The Latest Breaking News from Afghanistan

Toxic burn pits put the health of US veterans at risk. Can a new law help?

Joe Biden, whose son Beau’s cancer may have been connected to exposure, has advocated for a better response

The Guardian - US · Mar 13, 2022

'Stressed, fatigued' Shakib now declares availability for South Africa tour

Following his poor show against Afghanistan, the 34-year-old had said he felt like a "passenger" and had initially pulled out of the tour

The Hindu · Mar 12, 2022

Afghan women win AIT places

The Asian Institute of Technology (AIT) has offered scholarships to four female students from Afghanistan.

Bangkok Post · Mar 11, 2022

Afghanistan veteran approached 10 times to join private militias in Ukraine

Ex-military personnel have reportedly been approached on social media

Wales Online · Mar 10, 2022

Relationship with China has to be based on '3 mutuals': Foreign Secretary

i India has made it clear to China that peace and tranquillity in border areas is essential for the development of overall bilateral ties and the relationship has to be based on the “three mutuals” of respect, sensitivity and interest, Foreign Secretary Harsh Vardhan Shringla said on March 9.

The Hindu · Mar 9, 2022

Ukraine should learn Afghanistan lessons, should not get involved in big power games, says Hamid Karzai

Former Afghan President also calls on India to reopen embassy, reengage with Afghanistan

The Hindu · Mar 9, 2022

Iran in talks with the Taliban to resume ambitious rail project

The Khaf-Herat rail link is expected to boost trade and travel between Iran and Afghanistan.

Al Jazeera · Mar 9, 2022

Biden ‘refuses to repeat mistakes of Agent Orange’ as he calls on Congress to pass burn pits legislation

President addressed the issue of burn pits in his State of the Union speech two days before the House passed a bill to improve access to healthcare and disability benefits for veterans sick and dying from toxic exposure

The Independent UK · Mar 8, 2022

Biden wants health benefits for US ‘burn pit’ war veterans

Tens of thousands of US military personnel who served in Iraq and Afghanistan were exposed to toxins from ‘burn pits’.

Al Jazeera · Mar 8, 2022

Staff at British embassy in Ukraine not offered refuge in UK, say diplomats

Exclusive: Ministers accused of creating ‘Afghanistan part two’ after failure to evacuate embassy staff

The Independent UK · Mar 8, 2022