The Taliban took out a victory parade in Afghanistan on Thursday, showcasing their weapons, advanced military equipment, explosives, vehicles, and helicopters. The parade was led by Taliban’s suicide bombers exhibiting car bombs, barrel bombs, vest explosives, mines, and other advanced weapons. WION brings you the anatomy of suicide bombings.

After capturing Afghanistan, Taliban holds victory parade led by suicide bombers

Afghanistan continues to be in internal turmoil following the takeover by the Taliban. On Wednesday, the group confirmed that women would not be allowed to participate in any sporting activities. WION speaks to Sanam Wahidi, Women Rights Activist for more perspective.

'Women's rights will take a backseat in Afghanistan', says Sanam Wahidi

After announcing the new Afghanistan government, the Taliban will reportedly hold an oath taking ceremony on September 11- the 20th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks in the US.

Reports: Taliban led govt in Afghanistan to hold oath taking ceremony on 9/11 anniversary

Afghanistan all-rounder Mohammad Nabi on Friday welcomed the decision of the Afghanistan Cricket Board (ACB) to appoint him as the captain of the side for the upcoming T20 World Cup.

Will present great picture of Afghanistan in T20 World Cup: Mohammad Nabi

Since Taliban took control of Afghanistan heartbreaking images, videos and stories have been coming in from the country. Now, UN has warned that that Afghanistan is on the brink of 'universal poverty'.

Afghanistan on brink of complete economy fall and extreme poverty: UN Envoy

The UN special envoy for Afghanistan urged the world to unite to prevent the collapse of the Afghan economy, to address fears that the Taliban’s Islamic state may spread to its neighbours, and to fight terrorism.

UN envoy urges economic support to stop Afghanistan breakdown

When Americans honor the nearly 3,000 killed in the September 11, 2001 Al-Qaeda attacks on the 20th anniversary on Saturday, a grim shadow will lurk in the background, that of attacks mastermind Khalid Sheikh Mohammed, who has yet to be tried and convicted for the heinous crime.

Khalid Sheikh Mohammed: the defiant 'mass murderer' of 9/11

When hijacked planes crashed into the World Trade Centre in the United States, Afghans were still reeling from their own Al-Qaeda tragedy. Militants from the group had two days earlier assassinated Ahmad Shah Massoud -- the resistance icon who repelled both the Soviet military and the Taliban from his native Panjshir Valley.

'America was very far away': How Afghans remember 9/11

One of the first acts of the new Afghan government has been to crack down on escalating protests against its rule. In the first decree issued by the Interior Ministry, the Taliban warned all citizens not to hold any demonstrations under any name further.

Afghanistan: Banning protests is first decree by Interior Ministry

Afghan Pop Star Aryana Sayeed speaks with WION about the ongoing situation in Afghanistan. Watch this report to know more.

Afghan Pop Star Aryana Sayeed speaks with WION

The coronavirus upended the lives of millions of college students. The Wall Street Journal reported this week that men have been hit particularly hard — accounting for roughly three-fourths of pandemic-driven dropouts — and depicted an accelerating crisis in male enrollment.

Men fall behind in college enrollment. Women still play catch-up at work.

Amid the turmoil and exodus in Afghanistan, the last known Jewish man in the country left on Friday. This marks another grim landmark for the country that once was home to sizeable Jew population.

Last Jewish man in Afghanistan leaves country

The BRICS Delhi declaration on Thursday expressed "concern" over the latest developments in Afghanistan and caution that the country's territory might be used by terrorist as sanctuary.

Afghan territory should not become terror sanctuary, warns BRICS Delhi Declaration

Afghanistan: Taliban bans protests in the country

The new Taliban government in Afghanistan has formally taken office. Now let's learn about the business challenges under Taliban 2.0.

Afghan arms dealers flourish with news stocks of abandoned weapons

As the first commercial flight has arrived in Kabul and the Taliban authorities have agreed to allow 200 non-Afghans to leave the country, WION's Anas Mallick visited the Kabul airport to get us a better sense of the things on the ground.

WION Ground Report: Dozens of Westerners to fly from Kabul as first commercial flight arrives

As Taliban announced their new government to rule Afghanistan, changes are being noticed all around the country. Contrary to promises by the terrorist organisation, from a changed wall to a new stamp on visas, Taliban 2.

Taliban 2.0? Changed visas, painted walls, new airport names hint at changed Afghanistan

The Taliban promised normalcy in Afghanistan after the bost US exit. This included the resumption of civilian flights. But it has been more than eight days since the foreign boots took off and there seems to be no talk about it.

Eight days since withdrawal deadline, Taliban mum over flight resumption

Under the Taliban's new interim government, Afghanistan has woken up to a new order. The leadership had promised to be for the people, inclusive, representative. But recent reports coming out from Kabul and other parts of Afghanistan are suggesting the opposite.

Taliban begins governance over Afghanistan

As Kosovo opens its doors to refugees from Afghanistan, President Vjosa Osmani speaks to Palki Sharma on what prompted this decision, her appeal to the international community, and more on Global Leadership Series.

Global Leadership Series: Vjosa Osmani, Kosovo President speaks to Palki Sharma

In the Taliban's latest crackdown on dissent in Afghanistan, gunmen used whips and sticks against a group of women protesting in Kabul on Wednesday following the announcement of a hardline, male-only interim government, according to CNN.

Taliban use whips and sticks on Afghan women protesting the all-male government

This week marks the 20th anniversary of the 9/11 terror attacks. Bin Laden is long dead but the group he created is very much alive. Will Al-Queda rise again?

20 years after 9/11, will Al Qaeda rise again?

The new Taliban government in Afghanistan has formally taken office and began to work restoring and repairing the war-torn country.

Afghanistan: Interim government begins work amid protests

Taliban faces challenge to find balance between hardline & moderate rule

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