Taliban Afghanistan

After a day's protest, TV channel anchors in Afghanistan follow Taliban's diktat on face-covering

After the order was announced Thursday, only a handful of news outlets complied with the order. But on Sunday, most female anchors were seen with their faces covered after the Taliban's vice and virtue ministry began enforcing the order.

We have failed them: Say netizens as Taliban orders women to wear head-to-toe hijab in Afghanistan

"We have failed them," said netizens for women in Afghanistan after the Taliban released new orders on Hijab. As per the statement, women must step out only is necessary and wear head-to-toe clothing in public.

Taliban's latest diktat: Women without male companions barred from entering flights

Dozens of women who arrived at Kabul's international airport Friday to board domestic and international flights were told they couldn't do so without a male guardian, said officials.

UN establishes formal ties with Taliban-ruled Afghanistan

Six months of Taliban rule: How Afghanistan became less hopeful, poorer but safer

Today marks six months since the Afghan capital of Kabul was ceded to the Taliban with the sudden and secret departure of the country's US-backed president.

Afghanistan: At least 9 children dead in explosion near Pak border

A statement from the governor's office said the blast took place when a cart selling food items struck an old, unexploded mortar shell in the district of Lalopar, in eastern Nagarhar province.

Taliban-run government dissolves Afghan election commissions

Bilal Karimi, deputy spokesman for Afghanistan's Taliban-run government, said the country's Independent Election Commission and Electoral Complaint Commission have been dissolved.

Afghan PM Mohd Hassan Akhund defends Taliban’s rule amid crisis

The Taliban takeover led to a shut-off of international aid to the govt and the blocking of billions of dollars in Afghan assets held abroad, worsening an already crumbling economy.

Afghanistan: Bomb hits mosque in Nangarhar Province; 2 killed

Since coming to power in Afghanistan three months ago, the Taliban have been waging a counterinsurgency campaign, vowing to put down the threat from IS.

India to host NSA-level conference on Afghanistan on Nov 10; slams Pakistan for 'pernicious role'

Two earlier meetings in this format have been held in Iran in September 2018 and December 2019. The third meeting in India could not be held earlier due to the pandemic.

Taliban supreme leader Akhundzada makes public appearance amid death rumors

Without speaking on political issues, Akhundzada prayed for the success of the Taliban leadership.

US vows to pay relatives of Afghans killed in drone strike

On Aug. 29, a U.S. Hellfire missile struck a car driven by Zemerai Ahmadi, who had just pulled into the driveway of the Ahmadi family compound. In all, 10 members of the family, including seven children, were killed in the strike.

Explosion strikes mosque in southern Afghanistan; 37 killed, several injured

In Kunduz, police officials were still picking up the pieces Friday at the Gozar-e-Sayed Abad Mosque.

Taliban delegation lands in Turkey for 1st high-level talks

A high-level delegation of Afghanistan’s new Taliban rulers has arrived in Turkey for talks with Turkish officials, the Foreign Ministry announced Thursday.

Opinion | How Pakistan is using terror groups from Afghanistan to cause turmoil in the Valley

Pakistan has now decided to focus on creating turmoil in the Valley by taking help of jihadi groups from Afghanistan.

PM Modi to participate in G20 leaders' summit on Afghanistan on Tuesday

Announcing Prime Minister Modi's participation, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said the agenda of the summit will include a discussion on response to humanitarian needs, security and the fight against terrorism and human rights in Afghanistan.  

Taliban will be judged on its actions, not only its words: US after Doha talks

According to Ned Price, the US delegation reiterated that the Taliban will be judged on its actions, not only its words. q

US resumes Afghan refugee flights after measles shots

There are about 53,000 Afghans currently staying at eight US military bases receiving medical care and other assistance before they settle around the US.

Taliban Ministry to probe reports of killing Panjshir civilians

In new social media footage, forces of the Resistance Front group, who used to exercise facto control over Panjshir before its fall, said they were still present in parts of the province.

Afghan officials that fled with President Ghani set up government in exile

A statement released by the Afghan Embassy in Switzerland read that the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan is the only legitimate government of Afghanistan that is elected by the votes of the people and no other government can replace a legitimate one, Khaama News reported.