World Aug 20 5 years after the U.S. left, Afghan allies reflect on life under Taliban rule By Leila Molana-Allen, Eric O'Connor, Hena Takal, Amalia Huot-Marchand
World Aug 15 While Taliban leaders mark 5 years in power in Afghanistan, a UN official warns of a rights crisis The Taliban seized power on Aug. 15, 2021, as the U.S. and other NATO troops withdrew following a costly two-decade war. The U.S. withdrawal led to chaos at Kabul airport as crowds of people tried to flee the country in… By Abdul Qahar Afghan, Suzan Fraser, Associated Press
World Aug 13 Taliban detained 6 staff from a women's and children's rights group, Human Rights Watch says The six men — employees of the Women and Children Legal Research Foundation — were detained on July 18 after they were told to come to their office to retrieve confiscated laptops and phones, Human Rights Watch said in a… By Associated Press
World Aug 11 2.4 million Afghan girls shut out of secondary school during 5 years of Taliban rule, UN says UNESCO calls this a grave violation of fundamental rights and on Tuesday urged the immediate restoration of education for women and girls. By Associated Press
World Mar 24 Afghanistan releases American national Dennis Coyle after more than a year Coyle was detained in January 2025. Afghan authorities accused him of violating laws, but never specified which ones. By Abdul Qahar Afghan, Elena Becatoros, Eric Tucker, Associated Press
Feb 27 Pakistan defense minister says country is in 'open war' with Afghanistan after latest strikes By Munir Ahmed, Abdul Qahar Afghan, Associated Press Afghanistan launched a cross-border attack on Pakistan late Thursday, saying it was in retaliation for earlier Pakistani airstrikes. Continue reading
Oct 16 Taliban government blames Pakistan for drone strikes on Afghanistan By Siddiqullah Alizai, Munir Ahmed, Associated Press Afghanistan’s Taliban government says Pakistan carried out two drone strikes on Kabul the day before. Continue reading
Oct 12 Afghanistan kills dozens of Pakistani soldiers in cross-border attack, Taliban government says By Associated Press Earlier in the week, Afghan authorities accused Pakistan of bombing the capital, Kabul, and a market in the country’s east. Pakistan did not claim responsibility for the assault. Continue reading
Sep 19 Taliban release British couple held for months in Afghanistan By Jon Gambrell, Riazat Butt, Associated Press The case of Peter and Barbie Reynolds, aged 80 and 76, underlined the concerns of the West over the actions of the Taliban since they overthrew the country’s U.S.-backed government in a 2021 lightning offensive. Continue reading
Sep 02 Rescuers race to find Afghan earthquake survivors as death toll passes 1,400 By Associated Press The Taliban has appealed for international assistance on Tuesday, but aid is limited due to global crises and reduced budgets. Continue reading