UNESCO says 2.4 million Afghan girls denied access to further education
UNESCO says the figure could reach four million by 2030 unless Taliban reverses policy.

UNESCO says the figure could reach four million by 2030 unless Taliban reverses policy.









At least 10 children among the dead as a packed truck carrying families returning from Pakistan flips on major highway.
Afghanistan women’s refugee team will tour United Kingdom in June and be guests at July’s World Cup final at Lord’s.

Both sides target each other despite a pause in fighting mediated in March.
Fighting between the Taliban and Pakistani forces intensified in February, with many civilians killed in air raids.
The incident is the latest test of a fragile ceasefire agreed between the two countries last month.
Civilian casualties in Kunar spur tensions as Pakistan denies role, casting shadow over ceasefire and peace talks.
China has been trying to mediate a negotiated settlement to the conflict between the allies-turned-foes.
Pakistani minister says five-day pause, to begin at midnight Thursday, requested by Saudi Arabia, Qatar and Turkiye.
As the conflict intensifies, Taliban drones challenge Pakistan’s security and response strategy, say experts.
Pakistani minister ‘strongly rejects’ Afghan government’s accusation, saying his country only targets military sites.