Author: The Afghanistan Post
UN Secretary-General António Guterres criticized the Taliban’s new “Amr bil Ma’ruf” law, stating that it formally excludes Afghan women from public life. During a special meeting focused on Afghan women, Guterres condemned the severe gender oppression in Afghanistan and warned that the Taliban’s restrictions must never become normalized. He praised the courage of Afghan women and called on the Taliban to lift all restrictions, reopen schools and universities for women, and allow them full participation in society.
Malala Yousafzai, Nobel Peace Prize laureate, called on Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau to recognize the Taliban’s gender apartheid as a crime against humanity. During their meeting, Malala emphasized the importance of global solidarity with Afghan women and girls and said the Taliban must be held accountable. Trudeau praised Malala as an inspiration to millions around the world. Malala expressed hope that they can send a message of hope and solidarity to the women of Afghanistan.
This year, Earth will briefly have a second moon when a small asteroid begins orbiting the planet. The asteroid, named 2024 PT5, was discovered in August and will act as a mini-moon from September 29 to November 25, revolving around Earth in a horseshoe-shaped orbit. Spotted by NASA’s Asteroid Terrestrial-impact Last Alert System (ATLAS) in South Africa, the asteroid is from the Arjuna asteroid belt. Scientists from the Universidad Complutense de Madrid have tracked its path, determining that Earth’s gravitational pull will capture it for nearly two months before it returns to orbiting the sun. This isn’t the first mini-moon…
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.