Kabul News

Afghanistan: At least six killed in blasts at school in Kabul's Shiite neighbourhood

The minority Shia Hazara community has been the target of several blasts. While attacks on public targets have reduced since the Taliban seized power in August 2021, the Islamic State continues to operate across the country

'World must wake up’: Tasks daunt world leaders as they return to United Nations

Secretary-General Antonio Guterres rang the alarm in his annual state-of-the-world speech at the opening of the UNGA’s high-level meeting for leaders of its 193 member nations

Afghanistan’s Taliban want to address General Assembly, says United Nations

The Taliban said it was nominating a new UN permanent representative, Mohammad Suhail Shaheen, a UN spokesman said

Kabul Airport suicide attacker was freed by Taliban after four years in CIA custody for New Delhi terror plot

Abdul Rehman, a former engineering student with roots in Afghanistan’s Logar province and the son of a merchant who frequently visited New Delhi on business, was freed from Bagram prison on 15 August

SCO begins in Dushanbe: How this eight-member body can help shape Afghanistan's future

The 21st summit, taking place in a hybrid format, will be in the spotlight as it sits down to discuss how it will deal with the Taliban-ruled nation

PIA, first foreign commercial flight since Taliban takeover, lands in Kabul

Kabul airport was left trashed after foreign forces completed their chaotic withdrawal on 30 August, evacuating more than 120,000 people from the country.

'Don't want to turn the clock back': Taliban allows women to study, but conditions apply

The Taliban have suggested they have changed, including in their attitudes toward women. However, women have been banned from sports and the Taliban have used violence in recent days against women protesters demanding equal rights.

Taliban must adhere to commitment on not allowing Afghan soil for terrorism, says India at UN

India also called on the international community to rise above any partisan interests and stand together with the people of Afghanistan in their desire for peace, stability and security in the country.

US not in a rush to recognise new Taliban government in Afghanistan, says White House

The insurgent group has a lot to do before they can get any recognition for its regime, White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki said

Taliban has conquered ‘last holdout’ Panjshir Valley, but will find it hard to control it

The valley, known to be a hub of resistance, has fallen for the first time since the start of Afghanistan’s four decades of conflict