The Taliban have blocked Richard Bennett, the UN Special Rapporteur on human rights in Afghanistan, from entering Kabul, claiming that he has presented "inaccurate" reports about the country.
Iranian media, citing officials from the country, have reported on agreements made with the Taliban regarding the fight against drug trafficking and, particularly, the treatment of drug addicts.
Iranian judicial authorities have announced the closure of two cultural centers affiliated with the German government, citing "illegal activities" as the reason for the shutdown.
The Philippine government has announced that it will urgently accept Afghan refugees who are seeking U.S. visas, with the United States covering the costs related to their stay, security, medical services, and transportation.
The Afghanistan U-17 national football team secured a 2-0 victory against Kyrgyzstan today, Monday, August 19, in their first match of the Central Asia Championship, earning them three valuable points.
The Taliban, in commemorating the 105th anniversary of Afghanistan's independence under the leadership of King Amanullah Khan, reiterated their commitment to preserving the nation's freedom.
Tehran has announced that it reserves the right to respond to the assassination of Ismail Haniyeh, asserting that this right is legitimate, according to Iran's Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
Mawlawi Abdul Kabir, the Taliban's Deputy Prime Minister for Political Affairs, has stated that only the Taliban can officially represent the Afghan people at global conferences.