Kabul
Taliban rejects Trump demand to return Bagram Air Base
Taliban rejects Trump’s demand to return Bagram Air Base, citing Afghanistan’s sovereignty under the Doha Agreement. Trump warns “bad things” could follow if the US doesn’t regain control.
From Copper Coins to Bone Tools: Kabul Receives Rare Artifacts for Restoration After Decades of War
Guardian forced Afghan man into hiding after using his picture in LGBT-related article - lawsuit
Taliban and Iran's top diplomats meet to tackle migrants, water rights, and security
Afghan women establishing networks against Taliban to fight for rights - report
Girls are not allowed to continue their education after sixth grade in the country. They are barred from studying at university and women's secondary schools closed down.
Afghan women take protests online as Taliban crush dissent
Afghan women have pushed back, taking to the streets to oppose the Taliban, and moving their protests indoors and online amid arrests and violent crackdowns.
What is the origin of the chickpea? - study
The study shed light on the effects of human migration and trade on the chickpea's genetic heritage, discovering surprising connections.
Kabul airport attack 'mastermind' killed by Taliban - US officials
"He was a key ISIS-K official directly involved in plotting operations like Abbey Gate, and now is no longer able to plot or conduct attacks," - White House spokesperson
Afghanistan's Taliban used to jihad, now they're bored at desk jobs
The Afghanistan Analytics Network interviewed members of the Taliban about their dissatisfaction with their new job roles running the country.
Deputy UN chief pushes women's rights on visit to Taliban heartland
Mohammed finished a four-day visit to Afghanistan, where she met Taliban officials in the capital Kabul and also visited Kandahar in the south.
Suicide blast outside Afghan foreign ministry kills 20, Taliban says
Suicide bombers hit Kabul during peak travel times through the city.
One dead as fresh clashes erupt between Afghan, Pakistani border forces
The last months have seen an uptick in border violence between the two countries, especially at the key trade route of Chaman.
Preserving the hidden world of Afghan Jews
A Jewish Afghan American and an anonymous partner from Afghanistan team up to preserve the Jewish community’s heritage.
Russia says suicide blast kills in Afghan capital two embassy staff
The attacker was shot dead by armed guards as he approached the gate • Number of casualties unclear
21 killed, 33 wounded in mosque explosion in Kabul
A huge explosion struck a mosque in Kabul during evening prayers. Many people are feared to be dead or injured.
