- October 16th, 2025
When U.S. President Donald Trump floated the idea of reclaiming Afghanistan’s Bagram air base last week, it instantly reignited debates about America’s fraught military history in the region, the future of U.S.–Taliban relations, and China’s growing role in Central Asia....
Russia has become the first country to officially recognize the Taliban-led government in Afghanistan, marking a significant milestone in the Islamist group’s long campaign for international legitimacy. China promptly welcomed Moscow's decision, calling for further global engagement with Afghanistan and...
Amid Ongoing Human Rights Controversies, Afghan Officials Hope for Progress in Addressing Climate Crisis Challenges In a rare diplomatic move since taking power in 2021, Afghan Taliban officials are set to attend the United Nations’ COP29 climate summit in Baku,...
China announced a groundbreaking economic gesture on Thursday, offering tariff-free access to Afghanistan’s exports to its vast construction, energy, and consumer sectors. This move marks an essential step in bolstering China’s relationship with the Taliban government that has governed Afghanistan...
Afghanistan's Taliban government has pledged to implement a law banning media outlets from publishing images of living things. The announcement, made on Monday by the Ministry for the Propagation of Virtue and the Prevention of Vice (PVPV), marks the latest...
The crumpled papers in Bibi Nazdana’s hands represent her most prized possession — her divorce, hard-won after a grueling two-year legal battle. To her, they are a symbol of freedom from a life she never wanted, a life she was...
In a significant diplomatic development, Badruddin Haqqani, the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan’s (IEA) envoy to the United Arab Emirates (UAE), formally presented his credentials to Abu Dhabi, marking a crucial step in the Taliban's pursuit of broader international recognition. Haqqani,...
The Israel-Gaza crisis has caused global tensions and led some Americans to re-evaluate al-Qaeda's past comments on Palestine. Meanwhile, the global jihadist group is showing signs of revival, finding refuge in Afghanistan under the Taliban regime. The Taliban has rekindled...
The Pakistan-Afghanistan border has been a hotspot for instability, and with the Taliban returning to power in Afghanistan, Pakistan is facing an increasing threat from the Tehrik-i-Taliban Pakistan (TTP). The TTP has been responsible for numerous acts of terrorism targeting...
The withdrawal of the United States from Afghanistan in 2021 without adequate evacuating or protecting Afghan allies, including interpreters, drivers, and security personnel, has raised questions about America's commitment to its allies and national security interests. These allies played a...
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