Taliban’s new Islamic government will be led by Mullah Akhund
The Taliban has announced a new Islamic caretaker government in Afghanistan led by Mohammad Hasan Akhund.
Mullah Akhund is the longtime head of the Taliban’s powerful leadership...
Kashmiri icon Syed Ali Shah Geelani passes away
The veteran Kashmiri leader Syed Ali Shah Geelani, who was an icon of resistance against Indian occupation, has passed away at the age of 92.
Geelani, who...
Dozens killed in explosion outside Kabul airport
Two explosions have killed at least 40 people, including three U.S. soldiers, and wounded 120 outside Kabul’s airport.
Pentagon spokesman John Kirby said one blast occurred...
Turkish and Pakistani companies sign deal to film life of Salahuddin
Turkish and Pakistani companies have announced a collaboration to produce a TV series about the life of Muslim hero Salahuddin al-Ayyubi.
Turkish producer Emre Konuk,...
Iran urges all Afghan groups to come together for sake of peace
Iran has called on Afghan groups to use the U.S. withdrawal as an opportunity to restore peace to their homeland, saying Afghanistan’s history shows that...
Taliban urge international media to stop trying to wreak havoc in Afghanistan
A senior Taliban leader has called on the international media and community to stop trying to wreak havoc in Afghanistan and destroy the country's...
Taliban: We will rule as a strong Islamic government
The Taliban have pledged to rule as a “strong Islamic government” which will respect the rights of its citizens and which will have good...
Afghanistan live updates as power changes hands
PRESIDENT ASHRAF GHANI FLEES THE COUNTRY
Sunday August 15, 8pm:
President Ashraf Ghani has left Afghanistan as the Taliban prepare to take power.
“The former Afghan president...
U.S and UK send troops back to Afghanistan to evacuate occupation personnel
The U.S. and UK are sending thousands of troops back to Afghanistan to help evacuate their diplomats, soldiers and citizens as well as thousands of...
Battle for Mazar-i-Sharif looms in Afghanistan
The Taliban are rapidly approaching the biggest city in northern Afghanistan, Mazar-i-Sharif, following a recent offensive that has seen them take a series of...
