The Latest Breaking News from Afghanistan

Watchdog says Afghan Taliban detaining, torturing civilians

Human Rights Watch says that Taliban security forces in northern Afghanistan have unlawfully detained and tortured residents accused of association with an opposition armed group

The Independent UK · Jun 10, 2022

Camilla meets bereaved families of riflemen killed in Iraq and Afghanistan

The Duchess of Cornwall attended The Rifles Sounding Retreat at Horse Guards Parade in London.

The Independent UK · Jun 9, 2022

Afghan refugees welcomed with open arms in US state of Texas

Almost 10 months ago, Afghanistan fell into the hands of the Taliban. The hardline Islamists' return to power led to a mass exodus of the Afghan population, with the US taking in some 78,000 refugees. California received the largest number, followed by Texas, where some 10,500 Afghans are already calling…

France 24 · Jun 9, 2022

Can crypto help Afghans? Some think so

Crypto enthusiasts say it’s the only solution to the cash crunch that was created when the Taliban took over.

Al Jazeera · Jun 9, 2022

Asian Cup Qualifiers: Chhetri guides India to win against Cambodia

KOLKATA: You may just run out of superlatives to describe Sunil Chhetri. At 37, when most players ponder a farewell game, Chhetri is proving with astonishing regularity that he is far from a finished product.

The Times of India · Jun 9, 2022

David Savage became a paraplegic after a suicide bomb attack in Afghanistan. Technology has allowed him to walk again

In 2012, an attack by a suicide bomber in Afghanistan almost killed David Savage and left him unable to walk — but he refused to accept his fate.

ABC News · Jun 8, 2022

Taliban arrest Afghan fashion model, say he 'insulted' Islam

The Taliban have detained a popular Afghan fashion model and three of his colleagues, accusing them of disrespecting Islam and the Quran, the Muslim holy book

The Independent UK · Jun 8, 2022

Foreign Office chief says it has ‘lessons to learn’ from Afghan evacuation

Sir Philip Barton said he should not have stayed on holiday last summer as Kabul fell to the Taliban.

The Independent UK · Jun 8, 2022

Afghan woman dies of leukaemia while in hiding from the Taliban

Exclusive: ‘Nobody can bring back my daughter, she didn’t want to die’ says grieving mother

The Independent UK · Jun 8, 2022

Drones sign of strong Iran-Tajik relations as Tehran looks east

Iran and Tajikistan are strengthening ties as they look warily at Afghanistan.

Al Jazeera · Jun 8, 2022