No Name, No Face, No Fear: The Afghan Women Running the World’s Most Dangerous Newsroom

Rukhshana Media, founded by Zahra Joya in 2020, operates from exile with a network of women reporters working secretly inside Afghanistan. The journalists use pseudonyms, encrypted communications, and other security measures after the Taliban barred women from public speaking and sharply restricted Read More

Thousands of Afghans Return from Iran as Economic Pressure Deepens

Thousands of Afghans are returning from Iran as currency depreciation, rising food prices, reduced wages and fewer job opportunities make it harder for migrant families to meet daily expenses. Many returnees arrive with limited savings and face difficulties finding housing, employment and Read More

UN Reports Escalating Humanitarian, Economic and Security Pressures in Afghanistan

A UN assessment submitted to the Security Council on September 9, 2026, says Afghanistan faces interconnected humanitarian, economic, human rights and security pressures. More than 21 million people need assistance, funding is insufficient, and returns from neighboring countries are straining communities and Read More

Afghanistan Under Surveillance: Inside the Taliban’s General Directorate of Intelligence

The General Directorate of Intelligence (GDI) is the Taliban authorities’ primary intelligence and security agency. Since 2021, it has gathered information on security threats and investigated opposition, while also becoming central to monitoring criticism and controlling independent media. Human Rights Watch has Read More

Afghan Girls Are Living in Their Own Country Like Hidden Citizens Under Taliban Rule

Since 2021, Afghan girls have been barred from secondary education, while women have been excluded from universities since 2022. Restrictions also limit women’s movement, employment, public participation and access to public spaces, leaving many girls dependent on informal or hidden educational opportunities. Read More

Global Coalition Expands Cross-Border Humanitarian Corridors to Reach Vulnerable Populations

An international coalition has successfully expanded cross-border humanitarian corridors to deliver critical food and medical supplies to vulnerable populations in crisis zones. The initiative leverages advanced logistics and diplomatic cooperation to bypass bureaucratic delays and ensure rapid aid delivery.

Why the World Still Needs Human Labor News in the Age of AI

As AI reshapes jobs and workplaces, labor news helps reveal the human impact behind the headlines and statistics. Thoughtful reporting gives workers, families, and communities the context they need to understand who benefits, who bears the costs, and what comes next.