Aug 30 Watch 6:15 Afghan women’s freedoms severely restricted four years after U.S. withdrawal, UN says By John Yang, Andrew Corkery Four years ago today, the U.S. military completed its chaotic withdrawal from Afghanistan. Since then, the Taliban has imposed Islamic law and severely restricted the rights of girls and women. John Yang speaks with Richard Bennett, the United Nations’ special… Continue watching
Aug 26 WATCH: Trump signs proclamation honoring service members killed during withdrawal from Afghanistan By Associated Press Surrounded by family members of those killed in the attack, President Donald Trump called the attack “the worst day, and in many ways the most embarrassing day in the history of our country.”… Continue reading
Aug 15 Taliban leader warns God will severely punish Afghans ungrateful for Islamic rule By Associated Press Since the Taliban seized Afghanistan in 2021, they have imposed their interpretation of Islamic law on daily life, including sweeping restrictions on women and girls, based on edicts from their leader Hibatullah Akhundzada. Continue reading
Aug 13 Taliban registers unemployed Afghan refugees for jobs in Qatar By Associated Press The Taliban is registering 1,800 unemployed Afghans expelled from neighboring countries for the chance to work in Qatar in the latest round of a labor agreement with the Gulf nation. Continue reading
Aug 12 Pakistan launches military operation near Afghan border, displacing tens of thousands By Anwarullah Khan, Associated Press Pakistani security forces have launched a “targeted operation” against militants in a northwestern district bordering Afghanistan. Continue reading
Aug 05 The world nearly beat polio. But fake records, misinformation and missteps aided its comeback By Maria Cheng, Riazat Butt, Associated Press The World Health Organization has closed in on its bold goal of eradicating polio several times, but the paralytic virus is entrenched in parts of Afghanistan and Pakistan. Continue reading
Jul 15 The UK says thousands of Afghans have been resettled in Britain under a secret program By Jill Lawless, Associated Press The government now plans to close the secret route. Continue reading
Jul 03 Russia becomes 1st country to formally recognize Taliban’s latest rule in Afghanistan By Associated Press Russia on Thursday became the first country to formally recognize the Taliban’s government in Afghanistan since it seized power in 2021, after Moscow removed the group from its list of outlawed organizations. Continue reading
Jun 05 Watch 3:09 Afghan girl accepted to U.S. colleges faces uncertain future after Trump’s travel ban By Laura Barrón-López, Zeba Warsi President Trump's travel ban potentially affects thousands of people, including one young girl from Afghanistan. We’re calling her Saira, blurring her face and altering her voice to protect her identity for her safety. She spoke with producer Zeba Warsi from… Continue watching
Apr 27 Pakistan says its troops killed 54 militants attempting to sneak across border from Afghanistan By Munir Ahmed, Associated Press Pakistani security forces overnight killed 54 militants who attempted to cross into the country from Afghanistan, the military said Sunday, marking one of the deadliest such killings in recent years. Continue reading