Commemoration of Three Prominent Figures of the Turkic World — Navoi, Babur, and Feraqi — in Istanbul, Turkey. A grand gathering was held in Istanbul, Türkiye, to honor three distinguished figures of the Turkic world and classical literature: Ali-Shir Nava’i, Zahir-ud-Din Muhammad Babur, and Magtymguly Pyragy. The event brought together Navoi scholars, Babur researchers, and
Deadly Taliban Shooting in Kabul; Local sources in Kabul report that Taliban-affiliated individuals shot and killed a 55-year-old man and his daughter in the Ahmad Shah Baba area, District 12 of Kabul city. The incident took place on Sunday, 14 February 2026. According to sources, the shooting was carried out directly and in full view
Deadly Explosion at a Badakhshan Mine; Taliban authorities in Badakhshan announced that an explosion at a mining workshop in the province killed two workers and injured two others. According to a statement issued by the Taliban’s Directorate of Information and Culture on Monday, 15 February 2026, the incident occurred following the explosion of “mining materials”
Strong Message from the National Resistance Front; The People’s Will Is Unbreakable. The National Resistance Front of Afghanistan, marking the anniversary of the withdrawal of Soviet forces, issued a firm statement declaring that the struggle for “justice and freedom” has not ceased and will continue. The Front described 15 February as a “symbol of the
Evening Explosion in the Heart of Kunduz; Local sources in Kunduz Province report a powerful explosion in the provincial capital. According to these sources, the incident occurred at approximately 7:00 p.m. on Monday, 15 February 2026, targeting a Taliban checkpoint near Bala Hissar Square in Kunduz city. So far, no further details have been released
Taliban Announce Detention of Two U.S. Citizens. Zabihullah Mujahid, Taliban spokesperson, confirmed that two American citizens have been detained by the group’s security forces for violating laws and entering Afghanistan illegally. Mujahid added that the case should be resolved through dialogue and legal channels but provided no further details regarding the charges or the detainees’
Powerful Explosion in Kunduz. Sources report that at 6:20 PM today, a powerful explosion occurred in the First District of Kunduz city, targeting a Taliban military vehicle, specifically a Ranger truck. The incident took place on the Chardara Road and caused damage to the vehicle. Local sources indicate that the explosion specifically targeted a Taliban
Strong Criticism from Fazli on 26th of Dalw; Military Victory or Political Failure? Fazl Mahmood Fazli, former Head of Administration in the previous Afghan government, marked the 26th of Dalw (15 February 1989) by stating that while the withdrawal of the last Soviet soldier in 1989 is recorded as “National Salvation Day,” subsequent developments plunged
Controversial Taliban Statement; Announcing “Support” for Iran if the U.S. Attacks. Zabihullah Mujahid, spokesperson for the Taliban government, made a provocative statement regarding a potential U.S. attack on Iran, saying that if Tehran requests assistance, “Afghans are ready to provide sympathy and support to the extent of their capacity.” In an interview with Radio Iran,
Harsh Warning from Mullah Yaqoob About the Taliban’s Future. Mullah Mohammad Yaqoob Mujahid, Taliban Defense Minister, delivered an unusually stern speech sharply criticizing ethnic favoritism, nepotism, and a continuing culture of revenge within the group, warning that the persistence of these trends could lead the Taliban toward failure. He emphasized in a cautionary tone that
