The Islamic State group says they were behind the blast in Kabul, but police say they are still investigating the cause.

As Afghanistan enters 2026, deep fractures inside the Taliban leadership threaten the regime's grip on power in part due to ...

At the apex of the Taliban system stands Hibatullah Akhundzada, who exercises undisputed authority as Amir al-Mu’minin.

By Bruce Pannier When they returned to power in August 2021, the Taliban promised that no group would use Afghan soil to plot ...

A BBC investigation reveals how attitudes to women, the internet and religion are dividing the group at the very top.

A bombing that killed seven people and injured a dozen more at a noodle restaurant in a busy area of Kabul is likely to ...

An Islamic State attack targeting Chinese citizens killed at least seven people on a crowded street in Afghanistan on Monday.

A powerful blast ripped through Kabul’s upscale Shahr-e-Naw district, shattering the Taliban’s claims of control. Smoke ...

In Afghanistan, Taliban regime is exploiting its own people to sustain the illegal rule through extortion, seizure of property and looting of natural resources. According to the Afghan newspaper Hasht ...

The first Taliban -appointed diplomat to be posted to India since the group’s return to power has arrived in Delhi to take ...

Chinese investments in mining, oil and infrastructure provide quick cash and come without human rights conditions, a combination that strengthens Akhundzada’s grip on power.