The Latest Breaking News from Afghanistan

Aid groups are warning of a dire situation in Afghanistan following the Taliban's banning of female NGO workers. Many major international aid groups have suspended their operations, including the Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC). We spoke to the NRC's Afghanistan director, Neil Turner, who said that organisations like his need female…

The raids follow a series of attacks conducted by ISIL, including a deadly bombing near a checkpoint in Kabul.

Eight people were killed and seven arrested following raids on hideouts of the Islamic State militant group in Afghanistan, a Taliban spokesperson said on Thursday.

Kabul (AFP) - Aid groups say they have been "pushed against a wall" by the Taliban prohibiting Afghan women from working for NGOs, a ban that has left a dangerous gap in life-saving support.

The Islamic State group has claimed responsibility for a bombing near a checkpoint at the Afghan capital’s military airport that killed and wounded several people

Slain officers were known for their work tracking down members of Pakistan’s Taliban and solving complex armed attacks.

Paris (AFP) - Five months after the United States announced the killing of Al-Qaeda's leader Ayman al-Zawahiri in Afghanistan, the global jihadist group has still not confirmed his death or announced a new boss.

Pakistan says no country will be allowed to shelter armed groups staging attacks against it as Kabul reject the charges.

Pakistan’s political and military leadership says no nation will be allowed to shelter militants who stage attacks against the country — an apparent reference to neighboring Afghanistan