Taliban

Pakistan says it launched air strikes on Afghanistan over drone attacks

Taliban security personnel inspect the site, after Pakistani air strike struck Gurbuz district in Afghanistan’s Khost province on Sept 24.

Pakistan says it killed 28 militants, Taliban reports three civilian deaths

A man is rescued in the aftermath of a Pakistani air strike in the Nurgal district of Afghanistan’s Kunar province on Sept 21.

At least three killed in Pakistani airstrikes on Afghanistan, officials say

AI military risks spark concern at China security conference

Military delegates walk outside the venue of the opening ceremony for the Beijing Xiangshan Forum in Beijing, China September 16, 2026. REUTERS/Florence Lo

Impoverished by war in Iran, Afghan migrants return to Taliban rule

Afghan nationals carrying their belongings walk after crossing the border from Iran at the Islam Qala border crossing in Herat province, Afghanistan, September 3, 2026. REUTERS/Sayed Hassib

Ex-Afghan leader Hamid Karzai says girls’ education key to Taliban legitimacy

Under his government, the number of girls in education rose sharply, though his administration was dogged by allegations of corruption.

UN says two staff members detained in Afghanistan have been freed

Women's share of Afghan labour market shrinks to 5% under Taliban, UN says

FILE PHOTO: An Afghan woman pushes her cart in Kabul, Afghanistan, July 6, 2023. REUTERS/Ali Khara/ File Photo

Taliban mark five years in power as aid groups warn of crisis

Members of the Taliban stand guard during a rally to mark five years in power, outside the former U.S. embassy in Kabul, Afghanistan, August 15, 2026. REUTERS/Sayed Hassib

News analysis

Entrenched, embattled and defiant, the Taliban celebrate 5 years in power

Afghans celebrating the fifth anniversary of the Taliban’s return to power in Kabul, Afghanistan, on Aug 14.

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