Afghanistan's main universities reopened Saturday six months after the Taliban returned to power, but only a trickle of women went back to now-segregated classes.

Afghanistan's main universities reopen after six months, few women return

The Indian men`s football team will have to contend with Hong Kong, Afghanistan and Cambodia in its bid to qualify for next year`s AFC Asian Cup in China. India, who are ranked 104th in FIFA Rankings, have drawn lower-ranked opponents in Hong Kong (148), Afghanistan (150) and Cambodia (171) in the draw for the final qualifying round conducted virtually in the Malaysian capital on Thursday.

AFC Asian Cup: Sunil Chhetri-led India to face Hong Kong, Afghanistan, Cambodia in final qualifiers

In a humanitarian gesture, India sent a convoy of 50 trucks carrying wheat to war-torn Afghanistan via Pakistan. It is said to be the first consignment of aids India has planned for the Afghan nation.

India sends a convoy of 50 trucks carrying wheat to war-torn Afghanistan via Pakistan

US State Department said on Tuesday that the US had restricted import of cultural and historical items from Afghanistan with an aim to prevent "terrorists" from profiting.

US imposes restriction on importing Afghan cultural items

Women working in Afghan government departments must cover up -- even with a blanket if necessary -- or they may lose their jobs, the Taliban's religious police said Tuesday.

Women workers must cover up 'even with a blanket', say Afghan Taliban

A number of Afghan men and women staged protests demanding the release of the frozen assets that have led to the deteriorating humanitarian crisis in the war-torn nation.

Protesters demand release of Afghanistan's frozen assets

The members of the Jogi ethnic minority group living in Kabul have complained of the dearth of basic living necessities amid deprivation of national identity, local media reported.

Afghanistan: Members of Jogi minority demand basic necessities, rights

Six-year-old Haider, trapped in well in Afghanistan for three days, dies

Despite economic hardships under the Taliban regime, Afghans keep ancient equestrian sport Buzkashi alive. The word Buzkashi literally translates to 'pulling the goat'. WION tells you more in this report.

Afghanistan kick-starts a new season of Buzkashi games

The ongoing conflict on the Durand line between Afghanistan and Pakistan border escalates. Taliban said that Pakistan is not allowed to fence the border.

Durand line conflict continues: Taliban says Pakistan not allowed to fence the border

The Taliban have called on the United States President Joe Biden to reverse the move where he fractionalized frozen Afghan funds. The United States had announced freezing part of Afghanistan's assets as compensation for victims of the 911 attacks, the Taliban now want to reconsider their policy towards the United States if Biden does not reverse what they called the unjustified decision.

'Frozen funds belong to the people of Afghanistan,' Taliban call on Biden to reverse move

US hasty withdrawal from Afghanistan and Taliban's eventual power grab has sparked concern regarding the future of the conflict-ridden country. International Community has time and again expressed fear of the region turning into a breeding ground for extremists; in the latest, the chair of the United Nations counterterrorism committee has now warned links between the Taliban Al-Qaeda and Pakistan-based terror groups.

Afghanistan may become safe haven for Taliban, Al Qaeda warns TS Tirumurti

A senior US diplomat has claimed that the Taliban have detained 29 women and their families in Kabul. Rina Amiri, US special envoy for Afghan Women, Girls and Human Rights, said that these women were among 40 people seized on Friday.

Taliban detain 29 women and their families in Kabul, claims US diplomat

More than 20 years after fleeing the war in Afghanistan, this refugee confronts his traumatic past in an animated documentary. Mariam Wardak brings you the behind-the-scenes story of how this Oscar-tipped piece was made.

South Asia Diary: Afghan refugee's tale gets Oscar nod

Since the Taliban took over Afghanistan, a total of 86 radio stations have halted operations. According to TOLO News, the collapse of Afghan media can be attributed to the financial and political issues that the country is currently facing.

Since Taliban takeover, 86 afghan radio stations have closed

Afghanistan`s central bank on Saturday criticised Washington`s plan to use half the bank`s $7 billion in frozen assets on U.S. soil for humanitarian aid and set aside the rest to possibly satisfy lawsuits over the Sept.

Afghan central bank says U.S. plan for frozen funds an 'injustice'

The UN refugee agency has claimed that two detained journalists in Afghanistan who had been working with the UN have been released. "We are relieved to confirm the release in Kabul of the two journalists on assignment with UNHCR, and the Afghan nationals working with them," the agency said in a statement.

Two journalists working for the UN have been freed by Taliban

A raging measles outbreak in Afghanistan infected tens of thousands and killed more than 150 people last month alone, the World Health Organization (WHO) said Friday, warning of more deaths.

Measles cases, deaths surging in Afghanistan, tens of thousands infected: WHO

The U.S. government will take steps on Friday to free half of the $7 billion in frozen Afghan reserves held in the United States to aid the Afghan people without providing the Taliban access to the funds, sources familiar with the plan said.

US moves to free $7 billion in Afghan assets to aid Afghan people, 9/11 victims: Officials

Lieutenant general Michael Kurilla told the Senate Arms Services committee that the threat from the reconstituting of Al-Qaeda and ISIS-K in Afghanistan remains a big challenge.

Reconstituting of Al-Qaeda and ISIS-K in Afghanistan remains big challenge for US, says Kurilla

US lawmakers considered president Biden's nominee to lead the military's top command overseeing operations in the middle east in a wide-ranging senate confirmation hearing. Lieutenant general Michael Kurilla warned that Al Qaeda and ISIS are reconstituting.

Lieutenant general Michael Kurilla warns Al Qaeda-ISIS merger in Afghanistan

This week on South Asia Diary with Mariam Wardak: - Afghan ex-cops turn emerald hunters - Start-ups reboot agriculture in Pakistan - Delhi brothers turn bird saviours - Sri Lanka celebrates independence day amid forex crisis - Bangladesh school closure triggers debate

South Asia Diary: Afghan ex-cops turn emerald hunters

Former soldiers and bureaucrats of the ousted Afghan government are flocking to the emerald mines of Panjshir. They live and work in squalid conditions, away from the vengeful eyes of the Taliban. Mariam Wardak gets you a report.

At least five Pakistani soldiers were killed in a terrorist attack at a border post in Kurram district at the Pakistan-Afghanistan border. Terrorists from inside Afghanistan opened fire at the post after which the Pakistan army retaliated, the TTP has claimed responsibility for the Sunday's attack.

Pakistan soldiers killed in firing from Afghanistan; TTP claims responsibility

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Afghanistan's main universities reopen after six months, few women return

AFC Asian Cup: Sunil Chhetri-led India to face Hong Kong, Afghanistan, Cambodia in final qualifiers

India sends a convoy of 50 trucks carrying wheat to war-torn Afghanistan via Pakistan

US imposes restriction on importing Afghan cultural items

Women workers must cover up 'even with a blanket', say Afghan Taliban

Protesters demand release of Afghanistan's frozen assets

Afghanistan: Members of Jogi minority demand basic necessities, rights

Six-year-old Haider, trapped in well in Afghanistan for three days, dies

Afghanistan kick-starts a new season of Buzkashi games

Durand line conflict continues: Taliban says Pakistan not allowed to fence the border

'Frozen funds belong to the people of Afghanistan,' Taliban call on Biden to reverse move

Afghanistan may become safe haven for Taliban, Al Qaeda warns TS Tirumurti

Taliban detain 29 women and their families in Kabul, claims US diplomat

South Asia Diary: Afghan refugee's tale gets Oscar nod

Since Taliban takeover, 86 afghan radio stations have closed

Afghan central bank says U.S. plan for frozen funds an 'injustice'

Two journalists working for the UN have been freed by Taliban

Measles cases, deaths surging in Afghanistan, tens of thousands infected: WHO

US moves to free $7 billion in Afghan assets to aid Afghan people, 9/11 victims: Officials

Reconstituting of Al-Qaeda and ISIS-K in Afghanistan remains big challenge for US, says Kurilla

Lieutenant general Michael Kurilla warns Al Qaeda-ISIS merger in Afghanistan

South Asia Diary: Afghan ex-cops turn emerald hunters

South Asia Diary: Afghan ex-cops turn emerald hunters

Pakistan soldiers killed in firing from Afghanistan; TTP claims responsibility