Politics
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Taliban marks U.S. withdrawal anniversary as American ‘defeat’
Taliban officials mark the fifth anniversary of the U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan, calling Washington's presence a defeat.
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UNAMA Says All Sides in Afghanistan War Harmed Civilians
UNAMA says all sides in Afghanistan's war harmed civilians, based on a report drawn from victims' accounts and interviews.
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Taliban envoy rejects Pakistani military action inside Afghanistan
Taliban envoy Sardar Ahmad Shakib rejects Pakistan's military action in Afghanistan and calls for direct talks over security concerns.
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Afghanistan to Attend SCO Plus Meeting After Bishkek Summit
Afghanistan is set to attend the SCO Plus meeting in Bishkek after the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation summit.
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Taliban Mining Minister Meets Qatar’s Ambassador in Kabul
Taliban acting mining minister Hedayatullah Badri meets Qatar’s ambassador in Kabul to discuss bilateral ties and cooperation.
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UNAMA Says 40,000 Civilians Killed in Afghanistan War
UNAMA says more than 40,000 civilians were killed in Afghanistan between 2009 and 2021, with 77,000 others wounded.
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SCO Urges Inclusive Government in Afghanistan for Lasting Peace
The Shanghai Cooperation Organisation says an inclusive government is the only way to achieve lasting peace in Afghanistan.
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Modi Says Lasting Stability in Asia Hard to Achieve Without Addressing Afghanistan
Narendra Modi says lasting stability in Asia is difficult without considering Afghanistan, and India will keep supporting the country.
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Taliban restrictions have isolated Afghanistan, Crisis Group says
Crisis Group says Taliban restrictions on women and girls have isolated Afghanistan and worsened economic and security pressures.
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Former Army Chief Says Kabul Near Collapse Without Defence Plan
Afghanistan's former army chief says Kabul neared collapse without a defence plan in the final days before the Taliban takeover.