U.S. President Donald Trump has announced plans to retake Bagram Air Base in Afghanistan, citing its strategic proximity to China’s nuclear facilities.
The Taliban has firmly rejected a U.S. military return but has left the door open for political and economic engagement. China has warned against raising tensions in the region. But Bagram, once the largest U.S. base in Afghanistan, once again finds itself at the center of a great power struggle. Will U.S. push succeed?

US wants to re-establish military presence in Afghanistan, Taliban refutes claims of US takeover

A Taliban crackdown to “prevent immorality” is spreading across Afghanistan, with more provinces losing access to fiber-optic internet after the country’s leader imposed a complete ban on the technology.


Afghanistan: Taliban bans books written by women from Afghan universities 

The British couple who were detained by the Taliban have been released, news agency AFP reported on Friday (September 19). The couple, Peter and Barbie Reynolds, were in detention sicne a few months and were freed after the mediation by Qatar.


Taliban release British couple, Peter and Barbie, after Qatar mediation. Here's all about the case

BREAKING | Trump: US Trying To Get Bagram Airbase 'Back' From Taliban In Afghanistan

In Afghanistan's Kabul, cosmetic surgery clinics are booming.
Botox, facelifts, and hair transplants are in high demand, offering a surprising glimpse of resilience, vanity, and quiet defiance.
Watch this video for more details.

Botox Under the Burqa: Cosmetic Surgery Thrives in Taliban’s Afghanistan

In Taliban-ruled Afghanistan, beauty salons are banned, but Botox and cosmetic surgery clinics are thriving. Discover how private clinics in Kabul are booming despite strict restrictions on women

Botox under burqas, unlikely boom of cosmetic surgery in Taliban conservatism

In May, Virat Kohli’s unexpected retirement from Test cricket surprised fans and meant he would not join India’s Test set-up in England, where Shubman Gill led the side.

Taliban leader Anas Haqqani hails Virat Kohli's impact, says 'wish he plays till 50'

U.S. officials held talks with the authorities in Kabul over Americans held in Afghanistan, the Taliban administration’s Foreign Ministry said. Adam Boehler, the Trump administration’s special envoy for hostage response, and Zalmay Khalilzad, a former U.S. special envoy for Afghanistan, met with the Taliban’s Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi.


US seeks to secure release of Americans held in Taliban custody 

The Pakistani Taliban ambushed and killed at least 12 soldiers in northwest Pakistan on Saturday, reported local government and security officials.


Pakistan: 12 Pak soldiers dead after Taliban ambush in South Waziristan 

The UN refugee agency has halted cash aid for Afghan returnees due to Taliban restrictions barring female staff from working at border crossings. This decision affects thousands of Afghans deported daily from Iran and Pakistan, who rely heavily on UN assistance. The UNHCR emphasizes the importance of female staff in conducting interviews and collecting information from returnee women, who make up 52% of the population served.



UN Suspends Aid to Afghans Due to Taliban Ban on Women Staff | WION

Airstrikes attributed to Pakistan have struck Afghanistan’s eastern provinces of Nangarhar and Khost, killing at least three civilians and injuring seven others, according to Taliban authorities. The strikes damaged homes and prompted the Taliban foreign ministry to summon the Pakistani ambassador, condemning the attacks as a provocative act. Pakistan has yet to comment on the incident.

Afghanistan accuses Pakistan of deadly air-strikes | 3 children dead, 7 wounded

The Taliban has declared it is willing to work with UK Reform Party leader Nigel Farage on his proposed plan to deport 600,000 illegal migrants, including Afghans. A senior official from Kabul said they would accept returnees with “dignity” and welcome aid, but not direct payments. The statement follows Farage’s pledge to tear up international treaties and strike new deals with countries like Afghanistan, Iran, and Eritrea. With Downing Street not ruling out similar future deals, the Taliban hinted it may find Farage’s approach “easier” to work with.

Taliban official: 'Ready to accept & embrace deported Afghans sent to us'

Taliban officials say they are "ready and willing" to work with Nigel Farage should he become the UK's prime minister, after his Reform UK party unveiled a plan to deport 600,000 asylum seekers.

Taliban says 'ready and willing' to work with UK Reform Party's Farage and accept deported Afghans

China hosted a trilateral meeting with Pakistan and Taliban leaders in Kabul, aiming to ease tensions and expand the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) into Afghanistan. As Islamabad and Kabul seek diplomatic normalization, analysts question China’s ability to navigate historic mistrust and security risks in the region.

Counter terrorism': China's message to Taliban | Wang Yi expresses concern

Four years after the Taliban regained control of Afghanistan, the country continues to face severe challenges. Economic hardship, human rights violations, and widespread insecurity have left the Afghan people struggling for survival, with little relief or hope for the future.


Four Years Under Taliban Rule: Afghanistan Faces Continued Hardship

Four years after the Taliban returned to power, Afghanistan faces deepening economic struggles, erosion of human rights, and fading hope for its people. 


Four Years Of Taliban 2.0: Economy, Rights, Hope Plumb New Depths

Son of British couple imprisoned in Afghan prison, has urged for hospital treatment for his parents amid their "deteriorating health". Jonathan even stressed that his parent might die there given the escalating situation in the prison. 

'Chained, shackled, might die there': Son of elderly UK couple jailed in Afghanistan urges hospital treatment for his parents

The Taliban regime has turned norms around for girls ever since they came to power in August 2021. Education for girls in Afghanistan has been a tall ask. And now, as the nationwide university entrance exam results are announced, thousands of girls are pinning their hopes on change, wishing for laws to be changed in their favour.

Education banned since Taliban took over in 2021, girls still hope to return to school

The minister said that the programme has now been closed. “From today, there will be no new ARR offers of relocation to Britain, the route is now closed,” he said. Healey, Labour’s opposition defence spokesman, was briefed about the programme in 2023. 

‘Serious departmental error’: UK reveals $535 million secret scheme to relocate 19,000 Afghans after data leak

 The viral 50-second clip was created by Yosaf Aryubi, founder of Raza Afghanistan, a tour agency that offers travel packages to international visitors, according to The Independent. It starts with a scene mimicking a hostage situation.

'We have one message for America': Taliban 'welcomes' US tourists - in video featuring hostages. YES, you read it right

According to Hasht-e Subh Daily, the marriage involved the tradition of ‘walwar’ where the bride price is set based on her physical appearance, education, and perceived value. The incident sparked outrage across social media, with users expressing shock, heartbreak, and condemnation.

6-year-old girl sold, married to 45-year-old man in Afghanistan, Taliban interject, say ‘wait until she’s nine’

Since retaking control in August 2021, the Taliban have systematically dismantled women’s rights in Afghanistan, barring girls from education after sixth grade, ordering closure of beauty salons, excluding women from workplaces, and restricting their movement without a male guardian.

ICC issues arrest warrants for top Taliban leaders over persecution of women in Afghanistan

The Indian envoy to the UN opposed punitive measures against Afghanistan.  Stressing on its longstanding ties with Afghanistan, India expressed commitment to meeting the war-torn country's humanitarian and developmental needs.

In India's abstention from UN resolution vote on Afghanistan, a hint at Pakistan-sponsored terrorism

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US wants to re-establish military presence in Afghanistan, Taliban refutes claims of US takeover

Afghanistan: Taliban bans books written by women from Afghan universities

Taliban release British couple, Peter and Barbie, after Qatar mediation

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Botox Under the Burqa: Cosmetic Surgery Thrives in Taliban’s Afghanistan

Botox under burqas, unlikely boom of cosmetic surgery in Taliban conservatism

Taliban leader Anas Haqqani hails Virat Kohli's impact, says 'wish he plays...'

US seeks to secure release of Americans held in Taliban custody

Pakistan: 12 Pak soldiers dead after Taliban ambush in South Waziristan

UN Suspends Aid to Afghans Due to Taliban Ban on Women Staff | WION

UN Suspends Aid to Afghans Due to Taliban Ban on Women Staff | WION

Afghanistan accuses Pakistan of deadly air-strikes | 3 children dead, 7 wounded

Taliban official: 'Ready to accept & embrace deported Afghans sent to us'

Taliban says 'ready and willing' to work with UK Reform Party's Farage and accept deported Afghans

Counter terrorism': China's message to Taliban | Wang Yi expresses concern

Four Years Under Taliban Rule: Afghanistan Faces Continued Hardship

Four Years Of Taliban 2.0: Economy, Rights, Hope Plumb New Depths

'Might die there': Son of UK couple jailed in Afghan, shares his parents' ordeal

Education banned since Taliban took over in 2021, girls still pin hope on change

Serious departmental error: UK reveals secret scheme to relocate 19,000 Afghans

Taliban 'welcomes' US tourists - in video featuring hostages

6-year-old girl married to 45-year-old man, Taliban say ‘wait until she’s nine’

ICC issues arrest warrants for top Taliban leaders over persecution of women

Why did India abstain from Afghanistan UN resolution vote? Opposed to…