The Latest Breaking News from Afghanistan

Is it justifiable to continue not recognising the Taliban government, which has been in power for more than three years? This stance does nothing to improve the situation of Afghan women and prevents the international community from fully engaging on other critical issues in the country. Report from the field…

Other lives: First editor of the BBC Pashto language service and chairman of the charity Afghanaid for 10 years

Condolences have poured in from across the globe following the demise of former Prime Minister Dr Manmohan Singh. Read further on Dynamite News:

Taliban say access to climate funds is the right of their people. But experts tell Stuti Mishra that giving them a seat at the table might be seen as legitimising their human rights abuse

Pakistani airstrikes in Afghanistan's Paktika province lead to casualties, sparking tensions between the two countries.

According to Khaama Press, the Taliban authorities had condemned the airstrike, which they claim targeted four areas in Afghanistan on December 24. Read further on Dynamite News:

Tragic civilian deaths in Afghanistan due to Pakistani airstrikes spark global concern and calls for accountability.

Airstrike reportedly aimed at training facility to kill insurgents in region bordering Afghanistan

Pakistan air strikes in an eastern border region of Afghanistan killed 46 civilians, the Taliban government said Wednesday, whilst a Pakistan security official said the bombardment had targeted "terrorist hideouts".