The Latest Breaking News from Afghanistan

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Reason · Sep 22, 2025

Why Does Trump Want U.S. Troops Back in Afghanistan?

Mike Waltz is no longer national security adviser, but his plans for Bagram Air Base seem to have stuck in the president's head.

Reason · Sep 22, 2025

The Taliban begins implementing fiber optic internet ban to ‘prevent immorality’ in Afghanistan — swathes of the country plunged into cyberspace darkness

Afghanistan’s fiber networks are being disconnected by the governing Taliban to 'prevent immorality.'

Tom’s Hardware · Sep 22, 2025

Taliban Dismisses Donald Trump's Call For Bagram Air Base Reclamation: 'We Do Not Fear Any Bully Or Aggressor'

The Taliban’s top military commander has rejected President Donald Trump‘s call for the return of the Bagram air base to US control. The commander warned of a strong reaction to any form of hostility.

Benzinga · Sep 21, 2025

British couple released after detention in Afghanistan say they feared being executed

Barbie Reynolds, 76, and husband Peter, 80, said it was never explained to them why they were imprisoned

The Guardian - UK · Sep 21, 2025

‘We want to be offensive too’ — Trump’s Department of War move shows his flimsy grasp of history

Explaining his move to rename the United States Department of Defense the Department of War, as it was known prior to 1949, President Donald Trump explained it had “a stronger sound.”

The Conversation · Sep 21, 2025

US Deal On Bagram Base 'Not Possible' Says Afghan Taliban Official

An Afghan government defence official said Sunday that a deal over Bagram air base was "not possible", after US President Donald Trump said he wanted the former US base back.

International Business Times · Sep 21, 2025

Trump Escalates Pressure On Afghanistan Over Strategic Bagram Air Base Control: 'Bad Things Are Going To Happen'

President Donald Trump on Saturday issued direct threats to Afghanistan’s Taliban government, demanding the return of Bagram Air Base to U.S. control or face unspecified consequences.

Benzinga · Sep 21, 2025

Trump warns Afghanistan of ‘bad things’ if it does not return Bagram base

Vague threat comes after the Taliban rejected Trump’s call to return the airbase previously used by US forces.

Al Jazeera · Sep 21, 2025

Elderly woman detained by Taliban for months ‘taught fellow female prisoners’

Barbie Reynolds and her husband Peter have told of their ordeal and how they feared they would never be released.

Evening Standard · Sep 20, 2025