Afghan Taliban Justice Minister Resigns, Accuses Regime of Corruption and Betrayal
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Taliban Justice Minister resigns, citing corruption, as top officials flee, exposing leadership struggles within the regime.
Afghanistan: Terror Hub or Global Chessboard

From a terror hub to a battleground for global influence—Afghanistan’s future is more uncertain than ever, especially amid US-China rivalry.
Taliban’s Supreme Leader Emphasizes Modern Education In Rare University Appearance
![Taliban's leader Akhundzada visits Kandahar University, urges support for modern education but excludes women from the event. [Image via Wikimedia Commons]](https://southasiatimes.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Hibatullah_Akhundzada.webp)
Taliban’s leader Akhundzada visits Kandahar University, urges support for modern education but excludes women from the event.
Japan Pledges $1.65 Million To Aid Vulnerable Communities In Afghanistan, Lebanon, And Yemen
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Japan provides $1.65M aid to support healthcare and vulnerable communities in Afghanistan, Lebanon, and Yemen amid crises.
UN Security Council Condemns Deadly Kunduz Suicide Attack
![A suicide attack in Kabul kills a Taliban officer, days after the deadly Kunduz bombing, as IS-K threats persist in Afghanistan. [Image via Ariana News]](https://southasiatimes.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/UNSC.webp)
A suicide attack in Kabul kills a Taliban officer, days after the deadly Kunduz bombing, as IS-K threats persist in Afghanistan.
From Kabul to Islamabad: The Cost of America’s Abandoned Arsenal
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America’s abandoned arsenal in Afghanistan isn’t just collecting dust—it’s arming terror groups like TTP and ISKP.
Russia Warns UN: ISIS May Have Access to U.S. Weapons in Afghanistan
![Ambassador of Russia to the UN links ISIS-K rise in Afghanistan to leftover U.S. weapons, urging global action against terrorism. [Image via Khaama Press News Agency]](https://southasiatimes.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Russian-representative-in-UN-880x495-1.webp)
Ambassador of Russia to the UN links ISIS-K rise in Afghanistan to leftover U.S. weapons, urging global action against terrorism.
Urban Development Push: First Phase Of New Kabul Project Approved
![Afghanistan's New Kabul Project advances, focusing on urban development to ease congestion and house 3 million people. [Image via Tolo News]](https://southasiatimes.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/vlcsnap-2025-02-10-09h09m01s791.webp)
Afghanistan’s New Kabul Project advances, focusing on urban development to ease congestion and house 3 million people.
The Chabahar Conundrum: How US Sanctions Put India’s Geopolitical Gamble in Peril
![US sanctions on Iran's Chabahar Port disrupt India's regional ambitions, bolstering Pakistan's role in South Asian trade. [Image via SAT Creatives]](https://southasiatimes.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/SAT-Web-Banners-10-1024x1024.webp)
US sanctions on Iran’s Chabahar Port disrupt India’s regional ambitions, bolstering Pakistan’s role in South Asian trade.
India’s Chabahar Plans Stumble After US Waiver Reversal
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US rescinds Chabahar port sanctions waiver, impacting India, Afghanistan, and shifting South Asia’s trade dynamics.