The Latest Breaking News from Taliban

Magnitude 5.9 earthquake struck southeastern Afghanistan, the U.S. Geological Survey said.

An earthquake struck eastern Afghanistan early Wednesday, killing at least 255 people, authorities said. Information remained scarce on the magnitude 6 temblor that struck Paktika province, but it comes as the international community largely has left Afghanistan after the Taliban takeover of the country last year amid the chaotic withdrawal…

The United Nations on Monday banned two Taliban officials from traveling in response to the heavy restrictions the hardliners have imposed on Afghan women, diplomats told AFP. Travel exemptions permitting 15 Taliban officials to go abroad for negotiations were set to expire Monday. For thirteen officials, the travel exemptions were…

The Taliban have released several British citizens who were detained in Afghanistan after an agreement was reached between the two countries, Taliban and UK officials said Monday. The detainees were released Sunday following a series of meetings between Afghan and British officials, said Zabihullah Mujahid, spokesman for the Taliban government,…

Friends and family of Peter Jouvenal, a journalist and businessman, said he was among those released.

Foreign Office diplomats secured their freedom but sources say nothing was given in return except an apology

The Trump-backed waiver allows sanctioned Taliban leaders to travel abroad for negotiations.

At least 10 people, including children, have been wounded after a crowded market in Afghanistan was attacked on Monday.

Five British nationals were released from detention, with the Foreign Office saying the UK Government ‘regrets this episode’.