The Latest Breaking News from Afghanistan

Washington tells Trump after Iran strikes: No more ‘forever war’

The two wars launched under the Bush administration, Iraq and Afghanistan, cost thousands of American lives and reshaped the world. Now the possibility of a repeat in Iran has lawmakers on all sides concerned

The Independent UK · Jun 22, 2025

Thousands of Afghans face expulsion from US as Trump removes protections

‘Profound concern’ as administration says Afghanistan safe to return to despite dangers posed by Taliban regime

The Guardian - US · Jun 21, 2025

Afghanistan Women's Road Championships to be held for first time since 2022 as France host

'It's with great emotion that I am preparing to defend my title' says Fariba Hashimi, who will line up in French Federation-organised race later this month

Cycling News · Jun 18, 2025

Pam Duncan-Glancy among Scots recognised in honours list

An MSP and a couple who set up a charity after their daughter was killed in Afghanistan are among the Scots recognised in the…

The National (Scotland) · Jun 13, 2025

“People Are Such Animals!”: 82 Unresolved Personal Mysteries People Doubt They’ll Ever Solve

What are the odds?

Bored Panda · Jun 13, 2025

Refugee festival exhibition showcases work by displaced artists

An art exhibition showcasing the works of refugees from Ukraine, Afghanistan, and other countries has opened its doors to the public

The National (Scotland) · Jun 12, 2025

Home Office backs down on asylum refusal for female Afghan activist

Woman who risked life working for western government-backed projects can now stay on UK

The Guardian - UK · Jun 12, 2025

One in 67 people worldwide remains forcibly displaced: UNHCR report

About 123 million remain forcibly displaced as a result of conflict, violence, persecution and human rights violations.

Al Jazeera · Jun 12, 2025

45 minutes to pack up a lifetime as Pakistan's foreigner crackdown sends Afghans scrambling

A Pakistani crackdown on Afghans has seen some families handed deadlines of hours, or just minutes, to collect whatever they can and leave forever

The Independent UK · Jun 12, 2025

Hegseth jokes about US allies doing nothing in Afghanistan – despite hundreds losing their lives

‘Don’t try and make it look like I don’t care’, insisted secretary after saying he saw a ‘lotta flags’ but not a lot of effort from US partners

The Independent UK · Jun 11, 2025