Local Sources Announce Saudi Work Visas for Afghans. Local sources in Afghanistan report that the Taliban are on the verge of a major agreement with Saudi Arabia to issue work visas. Under this agreement, thousands of Afghan workers will soon be able to legally work in various economic sectors in Saudi Arabia, creating new income
. Strong Criticism of Taliban’s “Conquest” by Saleh. Amrullah Saleh, the exiled first vice president of Afghanistan and head of the Green Trend, sharply criticized the Taliban’s official narrative of “conquering” Afghanistan, labeling it “political and propaganda deception.” He stated that the Taliban exploit religious and historical concepts to portray their takeover as legitimate, whereas,
Hibatullah’s Special Army in Seven Provinces; Local Sources Reveal Taliban Leader’s Plan to Suppress Rivals. In a move indicating increasing centralization of power within the Taliban, Mullah Hibatullah Akhundzada, the group’s leader, has accelerated the creation of a large military force directly loyal to him across Afghanistan. According to reports, 7,000 new troops are to
Power Display or Prelude to War? U.S. Military Movements in the Region. Amid escalating tensions between the United States and Iran, new reports from international media indicate an increase in Washington’s military readiness in the region. According to Reuters, the U.S. military is reviewing serious operational options against Iran—plans that could quickly be executed if
Taliban Commander’s Internal Exposé; Khorasani Speaks on Internal Repression and Severe Ethnic Engineering. In an unprecedented development, Hamid Khorasani, a Tajik-origin Taliban commander, has released a sharp statement accusing the group of “systematically deceiving the people” and implementing a “targeted ethnic elimination” project. Addressing Afghan citizens, especially migrants, Khorasani warned that, in his view, the
Afshar: Point of Contention Between Hazara and Tajik Elites; Shifts Focus from Taliban and Abdul Rahman Killings. Recent discussions on the Afshar incident have once again brought one of the most controversial chapters of Afghanistan’s civil wars to the forefront of political discourse. Recent statements by Hafiz Mansour regarding Afshar and surrounding events have triggered
Powerful Explosion in Baharak District. Local sources in Baharak District, Badakhshan Province, reported an explosion at the watchtower of the 14th Border Battalion in Qalatak. Reports indicate the explosion occurred on Friday, February 13, 2026 , around 7:10 PM. So far, no details have been released regarding possible casualties or damage from the explosion. Sources
Taliban in Flames from Opponents in Northern Afghanistan; Emergency Meeting Held to Curb Heavy Losses. The sixth joint meeting of provincial governors, police commanders, and intelligence heads of the Taliban in five northern provinces was held in Faryab as the group faces a fresh wave of opposition attacks in northern Afghanistan. The meeting was chaired
New Wave of Youth Suppression in Parwan; Two Young Men Detained After Expulsion from Iran. Two young men recently expelled from Iran were detained by Taliban intelligence in Jabal-us-Saraj District, Parwan Province, raising renewed concern over the fate of returning migrants. Local sources said the two men, Peyman and Romel, residents of Dehno village in
Taliban Outrage Over New UN Resolution. Zabihullah Mujahid, the Taliban spokesperson, reacted sharply to the UN Security Council’s extension of the mandate for the Taliban sanctions monitoring team, calling the decision “unjust” and a repetition of “failed past experiences.” He accused the United Nations of bias, claiming the body is influenced by countries that previously
