The Latest Breaking News from Afghanistan

Jason Maddocks was left "traumatised" by tours of duty in Iraq and Afghanistan, and after being discharged from the military his drug use - and drug debts - spiralled out of control

Growing up in Afghanistan I was taught to hide my body. Now I see it as a symbol of rebellion against those who would try to control me

For decades, Pakistan pursued a policy of supporting the Afghan Taliban while cracking down on the Pakistani Taliban, the Tehreek-i-Taliban (TTP). With the Taliban in power in Afghanistan, Islamabad may have won its “long game”. But its game of chicken may be backfiring with jihadists coming home to roost.

Only five hospitals in Afghanistan still offer COVID-19 treatment, with 33 others forced to close.

All but five of the 38 COVID-19 treatment hospitals that once operated in Afghanistan have been forced to close in recent months for lack of doctors, medicines, even heat

Sweden scraps almost all of its few restrictions and stops most testing; Spain’s King Felipe tests positive after displaying mild symptoms

Five Pakistani soldiers killed as Taliban-led Afghanistan resists cooperation with Islamabad

Why an Attack on Ukraine Might Erode Putin’s Support

The Army general tapped to take over as top U.S. commander in the Middle East is warning senators that if Russian invades Ukraine, it could create broader instability into the Middle East, including Syria

Exclusive: first reported case of attempted international recruitment to IS since US left Afghanistan

The U.N. human rights office called on Tuesday for the release of four women activists and their relatives in Afghanistan who were detained or abducted last month after protests over women's rights since the Taliban seized control.