Driven primarily by the Global War on Terror following the attacks of 11 September 2001, these engagements have ranged from full-scale invasions to targeted kinetic strikes.

How many wars has US fought in the middle east since 2000? A look at the 7 major conflicts

Pakistan fields one of the most powerful militaries in the Islamic world, while the Taliban rule Afghanistan with rugged fighters and battlefield grit. But if the two sides clash, how do conventional power and insurgent warfare really compare?

How strong is Pakistan’s military compared to Afghanistan’s Taliban fighters?

Pakistan, backed by the US, supported Afghan mujahideen against the Soviet invasion. Afghanistan viewed Pakistan’s role with suspicion, while Pakistan hoped to shape the post-Soviet state. The emergence of the Taliban changed dynamics yet again.

'From allies to enemies': The 40-year rollercoaster of Pakistan–Afghanistan relations

Border-wars are rarely just between two neighbours. As tensions along the Afghanistan–Pakistan frontier escalate, Iran’s own border conflicts and strategic interests could draw it into a broader regional war.

How Iran’s border issues could widen a war between Afghanistan–Pakistan

The United Nations on Wednesday said that some "time critical" programmes in Afghanistan will have to be temporarily stopped due to the Taliban's ban on women working in NGOs. The global agency warned that many other activities are also likely to be impacted due to the ban.

UN suspends some Afghanistan programs after ban on female aid workers

In Afghanistan, since the Taliban has taken, over the charge of the country back in August, the media houses have started disappearing or they simply have not been allowed to function as media houses. An export gets you all the details

Afghanistan: 231 media outlets have shut down since August

Its been well over 2 months since the Taliban took over control of Afghanistan since then country has been plagued with multiple economic crises. From the falling value of its currency to increasing fuel prices. WION correspondent Anas Mallick spoke to the Taliban finance ministry spokesperson, listen to this exclusive conversation.

Taliban's finance ministry spokesperson speaks to WION on rising fuel prices

Deeply saddened and upset over Afghan army's failure, Afghanistan citizens are seen throwing shoes and stones at Afghan army. The Taliban fighters on Sunday made further advances in Afghanistan and took control of the presidential palace in Kabul. The insurgents entered the capital city amid President Ashraf Ghani fleeing to Tajikistan in order to avoid bloodshed.

Viral Video: Afghan citizens express displeasure with Afghanistan Army by throwing stones and shoes

The war in Afghanistan — launched on October 7, 2001 in the wake of the September 11 attacks — is the longest ever waged by the United States. Here are some key figures about the conflict with US and foreign troops having all but withdrawn from Afghanistan: - Boots on the ground - At its peak, under president Barack Obama in 2011, the United States had 98,000 personnel on the ground, according to Pentagon figures.

The war in Afghanistan, by the numbers

Germany announced on Wednesday that its withdrawal of troops from Afghanistan will be completed by July 4. The country’s defence ministry announced plans of withdrawal after the United States claimed that its troops would be out of Afghanistan by September 11.

Germany to pull troops from Afghanistan by July 4

Kabul’s iconic chicken street was once meant for foreign visitor, today, however, it is struggling to stay afloat amid the decades-long war. The chicken street was once a thriving market - a narrow thoroughfare where traders hawked Afghan coats, silver ankle bracelets and pots.

As Afghanistan's iconic chicken street fades, peace brings new hope

Afghanistan said to have mineral reserves worth billion of dollars but prolonged state of war have prevented the govt from monitising them. But, that has not stopped the Taliban.

Afghanistan govt failed to monitise the mineral reserves while Taliban earned million

The deputy leader of the Taliban and one of the world's most wanted militants has written an opinion piece for the New York Times in which he says the Afghan insurgents are "fully committed" to a deal with Washington.

Taliban deputy leader says 'committed' to peace in op-ed

Highlighting Afghan govt's role in the advancement of women's right, Naheed Esar, 30-year-old deputy foreign minister of Afghanistan said women in Afghanistan are now in leading roles.

EXCLUSIVE: No going back on women's rights, says young Afghan minister; praises India's role for development in her country

New documents reveal how United States officials misled Americans on the War in Afghanistan. The documents paint a stark picture of missteps and failures in the American effort in the war-torn country.

US officials mislead public with false evidence in Afghanistan War: Report

The Washington Post reported on Tuesday that it had obtained a confidential trove of government documents on how US officials misled Americans on the war in Afghanistan.

US officials misled Americans on war in Afghanistan: Report

Lawyers representing victims of the Afghanistan conflict on Wednesday urged the International Criminal Court to allow a war crimes investigation that would include scrutinizing the actions of US forces.

Afghan victims ask ICC to open Afghan war crimes investigation on appeal

A US drone strike intended to hit an Islamic State (IS) hideout in Afghanistan killed at least 30 civilians resting after a day's labour in the fields, officials said on Thursday.

US drone strike kills 30 civilians in Afghanistan; 40 injured

Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan speaking at the US Institute of Peace said he will be meeting with the Taliban and "will try his best" for the Taliban to talk to the Afghan government.

Will meet the Taliban and get them to talk to Afghan government, says Imran Khan at US Institute of Peace

An Afghan delegation is in Qatar for peace talks with Taliban leaders, with the hopes of ending the 18-year-long conflict in Afghanistan. The United States has now realised that talking to the Afghan Taliban is the only solution.

Afghanistan war: 18 years later, no end in sight; US-Taliban talks amid more attacks

A huge peace meeting aimed at finding an exit from Afghanistan's war is due to finish Friday in Kabul, with leading politicians expected to announce visions for a much-needed breakthrough.

Massive Afghanistan peace summit ends in Kabul

A car packed with explosives blew up near a heavily fortified foreign compound in Kabul on Monday, killing at least four people and wounding more than 90, officials said, in the latest deadly attack to rock the Afghan capital.

Afghanistan: Four killed, over 90 wounded in Kabul car bomb attack

The Taliban mounted attacks on two military check posts in the western Farah province bordering Iran on Sunday, killing at least 20 Afghanistan soldiers and injuring 11.

Afghanistan: Taliban attacks soldiers in western province; 20 killed

'Despite some heroic efforts to stabilize insecure and contested areas in Afghanistan between 2002 and 2017, the program mostly failed,' Special Inspector General John Sopko said

US wasted billions in failed Afghan stabilization efforts: Official

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