The Latest Breaking News from Afghanistan

Taliban Suspends Afghanistan's Only Women's Radio Station Operations

Taliban suspends Radio Begum, Afghanistan's women's radio station, impacting women's education and media freedom.

Top News · Feb 5, 2025

Taliban minister who publicly opposed girls’ education ban 'flees' Afghanistan

A senior Taliban minister, who publicly condemned the group’s ban on education of girls and women, has reportedly fled Afghanistan amid fears of arrest.

The Independent UK · Feb 4, 2025

Addicted: how the world got hooked on illicit drugs – and why we need to view this as a global threat like climate change

It has taken decades for some to accept the devastating effects of climate change on our planet. Despite scientific evidence that was available years ago, many people were reluctant to make the connection between increasing use of fossil fuels, rising global temperatures and devastating weather events.

The Conversation · Feb 3, 2025

Cash-keen Taliban Betting On Afghanistan's Mines

A miner in the mountains of eastern Afghanistan poured water over a block of jade, exposing the green stone that is part of the Taliban authorities' push to capitalise on the country's rich mineral resources.

International Business Times · Feb 2, 2025

Dozens of soldiers, fighters killed in Baloch separatist attack in Pakistan

Fighters reportedly fire at a vehicle carrying Frontier Corps paramilitaries trying to dismantle a roadblock.

Al Jazeera · Feb 1, 2025

The Taliban have no legal right to multibillion dollar Afghan fund, says US watchdog

The watchdog for U.S. assistance to Afghanistan says the Taliban have no legal right to billions of dollars in funds set aside to help Afghan people

The Independent UK · Feb 1, 2025

Old India-Pakistan Rivalry Drives South Asia Diplomatic Reshuffle

Old rivalries between India and Pakistan are driving a shift in regional ties, with New Delhi courting Afghanistan's Taliban while Islamabad befriends the new leaders of post-revolutionary Bangladesh.

International Business Times · Feb 1, 2025

Trump at odds with US military veterans over snarled Afghan relocations

Advocates say broad executive orders have hurt Afghans seeking to flee to the US after aiding its military and groups.

Al Jazeera · Feb 1, 2025

The Taliban take over Afghanistan’s only luxury hotel

The hotel is named specifically in the UK Foreign Office’s travel warning

The Independent UK · Jan 31, 2025

Afghanistan World Cup hero Shapoor Zadran retires from international cricket

Afghanistan's seasoned fast bowler Shapoor Zadran has called time on his international cricket career.

The Times of India · Jan 31, 2025