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- 1UN Rapporteur Warns Afghan Human Rights Situation Worsening▼Human Rights Situation In Afghanistan Continues To Deteriorate, Says UN Rapporteur
The UN Special Rapporteur on human rights in Afghanistan says the human rights situation in the country continues to deteriorate. The warning points to ongoing concerns over conditions under Taliban rule, including restrictions on women and girls, and comes as international scrutiny of the Taliban administration remains high.
- 2Pakistan Strikes Afghanistan as Ankara Backs Islamabad●Pakistan Strikes Afghanistan | Pakistan & Türkiye Send a Strong Message
Pakistan has carried out strikes inside Afghanistan, with reports framing the action alongside Türkiye as a coordinated show of strength. The strikes signal rising tensions between Islamabad and Kabul over cross-border security concerns, and commentary suggests Pakistan and Türkiye are sending a strong joint message to the Afghan Taliban leadership. The development is drawing widespread attention across South Asia and the wider Muslim world.
- 3Pakistan Launches Airstrikes In Afghanistan After Kohat Attack●Pakistan Airstrikes In Afghanistan After Kohat Terror Attack Kills 31 | Connecting The Dots
Pakistan carried out airstrikes inside Afghanistan in retaliation for a terror attack in Kohat that killed 31 people. The strikes have heightened tensions between the two neighbours, with Islamabad pointing to militant groups based across the border. The incident has drawn attention to deteriorating Pakistan-Afghanistan relations and the persistent problem of cross-border militancy in the region.
- 4Activists Demand International Recognition of Hazara Genocide▼Dozens of Political and Civil Society Activists Call for International Recognition of “Hazara Genocide”
Dozens of political and civil society activists have issued a joint call urging international recognition of the "Hazara Genocide," referring to the persecution and killings of the Hazara community in Afghanistan and Pakistan. The activists argue that formal recognition by governments and international bodies is a necessary step toward justice, accountability and protection for the Hazara minority, who have long faced targeted violence.
- 5India face Afghanistan in Asian Games 2026 cricket quarter-final▼IND vs AFG, Asian Games 2026 cricket quarter-final: India face Afghanistan in repeat of Hangzhou title match - where to watch live
India will meet Afghanistan in the cricket quarter-final at the Asian Games 2026, a rematch of the Hangzhou 2023 final where India took gold. The match is a knockout, so the loser is eliminated. Fans are searching for live broadcast and streaming details as the tournament reaches its decisive stages in Japan.
- 6Rain threat looms over India-Afghanistan quarter-final●Rain threat looms over lopsided India vs Afghanistan quarter-final
Rain threatens to disrupt the quarter-final between India and Afghanistan in the ongoing cricket tournament. Forecasters warn wet weather could interfere with play in what is already viewed as a heavily one-sided matchup, with India firm favourites to advance. Fans and commentators are watching both the skies and the toss, as a washout could affect how the tie is decided.
- 7Milan event links Hamas and Isis captivity to Iranian and Afghan women●Milan, from Hamas and Isis captivity to the women of Iran and Afganistan
A public event in Milan is drawing attention to women's rights, connecting the experiences of captivity under Hamas and Isis with the situation of women in Iran and Afghanistan. Organisers are framing these cases together as part of a broader discussion on violence and repression against women worldwide. The gathering reflects growing international concern over women's rights in these regions.
- 8Afghan Advocate Asila Wardak Joins Vital Voices Fellowship●Afghan Women’s Rights Advocate Asila Wardak Selected for Vital Voices Global Engage Fellowship
Asila Wardak, a women's rights advocate from Afghanistan, has been selected for the Vital Voices Global Engage Fellowship. The recognition highlights her work defending women's rights at a time when Afghan women face severe restrictions under Taliban rule, including bans on education and most public life. Observers say international fellowships like this help keep Afghan women's voices visible on the global stage.
- 9India face Afghanistan in Asian Games 2026 cricket quarter-final▼IND vs AFG, Asian Games 2026 cricket quarter-final: Schedule and watch India vs Afghanistan live streaming and telecast
India are set to play Afghanistan in a cricket quarter-final at the Asian Games 2026, with the fixture drawing attention to its schedule and broadcast details. Fans are looking for information on live streaming and telecast options as both teams bid for a place in the medal rounds of the tournament's cricket competition.
- 10Pakistan carries out new strikes inside Afghanistan●⚡ NEWS Pakistan Carries Out New Strikes Inside Afghanistan Pakistan has conducted new military strikes within Afghan ter
Pakistan has carried out new military strikes inside Afghan territory, escalating a recurring pattern of cross-border violence. The strikes underscore sharply deteriorating relations between Islamabad and Kabul, with tensions along the border flaring repeatedly in recent months. Observers are watching for an Afghan response and whether diplomatic channels can halt the escalation between the two neighbours.
- 11Aafia Siddiqui case renews scrutiny of War on Terror detentions▼Aafia, Adiala, and the architecture of the War on Terror
Commentary is revisiting the case of Aafia Siddiqui, the Pakistani neuroscientist convicted in the United States of attempting to kill US personnel in Afghanistan, and linking it to conditions at Adiala jail in Rawalpindi, where she could serve time if transferred. Writers frame both as symbols of the post-9/11 detention system, arguing the War on Terror's legal architecture still shapes Pakistani and American politics today.
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Authorities in Kabul have carried out inspections of 75 medicine importers, according to Pajhwok Afghan News. The checks target companies bringing pharmaceutical products into Afghanistan, a sector long plagued by concerns over counterfeit and substandard drugs. The report has drawn attention regionally as Afghans follow efforts to improve oversight of the medicine supply chain.
- 13Two Afghan athletes take silver and bronze at Asian bodybuilding championship●2 Afghan athletes win silver, bronze at Asian bodybuilding, fitness C’ship
Two Afghan athletes have won silver and bronze medals at the Asian bodybuilding and fitness championship, according to Pajhwok Afghan News. The results give Afghanistan a rare podium presence at a regional sporting event and are being noted amid the country's limited international sports participation.