Taliban Anniversary & Economy: As Afghanistan marks five years since the Taliban returned to power, Kabul residents say security is better but jobs and schools—especially for girls—remain the biggest gaps, with officials also pushing for renewed foreign engagement to revive investment. Women’s Rights & Education: BBC interviews show women describing daily life as “unrecognisable,” citing bans on girls’ secondary education, limits on movement, and fears of reprisals—while the UN continues to flag “gender apartheid” impacts. Diplomacy for Investment: Afghan Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi urged the U.S. to reopen its embassy and invest in minerals, dams, and roads, while the Taliban reiterated it does not want U.S. troops back. Security & Cross-Border Terror: A UN report warns the Afghan-Taliban-backed TTP threat to Pakistan persists, and another UN filing implicates the Balochistan Liberation Army in sharing logistics and advanced equipment. Industry & Trade Signals: Afghanistan’s economy coverage highlights growth in manufacturing and trade, plus new momentum in agriculture cooperation with Iran and rising numbers of women with business licences. Health Sector Push: The health ministry’s five-year strategy aims to standardize care and cut maternal and newborn deaths, alongside steps toward medicine self-sufficiency.