The Latest Breaking News from Afghanistan

‘End is near’: Will Kabul become first big city without water by 2030?

The city of six million people could soon run out water, amid climate change, sanctions and governance failures.

Al Jazeera · Jul 5, 2025

Afghans Both Hopeful, Disappointed After Russia's Taliban Recognition

Russia's decision to formally recognise the Taliban government has been seen as an opening for a stronger economy by some Afghans, while others were sceptical that it would improve their lot.

International Business Times · Jul 5, 2025

Putin’s new alliance shatters illusions of ‘great relationship’ – the devastating truth Donald Trump can’t bear to face

But they were the terrorists.

We Got This Covered · Jul 4, 2025

Russia becomes first country to recognise Afghanistan’s Taliban regime. Will China follow?

Experts monitoring the Taliban’s new diplomacy push in Asia say China could follow suit, paving the way for wider recognition of the militant group and ending its pariah status on the world stage. Arpan Rai reports

The Independent UK · Jul 4, 2025

Germany seeks agreement with Taliban to take back convicted Afghan migrants, interior minister says

Germany does not recognise the Taliban government, which took control of Afghanistan in 2021, and maintains no official diplomatic ties with Kabul.

Euronews · Jul 4, 2025

Russia vows ‘full-fledged relations’ with Afghanistan after recognising Taliban rule

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The Independent UK · Jul 4, 2025

Russia Becomes First Country To Recognise Taliban Govt

Afghanistan's government said on Thursday that Russia had become the first country to officially recognise its rule, calling it a "brave decision".

International Business Times · Jul 3, 2025

Russia becomes first country to recognise Taliban’s rule in Afghanistan

The Taliban assumed control of Afghanistan in August 2021

The Independent UK · Jul 3, 2025

Award-winning international correspondent launches a new journalism platform

Reporting in Somalia, Afghanistan and Syria was tough work for reporter Jane Ferguson

The Independent UK · Jul 2, 2025

Veteran war reporter Sandy Gall dies at 97: The fearless voice who chronicled conflict for 60 years

Veteran British journalist and former News at Ten presenter Sandy Gall has died aged 97. His decades-long career was marked by fearless, compassionate reporting.

International Business Times UK · Jul 1, 2025