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The shortage of drinking water exacerbates the humanitarian crisis in Kabul, where recurrent droughts, depletion of underground reserves and population growth threaten access to water for millions of people. The emergency is in addition to a deep economic crisis that strikes Afghanistan, where about 22 million people need humanitarian assistance to survive. Ondine de Gaulle report for France 24.
As Pakistan's influence in Afghanistan comes under strain, India is rebuilding ties with the Taliban in Kabul. Can New Delhi turn this diplomatic opening into lasting strategic gains?
Pakistan's decision to suspend Khyber Pakhtunkhwa's provincial government could further strain already tense relations between Islamabad and Kabul.
Pakistan's decision to suspend Khyber Pakhtunkhwa's provincial government could further strain already tense relations between Islamabad and Kabul.
The EU, the Spanish Government and the FIDE are taking supportive action to seek the release of the three chess players detained a week ago with a moderate optimism
Without resources to survive, Marjan Salehi, her partner and her 15-month-old baby try to get the Administration to provide them with an alternative to living
Kabul says the strikes killed 9 women and children in Kunar and Helmand provinces, as Pakistan says 22 fighters killed.
Relations strain further as Afghanistan and Pakistan trade accusations over terrorism and cross-border violence.
As soon as they see a cop, drivers in Afghanistan turn off their radio and sound equipment for fear of being arrested. Since 2021, Kabul had to turn off its melodies because of the strict restrictions imposed by the Taliban Government. Only religious or patriotic songs authorized by the authorities are allowed to be heard in public space. In 2025, four Afghan musicians were sentenced to 15 months in prison by the Taliban for organizing a night touch.
As soon as they see a cop, drivers in Afghanistan turn off their radio and sound equipment for fear of being arrested. Since 2021, Kabul had to turn off its melodies because of the strict restrictions imposed by the Taliban Government. Only religious or patriotic songs authorized by the authorities are allowed to be heard in public space. In 2025, four Afghan musicians were sentenced to 15 months in prison by the Taliban for organizing a night touch.
In a new military offensive in Afghanistan, Pakistan claimed the death of 28 militia members in shelling in response to two recent attacks on its territory, held by militants on the Afghan side of the border. However, Kabul accuses Islamabad of the death of three civilians killed and four injured during the night attacks, figures supported by the UN. The escalation threatens a calm of almost three months in cross-border tensions.
