As per a recent study by a worldwide analytics organisation, Afghanistan has been declared the unhappiest country under the Taliban dictatorship in terms of physical pain, mental stress, mental disorders, poverty, unemployment, and wrath.

Afghanistan: The unhappiest nation under the Taliban dictatorship, says report

Afghan fans broke chairs and hurled insults at Pakistani supporters after their team was defeated on Wednesday. Cricket administrators and ex-cricketers have waded into the controversy. Molly Gambhir gets you a report.

Gravitas: Fans clash after Pakistan-Afghanistan cricket match

One year since the United States withdrew its forces from Afghanistan, the Taliban government is still struggling for global recognition. On Wednesday, the group's foreign minister Amir Khan Muttaqi acknowledged that their government remains isolated.

Even as it struggles for recognition, Taliban claims nations 'behave with us like an official government'

The Bagram airbase was once a symbol of US military power in Afghanistan. But one year after America's chaotic withdrawal, the town of Bagram lies deserted. Mariam Wardak tells you more.

South Asia Diary: Bagram economy withers after US pullout

A massive explosion was reported in Afghanistan's capital Kabul outside the Russian Embassy on Monday (September 5), killing two people and injuring at least 11 others.

Two Russian embassy staff killed in Kabul bombing, confirms Moscow

Afghanistan's state news agency reported on Monday that a 5.3-magnitude earthquake killed eight people and injured nine others. The United States Geological Survey (USGS) said that quake was felt in the provinces of Kunar, Laghman and Nangarhar, and in the capital Kabul.

Afghanistan: 5.3-magnitude earthquake kills eight people and injures nine others

At a press conference, Abdul Karim Haider, the deputy minister of justice, said that Afghanistan does not need a constitution and can address problems by just applying Islamic laws.

Afghanistan doesn’t need a constitution, can address problems by applying Islamic Laws, says official

One year after the complete U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan, Taliban spokesman Zabihullah Mujahid sat down with Voice of America.

WION-VOA Co-Production: Taliban completes 1 year of power | To the Moon, Mars and beyond

A huge blast rocked one of the biggest mosques in Afghanistan's western city of Herat killing at least 18 and injuring some 23 people. According to media reports, the blast occurred at the Gaza mosque just before Friday prayers.

Blast in Afghanistan's Western city of Herat; at least 18 killed & 23 injured

Multiple casualties were feared in blasts outside a mosque in Herat, Afghanistan just before prayers on Friday (September 2), local media reported. "At least 18 people were martyred in the incident and 23 others were wounded," Hameedullah Motawakel, spokesman for the governor of Herat province, told reporters.

Afghanistan: Top pro-Taliban cleric among 18 killed; several wounded in blast at Herat mosque

Two people were killed while three others were injured in a car blast at the Police District 17 of Afghanistan's capital Kabul on Wednesday, according to interior ministry spokesman Abdul Nafi Takor.

Two killed, three injured in Kabul after car bomb blast on US withdrawal anniversary

Former Taliban Ministry of Interior spokesperson Saeed Khosty has reportedly forcefully divorced his wife, the daughter of one of the former National Security Generals, for her lack of religion.

Afghanistan: Woman divorced by Taliban official due to her declining faith but she alleges domestic abuse

Tuesday night, the first anniversary of the American pullout from Afghanistan, which the Taliban are observing as "Freedom Day," saw celebratory fireworks light up the Kabul sky.

Watch: Fireworks in Kabul to celebrate first anniversary of US withdrawal from Afghanistan

Celebratory fireworks lit the night sky of Kabul sky on the first anniversary of the withdrawal of US troops from Afghanistan, which the Taliban are marking as 'Freedom Day'.

Taliban celebrates 1st anniversary of US troops withdrawal from Afghanistan

India has dispatched over 40,000 metric tonnes of wheat to Afghanistan so far, ensuring its position as a contiguous neighbour and long-standing partner of Kabul.

Over 40,000 metric tonnes of wheat dispatched so far to Afghanistan: India at UN

It has been more than a year since Afghanistan was under the control of the Taliban. The UN aid chief on Monday (August 30) said that countries should now resume sending development assistance aid to the people who are starving.

UN chief requests countries to resume sending development aid to Afghanistan

It has been a year since the US forces haphazardly left their posts in Afghanistan, leaving the land in the hands of Talibani barbarians and terrorists. During the muddled exit, US troops, its allies and numerous other dependents were left in the lurch, fighting Talibanis.

US Colonel ‘murdered’ several allies, did not let them board planes from Kabul: Documentary

Taliban defence minister Mohammed Yakoob Mujahid has accused Pakistan of providing airspace for US drones to enter Afghanistan. He characterised incursions by the drones as continuation of USA's 'invasion'.

Pakistan providing airspace to US drones for entering Afghanistan: Taliban

It's been over a year since the Taliban took control of Afghanistan. During their takeover, the Taliban regime promised that they will be taking a more liberal approach towards women's rights but recent reports show that not much has changed in the current regime rather the government is only backtracked on all of its promises and left Afghan women and girls in despair.

Taliban bars women from leaving Kabul for studies, cracks down on women's rights

Heavy drone activities in some parts of Afghanistan have been reported in the past few days. As per reports, the increased drone activity suggests that the United States is stepping up efforts to target Al-Qaeda or ISIS-K.

Reports of heavy drone activity in parts of Afghanistan. What does it signify?

After being evacuated from Afghanistan due to a Taliban takeover, Afghan refugees and migrants in UAE facilities protested once more this week about the slow and unclear settlement procedure.

Hundreds of Afghan refugees and migrants protest in UAE for unclear resettlement procedures

Afghanistan has been reeling under back to back natural disasters. After the heatwave, drought and massive earthquake, the country has now been hit by deadly flash floods. At least 20 people have lost their lives, 35 have been injured in the last 48 hours.

WION Climate Tracker | Back-to-back natural disasters ravage Afghanistan

After attracting widespread criticism and concerns raised by Afghan women over the new rule to limit the entry of women in parks, the Taliban on Monday clarified that the imposition of the new rule to separate the visiting days for men and women is to allow women to visit the parks freely.

Afghanistan: Taliban clarifies restriction on women to visit public parks

A disaster management official reported on Monday that at least 20 people have died in flash floods in central Afghanistan over the past 48 hours and that heavy rain has also destroyed thousands of homes and damaged agricultural land.

Central Afghanistan flash floods: At least 20 dead, more than 35 injured

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