Russia on Thursday officially recognized the Taliban government as Afghanistan’s rightful government, the first country to do so nearly four years since the extremists took power. The action is a …
Troops kill 30 militants attempting to sneak into Pakistan from Afghanistan
Pakistan’s military says security forces killed 30 militants who attempted to enter the country from Afghanistan.
Russia becomes first country to recognise Taliban government of Afghanistan
The Russian Foreign Ministry said Moscow saw significant trade and economic opportunities, especially in energy, transport, agriculture, and infrastructure …
Could (and should) private investors make up for US aid cuts in Afghanistan?
A senior US diplomat recently indicated that the United States will no longer provide financial assistance, saying private investors must do more.
1 killed, 3 injured as roof collapses in Afghanistan’s Khost
One person has been confirmed dead, and three others sustained injuries as a roof collapsed in eastern Afghanistan”s Khost province yesterday evening, provincial government spokesman Mustaghfir …
Earthquake Alert! Afghanistan Shakes At 4.9 Magnitude
A 4.9 magnitude earthquake struck Afghanistan on June 30, 2025, at a shallow depth of 10 km, according to the National Center for Seismology (NCS). The tremor followed an earlier 4.3 magnitude quake …
Tourists Are Trickling Into Afghanistan and the Taliban Government Is Eager to Welcome Them
“The Afghan people are warm and welcoming and wish to host tourists from other countries and engage with them,” Deputy Minister of Tourism Qudratullah Jamal told The Associated Press in an early June …
Pakistan closes key border crossing with Afghanistan amid security threats
Pakistan has temporarily closed a key border crossing with Afghanistan due to security threats, until further notice, officials said on Sunday.
India rebukes Pakistan over accusations following deadly suicide attack in Waziristan
The attack, which took place in the Mir Ali area of North Waziristan, involved a suicide bomber who rammed an explosive-laden vehicle into a Pakistani military convoy near the border with Afghanistan.
The Taliban put Afghanistan’s economy into a tailspin. These businesses are thriving – The Independent
The takeover sent Afghanistan’s economy into a tailspin, billions in international funds were frozen, and tens of thousands of highly skilled Afghans fled the country and took their money with them.