Stories from Kabul · Afghanistan

Afghanistan's Taliban government is providing refuge and support to militants from the Tariq-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) and the Balochistan Liberation Army (BLA). This support renews fears of violence and bloodshed.

A study is utilizing Apple Watch devices and artificial intelligence to assist children with cancer. The initiative is part of the #OpenSchoolDoor campaign aimed at supporting Afghan women and girls.

Peter Hornung stated that the Taliban are gaining diplomatic recognition from Germans despite making no concessions. This situation is problematic for women in Afghanistan, according to Hornung, who himself did not receive a visa for two and a half years.

An explosion in Afghanistan has killed 26 people and injured 61. The exact cause and circumstances of the explosion are still under investigation. Authorities are processing gunpowder and debris from the scene. The CRI News Radio transcript mentions a blast in Afghanistan, but provides no specific details on casualties or location, only that it is a point of international focus. The death toll has reached 26 with 61 people injured. The UN reported that dozens were killed in Afghanistan since October, with the majority of deaths occurring in a single Pakistani airstrike in March. This incident is part of the cross-border conflict between Afghanistan and Pakistan. Pakistan conducted an airstrike on a rehabilitation center, resulting in the deaths of 269 Afghan nationals.

France has initiated Operation Appagant, an airlift to evacuate French nationals and Afghan collaborators from Kabul. The mission uses Kabul International Airport as the sole exit point.

New authorities from the Taliban appeared before cameras in Kabul. Their presence signifies a change in the local governance structure. The motivations behind the attempted breach are currently unclear. Taliban forces maintained control of the checkpoint.

Between August 17 and 18, France exfiltrated 216 people, including 184 Afghans. One man who worked with French military personnel reported he has been unable to leave his home for two days.

An interpreter reported that evacuees are being blocked from entering the Kabul airport by American security personnel. People are reportedly stuck in a desperate situation as security forces deny entry to those without specific documentation or embassy coordination.

The Afghan Ministry of Higher Education has stopped issuing documents to women regarding their education. Officials are now refusing to authenticate diplomas and certificates required for employment or study abroad, according to Afghanistan International. The Ministry has also prohibited universities from responding to international inquiries concerning student qualifications. The Afghan Ministry of Foreign Affairs has stopped certifying women's educational documents, including diplomas and certificates required for work or study abroad. These actions follow previous Taliban restrictions on women's access to schools and universities within Afghanistan.

The American government has decided to impose a travel ban on the Taliban. The ban does not apply to the Afghan government, according to the report. This decision follows a warning from the United Nations Security Council.