Iran to Invest $5 Billion in Afghanistan’s Iron Ore Sector

Iran will invest $5 billion in Afghanistan’s iron ore sector, aiming to increase steel production and future profits. The Islamic Republic of Iran is set to invest $5 billion in Afghanistan’s iron ore mining industry, according to a report by Iran’s state- …

Rights Activists slam UN’s ‘Mosaic’ Plan for undermining Legal and Moral Legitimacy in Afghanistan

Rights activists criticize the UN’s ‘Mosaic’ plan, saying it lacks public mandate and undermines legal and moral legitimacy in Afghanistan. A coalition of human rights activists has issued a strong statement condemning the United Nations’ proposed “Mosaic” …

Uzbekistan and Afghanistan: A New Era of Limited Recognition

In early May, Uzbekistan’s Deputy Minister of Agriculture Jamshid Abduzukhurov and the governor of Afghanistan’s Balkh Province, Haji Muhammad Yusuf Wafa, signed a bilateral agreement concerning the joint management of the Amu Darya water resources, …

British Embassy: 46% of Married Women in Afghanistan Face Physical Violence

The British Embassy for Afghanistan reports that 46 percent of married Afghan women experience physical violence, 34 percent suffer psychological abuse, and 6 percent are subjected to sexual violence. The embassy released these figures on Tuesday, May 13, …

Trump Administration: TPS for Afghanistan Will Terminate July 12, 2025

On May 12, 2025, Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Kristi Noem announced that she will not renew Afghanistan’s Temporary Protected Status (TPS) designation, meaning that the designation, including work authorization documents, will expire …

Taliban government in Afghanistan bans chess due to gambling concerns

The Taliban government in Afghanistan has banned chess indefinitely, due to gambling concerns.  The tactical, strategic board game has been banned until further notice, while officials determine its compatibility with Islamic law.  In particular, gambling …

FIFA's recognition of Afghanistan women's soccer team doesn't go far enough

Mother's Day was celebrated by Canadian soccer through a variety of events and activities at NSL matches this weekend. Not only recognizing the impact that women make on the pitch but off it and in wider society. It was also a nod to all women working …

OCHA warns of urgent Aid Funding shortage in Afghanistan

OCHA warns that a severe funding shortfall threatens humanitarian aid in Afghanistan, leaving millions without essential support and relief services. The United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) has announced that due to a …

Ex-UK special forces soldiers accuse colleagues of war crimes in Iraq and Afghanistan

Former members of Britain’s Special Forces have accused fellow soldiers of war crimes committed in Iraq and Afghanistan. In an investigation aired on May 12 by BBC Panorama, ex-SAS and SBS soldiers accused their comrades of executing unarmed detainees, …

Best photos of May 12: Hajj pilgrims leaving Afghanistan to rehearsal for Eurovision