Russia becomes first country to recognise Taliban

Afghanistan’s government said on Thursday that Russia had become the first country to officially recognise its rule, calling it a “brave decision”. The announcement came after a meeting between Afghanistan’s…

Trump says IS militant behind Kabul airport attack arrested

An Islamic State operative who allegedly planned the 2021 suicide bombing outside Kabul airport during the chaotic US military withdrawal has been arrested, President Donald Trump said Tuesday. The bomber…

Malala Yousafzai at Muslim girls’ education summit snubbed by Taliban

Nobel Peace Prize laureate Malala Yousafzai on Saturday joined a global summit on the education of Muslim girls that was snubbed by Afghanistan’s Taliban government. The two-day conference hosted by…

Taliban celebrate 3 years since Afghanistan takeover with military show

Afghanistan’s Taliban rulers celebrated three years in power on Wednesday with a military parade paying homage to their homemade bombs used in war, fighter aircraft and goose-stepping security forces. The…

Afghans marry in mass ceremony in bid to cut costs

Fifty couples married Monday in a joint ceremony in the Afghan capital — a growing practice to reduce the astronomical cost of traditional weddings in the impoverished country. The couples…