Government forces plan a counteroffensive in Afghanistan's northern provinces after losing ground to the Taliban. The Taliban now control roughly a third of all 421 districts and district centers in Afghanistan.

Afghanistan army plan counteroffensive against Taliban in northern provinces

The Taliban plan to present a written peace proposal to the Afghan government side as soon as next month, a spokesman for the Islamist insurgents said even as they make major territorial gains in the breach left by departing foreign forces.

Taliban aim to present written peace plan at talks as soon as next month

Afghanistan has descended into chaos. The Taliban has captured 9 districts in the last 24 hours. 1,037 Afghan troops have fled to Afghanistan. The onslaught is more than an internal threat. It could soon become a threat for the entire region.

Gravitas: Afghanistan descends into chaos

The upsurge in fighting and the flight of thousands of members of the tattered Afghan security forces have raised grave doubt about the US-backed peace negotiations.

Taliban may present written Afghan peace plan next month

The Afghanistan army has vowed to secure major cities and highways amid a rise in Taliban attacks. The newly appointed Afghan army chief General Wali Mohammad has said that the forces' top priority was to safeguard the major cities, border towns, and highways.

Afghan army vows to safeguard major cities, border towns & highways

Amid fighting in Afghanistan, reports said at least 1,000 Afghan troops have fled to Tajikistan after facing defeat against the Taliban even as US troops continue to their pullout.

Hundreds of Afghan troops flee to Tajikistan as Taliban advances

The Taliban outlawed dozens of seemingly innocuous activities and pastimes in Afghanistan during their 1996-2001 rule - including kite flying, TV soap operas, pigeon racing, fancy haircuts, and even playing music. These have made a comeback in the years since, but fears are growing they will be banned again if the hardline Islamists return to power.

'Talibanned': From kite-running to breakdancing, Afghan pastimes again under threat

Bagram Air base buzzed again on Monday as Afghan forces settled in the vast complex. US forces have fully vacated the base which was their main hub for 20 years for 20 years until their withdrawal last week.

Afghan soldiers occupy Bagram air base, former hub of US forces

Afghanistan is on the verge of where it all started-into the hands of Taliban. During Taliban's last reign from 1996 to 2001, it has outlawed dozens of harmless activities. The people in Afghanistan now stare at their dreams coming to end. Watch this report

Afghanistan people fear the return of the Taliban

Taliban have besieged important districts & strategic provinces. Thousands of Afghan troops have started fleeing. After years of financial support from the US govt, Afghanistan has failed to put up a fight against Taliban.

Afghanistan: How wealthy is the Taliban?

The Taliban's march through northern Afghanistan gained momentum overnight with the capture of several districts from fleeing Afghan forces, several hundred of whom fled across the border into Tajikistan.

Taliban captures several districts in Afghanistan, forces flee to Tajikistan

In a significant development, women in Ghor have taken up arms to defend their motherland against the Taliban. Photographs of Ghor women holding guns and rocket launchers are being shared on social media.

Afghanistan: Women pick up arms against Taliban in Ghor

Taliban captures key districts in Afghanistan, 300 military troops flee to Tajikistan

The Taliban outlawed dozens of seemingly innocuous activities and pastimes in Afghanistan during their 1996-2001 rule -- including kite flying, TV soap operas, pigeon racing, fancy haircuts, and even playing music.

The Taliban's march through northern Afghanistan gained momentum overnight with the capture of several districts from fleeing Afghan forces, several hundred of whom fled across the border into Tajikistan, officials said Sunday.

Taliban take districts in northeast Afghanistan from fleeing troops

As the US military is continuing with its drawdown from Afghanistan, Pakistan is undertaking a dangerous gamble in the war-torn country and has sought to cultivate radical jihadi groups in the region.

Pakistan undertaking dangerous gamble in Afghanistan: Report

The Taliban have taken control of a key Kandahar district after fierce night time fighting, officials said on Sunday. Kandahar is a former bastion of the Taliban.

Taliban seize key Kandahar district

In about two-months, all US groups will be off the ground in Afghanistan as the Biden administration prepares to return after a two decade war. Fear looms over the citizens as the Taliban imposes regressive laws in captured areas.

Afghanistan: As US withdraws, Taliban gains ground

Marking an end to the longest war in US history, the American troops have left the main military base in Afghanistan. Locals living in the shadow of the base are bracing themselves for what comes next.

Afghanistan: Fears of the Taliban taking over Afghan

Officials said that hundreds of Taliban fighters were killed in fighting across several provinces of Afghanistan. This came amid announcement from the US that troop withdrawal would complete by the end of August.

Afghanistan: Fighting rages as US forces seek exit by end August

Abdullah Abdullah, chairman of the High Council for National Reconciliation (HCNR) of Afghanistan said the survival, security & unity of the country is in danger. As the deadline of the US drawdown is approaching, Abdullah said that the Taliban are taking very slow steps in the peace talks but have increased the war on the battlefield.

Afghanistan's survival, security & unity in danger warns Abdullah Abdullah

The Taliban Friday said they "welcome and support" the exit of all US and NATO forces from Afghanistan's Bagram Air Base, a sign of an imminent final withdrawal of foreign troops from the country.

Taliban 'welcome and support' exit of foreign forces from Bagram

Gun in hand, 55-year-old Dost Mohammad Salangi recites poetry as he leads a small group of men to a look-out post high in the rugged hills of Parwan province, north of the Afghan capital Kabul.

Afghan civilians take up arms as US-led forces leave

The top US commander in Afghanistan Tuesday did not rule out conducting airstrikes against the Taliban if they pressed on with their campaign of capturing new territory across the violence-wracked country.

US commmander warns Taliban to stop Afghan offensive or face air strikes

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