Author: The Afghanistan Post
As the new academic year begins in Iran, Afghan migrant families report that their children have been denied enrollment in schools. Despite holding legal documents, schools are refusing to admit Afghan students. The Iranian government has introduced new restrictions on student enrollment, which have particularly affected Afghan migrants, making it harder for their children to access education.
The Taliban have informed media officials that live political programs can no longer be broadcast. According to the new decision, political shows must be pre-recorded and aired only after Taliban approval. Sources in Kabul report that the Taliban have imposed strict restrictions on media, forbidding critical content and mandating that all political topics be pre-approved by Taliban authorities.
Do you frequently wake up at 3 or 4 AM with a feeling of intense anxiety? You’re not alone. Many people regularly wake up at this time, and there’s a reason for it. As your body prepares for the day, it reduces melatonin (the sleep hormone) and increases cortisol (the stress hormone). If you’re dealing with stress, this cortisol spike can wake you up. Experts suggest simple techniques like focusing on your breath to redirect your mind from spiraling thoughts and help you get back to sleep.
After the iOS 18 update, iPhone users are encouraged to change five key settings to enhance their experience. These adjustments can extend battery life, improve messaging, and enhance the interface’s appearance. 1. Optimized Battery Charging: Set custom charging limits like 85% or 95% by going to Settings > Battery > Charging and toggling this feature. 2. Turn on RCS Messaging: Send high-quality images and videos to Android users with RCS Messaging. Go to Settings > Apps > Messages > RCS Messaging. 3. Change Lock Screen Shortcuts: Replace the flashlight and camera shortcuts with more practical options like music or alarm.…
In a tragic event, three workers lost their lives due to a landslide at a gold mine in the Warduj district of Badakhshan. The workers were trapped under debris while working on an earth mound containing gold. This incident occurred in the villages of Kham-Bahar and Do-Dargi after noon on Thursday. Unsafe mining practices and disregard for safety standards are cited as primary causes of such incidents. Earlier this year, two other workers also died in a similar accident in the Raghistan district.
Afghanistan’s cricket team will play their second ODI against South Africa today. The match is set to take place at the Sharjah Stadium in the UAE. Afghanistan won the first match of this series last Wednesday by six wickets, with the third match scheduled for Sunday. Meanwhile, Afghanistan’s futsal team will compete against Ukraine in their third match tomorrow. Afghanistan won their first match against Guatemala 6-4 but lost the second match to Argentina 4-6. The Futsal World Cup matches are currently taking place in Uzbekistan.
As the third anniversary of the Taliban’s closure of girls’ schools above the sixth grade approaches, Nobel Peace Prize laureate Malala Yousafzai called Afghan women the true force of resistance against the Taliban. She urged the world to hold the Taliban accountable for their crimes. Malala emphasized that she will continue her efforts to secure women’s rights and praised Afghan women for their resilience, finding creative ways to continue their education at home through phones, TV, and radio.
Masoud Pezeshkian, the President of Iran, announced in his first press conference as the 14th President of Iran that undocumented Afghan nationals will be returned to Afghanistan. He emphasized that three meetings have already been held in Iran’s Security Council to address the issue of foreign nationals. Pezeshkian stated, “Some have legal passports and visas, but others entered the country illegally and should have followed the law.” Recently, Iran has ramped up deportations of undocumented Afghan refugees and instructed Iranian citizens not to rent homes, shops, or employ these undocumented individuals.
The U.S. State Department has condemned the killing of 14 Hazara civilians in Daikundi, Afghanistan, and called for immediate measures to increase security for vulnerable communities, especially Hazaras. U.S. is deeply concerned about the attack, expressing solidarity with the victims and their families. Karen Decker, the U.S. chargé d’affaires for Afghanistan, also denounced the attack on social media, urging authorities to swiftly hold those responsible accountable. The attack, claimed by ISIS-K, has drawn widespread condemnation.
The World Health Organization (WHO) has reported that food insecurity in Afghanistan is rapidly escalating into a crisis, with 2.9 million children under the age of five now facing malnutrition. Of these, 850,000 children are suffering from severe acute malnutrition. WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus stated on Thursday, September 12, that one-third of Afghans live in food-insecure areas, and the situation has worsened due to floods and droughts. He added that WHO health workers have treated 21,000 severely malnourished children at 140 health centers across Afghanistan, but emphasized that these services are insufficient, and more aid is urgently needed. Ghebreyesus…