and are ready to cooperate for peace, security and development. afintl.com/en/202605130965

The European Commission said inviting Taliban officials to Brussels for talks on returning Afghan migrants does not amount to recognising the Taliban government. afintl.com/en/202605134156

The Taliban’s Ministry of Information and Culture confirmed the detention of two Tolo News journalists, saying their cases are under review and no court ruling has yet been issued. afintl.com/en/202605127499

Zabihullah Mujahid, Taliban spokesman, rejected Pakistani claims that the recent attack on a police center in Bannu was planned in Afghanistan, insisting Afghan soil is not used against any country. afintl.com/en/202605120498

United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan said arrests and killings of former Afghan security personnel continued in early 2026, documenting 23 arbitrary detentions, nine torture cases and five killings. afintl.com/en/202605127626