Most of Afghanistan's assets have have been frozen abroad or they've been broken off into treasury bonds and bills leaving the Taliban scrambling for funds. Amidst the widespread economic uncertainty and also a dire crunch for cash the officials of Taliban's Culture Ministry have now begun efforts to track and locate the famed battery and treasure.

Afghanistan: Taliban's bid to consolidate ancient artefacts

A recent announcement from Taliban has banned girls from getting secondary education in Afghanistan. The announcement has come in direct contrast with Taliban’s model of ’new and improved’ regime.

No education for girls? Taliban order secondary schools to reopen but only for boys

A top US General has now finally admitted that the Americans had made a huge mistake when they'd launched a drone strike against what they believed was an ISIS horizon terrorist in Kabul. Remember this drone strike by the Americans resulted in the death of at least about 10 civilians.

Kabul Airstrike: US military admits it killed 10 civilians and targeted wrong vehicle

After its conquest of Kabul, the new rulers of Afghanistan literally promised the moon they assured that there won't be any reprisals and also assured that there won't be any repeat of its horrifying rule of the 90s, they even assured the world that women rights won't be scuttled. But the afghan women are bearing the brunt of the hardliners shocking as it may sound. The Taliban has jumped the Ministry of Women Affairs.

Afghanistan: Taliban bans female employees from entering ministry building

No gunshots have been heard since the Taliban took control of Kabul but the situation is precarious and getting more so with each passing hour, say four Indian teachers in war-ravaged Afghanistan, appealing for immediate evacuation so they can return to their families back home.

Hope govt will ensure our immediate evacuation: Indian teachers stranded at Kabul varsity

Like most people in Kabul, Afghan reporter Karim Mohammadi has now lost his job since the Taliban took over. The rapid reconquest of the capital by the Taliban after two decades of war has contributed to a lot of instability in the region and has not spared journalists like him.

Life under Taliban: An Afghan journalist opens up  

In what depicts the true state of women under the new Taliban rule, the group seems to have closed down the women's affairs ministry and replaced it with a department, which used to once enforce strict religious doctrines.

Taliban replace Afghan women's affairs ministry with virtue, vice deptt

Animals, ice-cream, and guns: Locals enjoy day at Kabul Zoo in shadow of armed Taliban

The US military has backtracked from its defence of the drone strike in Kabul last month targeting ISIS-K terrorists that killed 10 civilians, including seven children, and apologised for the 'tragic mistake'. Watch the ground report in this video.

WION talks to brother of aid worker killed in US drone strike

The Taliban has banned women workers from entering the Afghan Ministry of Women’s Affairs. An official of the department told the media that only men are allowed here. Watch this report for more details.

Blow to women's rights in Taliban's Afghanistan

The first martial arts exhibition took place in Kabul since the Taliban took over Afghanistan in August. The acting president for the Taliban's sports department, Bashir Rusumzai, attended the event and encouraged the young boys to make their country proud.

Exhibition of martial arts held in Kabul since Taliban takeover

WION's Anas Mallick speaks to the man behind Haqqani Network, Anas Haqqani on the issues such as the US exit from Afghanistan, India's role in the country as well as the future of visa holders in the Islamic Emirates.

WION Exclusive: Anas Haqqani says those with visa will be allowed to leave

In this lush strip of land — walled off from potential invaders by high mountain peaks and narrow, ambush-prone passes — former mujahedeen fighters and Afghan commandos regrouped in the days after the Taliban toppled the Afghan government, vowing to fight to the last man.

In Panjshir, few signs of an active resistance, or any fight at all

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has said its engagement with Afghanistan will remain suspended until there is clarity within the international community on the recognition of the government led by the Taliban.

IMF suspends its engagement with Afghanistan

After history & geography, Pakistan's Prime Minister has offered a gem in anthropology. Imran Khan says that the Haqqanis are a Pashtun tribe. He has also asked world leaders to give 'incentives' to the Taliban. Palki Sharma has this to say.

Gravitas: Imran Khan wants 'incentives' for the Taliban

Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan in an interview has said that members of the Haqqani Network are Pashtun tribals. Watch this report to know more.

Pakistan: Pak PM takes flak for calling Haqqanis Pashtun

The TIME Magazine named Taliban leader Mullah Baradar in its Most Influential list for 2021. How does an UN-sanctioned terrorist feature on a list of influential personalities? Has TIME mixed up 'influential' and 'notorious'? Palki Sharma tells you.

Gravitas: Time magazine puts Mullah Baradar on Most Influential list

With the US out of Afghanistan after 20 years, some experts say China and Pakistan are stepping in to provide both immediate support and the prospect of long-term investment for the Taliban acting government in Kabul. WION-VOA co-production brings you a report.

China, Pakistan sent food and humanitarian aid to Afghanistan

The UN High Commissioner for refugees has asked for more support as he described Afghanistan's humanitarian crisis. Watch this report to know more.

Afghanistan: Afghans face internal unrest drought and pandemic

The USA has reportedly asked United Nations Security Council to extend sanctions waiver for more than a dozen top Taliban officials to travel abroad for discussions on Afghanistan's stability.

US requests UN to extend waiver on Taliban travel ban: Report

After his sudden disappearance that fueled speculation about possible death or perhaps serious injury the co-founder and now the deputy prime minister of Afghanistan Mullah Baradar video has come out to dispel Afghanistan surrounding his death.

Taliban, Haqqanis have been trying dispel rumours of Baradar's death

Where is Mullah Baradar? For many days now, Taliban's Deputy Prime Minister has been missing. Reports say late last week, Baradar was meeting a senior Haqqani leader. The talks led to a disagreement and ended in a brawl. Palki Sharma tells you what happened next.

Gravitas: Taliban's Deputy Prime Minister goes missing after clashes with Haqqanis

A recent poll found that 55% people in Pakistan support the Taliban's takeover in Afghanistan. But will those same people agree to live under the Taliban's rule? Palki Sharma tells you why it's unlikely.

Gravitas: Pak girl backs Taliban, but won't live under them

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