Stories from Kabul · Afghanistan

The Taliban has introduced a new divorce code in Afghanistan that includes provisions for child marriage.

Pakistan has warned Afghanistan of a stern response if terrorist attacks originate from Afghan soil. Minister Khawaja Asif stated that Pakistan reserves the right to target terrorist hideouts within Afghanistan.

A magnitude 4.8 earthquake occurred in the Hindu Kush region of Afghanistan. The earthquake had a depth of 118 km and its epicenter was located at 70.70°E 36.33°N.

Pakistan has blamed neighboring Afghanistan for harboring militant groups responsible for recent attacks that killed nearly 30 people. The Taliban government in Afghanistan has not commented on the allegations.

The Taliban are actively recruiting youth, integrating them into their society. This recruitment is not solely a political grouping but follows a specific ideology.

The UN expressed concern over the detention of at least three journalists by the Taliban government in Afghanistan. Specific charges were cited for the detentions.

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.