The Taliban rule in Afghanistan continues to make a mockery of humanity. More than a month after Ajmal Haqiqi, a model-YouTuber, along with his three colleagues was arrested by the terrorist outfit, they are being brutally tortured and filmed for voyeuristic pleasures.

Afghan YouTuber assaulted for 'fun' by Taliban terrorists

An Australian journalist, who has been working extensively in Afghanistan for more than 20 years, was detained by the Taliban and was forced to write an apology tweet for writing on the militant groups’ atrocities.

'Taliban detained me for writing against them', Australian journalist details her ordeal to WION

Japan, Singapore, and South Korea have the world's strongest passports, according to the most recent rankings made public by Henley Passport Index. For the sixth year running, a Japanese passport continues to be the most effective and allows for hassle-free travel into 193 nations.

How powerful is the Indian passport? Indians get visa-free access to these 60 countries

In pics - World's most and least powerful passports

Four decades of war have left Afghanistan riddled with deadly land mines. Mine clearance operations have been stalled since the Taliban's conquest in August 2021. Almost 80% of land mine victims in Afghanistan are children. Mariam Wardak gets you a report.

South Asia Diary | Afghanistan's old killing fields claim young lives

Taliban officials, who now run Afghanistan’s highest offices, have asked women employees to send male relatives as replacements to take over their jobs. Molly Gambhir tells you more.

WION Fineprint | Taliban to women: Send us a man to do your job

The return of the Taliban regime in Afghanistan was never good news for the country’s women population. Over the years, the Taliban were infamous for their oppressive rules for women and the new regime is trying to implement similar restrictions once again.

'Asked to introduce male relatives': Taliban look to remove women from public sector roles

Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandak Committee (SGPC), working in tandem with the Indian World Forum and the Indian government, is assisting in the evacuation of vulnerable Afghan minorities.

SGPC facilitates Afghanistan minorities: 21 Afghan Sikhs, including 1 infant to arrive in India today

Taliban’s atrocities in Afghanistan continue to worsen as the group continues to deny that there are displaced people and had blocked the entry of humanitarian aid into the Bamyan region.

Taliban forbid entry of humanitarian aid into Afghanistan's Bamyan province

Afghanistan's Mes Aynak was one of the most important stops on the ancient silk route. The Buddhist settlement sits on top of a valuable copper deposit. A Chinese mining company is threatening to swallow Mes Aynak with a $3 billion project. Mariam Wardak gets you a report.

South Asia Diary | Chinese mine threatens Afghan Buddhist site

In a big development coming from Afghanistan, reports suggest that UAE and Taliban are going to seal a major deal about who is going to run the Kabul Airport. The announcement is expected within weeks.

Report: UAE to run Kabul Airport | Taliban looks to make allies in Gulf

There has not been any letup in the wanton terror attacks in Afghanistan in the recent past as the Taliban-led Kabul government is expected to complete one year in office on August 15 this year.

Opinion | Afghanistan: Kabul Gurudwara under attack

More than 18,000 houses were destroyed by the deadly earthquake in Afghanistan's east. As the rescue operation winds up, the focus is shifting to rebuilding. Can the global community pull together and help Afghanistan recover? Mariam Wardak tells you.

South Asia Diary | Afghanistan rebuilds after deadly earthquake

Over 180 UK contractors are still trapped in Afghanistan, after being left behind during evacuation in 2021. UK govt opens a resettlement scheme for all eligible Afghans, including its own staff. British contractors live in fear & await their fate. Molly Gambhir gets us more

WION Fineprint | British contractors live in hiding in Afghanistan

Toyota Wagon belonging to the founder of the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan, late Mullah Muhammad Umar Mujahid has been dug up and will be cleaned. This Toyota wagon was used by the late Amir to travel from Kandahar to Zabul province during the start of the United States-led invasion, as stated by Muhammad Jalal, who claims to be a peace activist, on Twitter.

Taliban founder Mullah Omar's vehicle that he used to flee during US invasion dug up from ground

Afghanistan's Taliban government has raised the price of coal just hours after Pakistan decided to import more coal from Kabul. Now, Pakistan's PM Shehbaz Sharif has approved the import of the supercritical quality coal from Afghanistan in Pakistani rupees instead of dollars.

Afghanistan's Taliban government hikes prices after Pakistan decides to import coal from Kabul

Thousands of Afghan clerics vowed to remain loyal to the Taliban following the conclusion of the three-day meeting with top leaders from the hardline Islamist group in Kabul.

Taliban’s reclusive leader Akhundzada warns foreigners not to interfere, calls Sharia law supreme

The three-day gathering of Afghan leaders has finally ended. Taliban has called for global recognition. Women's education issue was also raised in the meeting.

3-day gathering of Afghan leaders end: Taliban calls for global recognition

Afghan women activists asserted on Sunday that the Taliban remained illegitimate rulers in spite of endorsement of their hardline rule by thousands of male clerics.

Afghan women activists denounce 'illegitimate' Taliban rule

In a humanitarian effort to help crisis-hit Afghanistan, India has sent 2,500 tonnes of wheat from the Attari-Wagah border. This is the 15th wheat consignment sent from India.

India sends 2500 tonnes of wheat as aid to Afghanistan

On Saturday, trucks carrying 2500 tonnes of wheat from the northern Indian town of Attari headed for Afghanistan, a country in distress.

India sends wheat consignment to earthquake-hit Afghanistan

Hamidi is an Afghan Taekwondo champion who escaped Taliban-ruled Afghanistan and took refuge in France. She is currently training for the 2024 summer Olympics.

Afghan Taekwondo champ escapes Taliban and trains for 2024 summer Olympics

According to the United Nations, the death toll of children in last week's devastating earthquake in southeastern Afghanistan has risen to at least 155. The earthquake has claimed at least 1000 lives, injuring more than three thousands.

UN: Death toll of children rises to 155 in Afghanistan earthquake

A deadly earthquake in eastern Afghanistan has claimed more than 1,000 lives. This was the 50th tremor recorded in the region in the last 5 years. What makes Afghanistan a seismic hotspot? Is there any way to limit the damage from these quakes? Mariam Wardak tells you.

South Asia Diary | Why is Afghanistan prone to earthquakes?

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