Taliban's Participation in U.N.-Led Meeting on Afghanistan

Taliban participate in U.N.-led meeting on Afghanistan's future, exclude Afghan women, demand sanctions be lifted, claim to have eradicated opium trade, and thank countries like China, Russia, and U.S. for their positions.

Taliban's stance on Afghan women's rights and foreign relations

The Taliban urge the West to overlook restrictions on Afghan women to improve foreign relations. They claim progress in relations with regional countries and express confidence in establishing and maintaining relations. Afghan women excluded from a U.N.-led meeting in Qatar.

US House Bill to Block Funding to Taliban

The House of Representatives is expected to pass a bill aimed at blocking countries receiving U.S. aid from sending money to the Taliban. Rep. Tim Burchett introduced the No Tax Dollars for the Taliban Act to prevent funding the Taliban with U.S. taxpayer dollars.

Girls' Education Ban in Afghanistan by Taliban

Girls in Afghanistan have been banned from attending secondary schools for over a thousand days, with more than 1 million girls affected. The Taliban's strict interpretation of Islamic law has led to harsh measures against women and girls, including barring them from education and most jobs.

Taliban Public Flogging in Afghanistan

The United Nations condemns Taliban for publicly flogging more than 60 people in Afghanistan. Severe punishments such as executions, floggings, and stonings are being carried out by the Taliban despite promises of a more moderate rule.

Public Flogging by Taliban in Afghanistan

The United Nations condemns the Taliban for publicly flogging more than 60 people, including women, in Afghanistan. The Taliban have been carrying out severe punishments, including executions and floggings, since coming to power in 2021.

Taliban's Acquisition of US Military Hardware

The Taliban has acquired a significant amount of US military hardware, including ammunition, military vehicles, aircraft, and combat shirts, leading to concerns about increased terrorist attacks against the West.

Attack on Spanish Tourists in Afghanistan

Three Spanish tourists were killed and one Spaniard injured in an attack by gunmen in Afghanistan's Bamyan province. The Taliban claimed responsibility for the attack, which also injured four other foreign nationals and three Afghans. The Spanish government is assisting the victims and their families.

Terrorism in Pakistan

Suspected militants bombed a girl's school in a former Pakistani Taliban stronghold, no one was hurt. Pakistani Taliban likely responsible. Pakistan military tests new rocket system. Fox News reports on turmoil in the Middle East.

Flash floods in Afghanistan

Flash floods in Afghanistan have killed over 300 people, destroyed over 1,000 houses, and affected multiple provinces. The Taliban government is mobilizing resources for rescue and recovery efforts.

Flash floods in Afghanistan

Flash floods in Afghanistan caused by heavy seasonal rains have killed over 300 people, destroyed 1,000 houses. The Taliban government and international aid agencies are responding to the crisis.

Current Events

President Biden may halt weapons shipment to Israel if a ground invasion of Rafah occurs. Republican lawmakers focus on antisemitism in K-12 schools. Taliban affirms stoning punishment for adulterers. NPR reports on immigration issues and crime perceptions in New York. Kendrick Lamar and Drake engage in a feud with diss tracks.

Afghanistan Bombing and Poppy Eradication

The Islamic State group claimed responsibility for a bombing in Afghanistan that killed police officers involved in an anti-poppy crop campaign. The Taliban pledged to eliminate the country's drug cultivation industry, leading to protests and clashes with civilians.

Sticky Bomb Attack in Afghanistan

A sticky bomb exploded in northeastern Afghanistan, killing at least three police officers. The bomb was attached to a motorcycle and exploded in Faizabad while a convoy of security forces was passing through. No group claimed responsibility for the attack.

Revival of Tourism in Afghanistan under Taliban Rule

The Taliban regime in Afghanistan is making efforts to revive tourism despite its poor infrastructure and restrictions on women. The number of tourists has been increasing, with many coming from China. The resurgence of tourism is surprising due to the country's difficulty to enter and the ongoing threat of terrorist attacks.

Anti-Taliban Resistance in Afghanistan and Terrorism Threat

Ahmad Massoud, leader of the anti-Taliban resistance in Afghanistan, issues a chilling warning that a new terrorist attack on America is imminent. He highlights the rise in terrorist activity post U.S. withdrawal and the need for global attention and support. The resistance movement he leads is fighting against the brutal Taliban regime to restore freedom and basic rights in Afghanistan.

United Nations Criticizes Taliban's Human Rights Record in Afghanistan

The United Nations criticized Afghanistan's Taliban for systematically depriving women and girls of their human rights. The Taliban leaders were not present at the U.N. meeting due to lack of recognition. Various countries raised concerns about the Taliban's treatment of women and girls since taking over in 2021.

Pakistani Security Forces Kill Militants Near Afghan Border

Pakistani security forces killed seven militants near the border with Afghanistan. Pakistan accuses Afghanistan of not effectively managing the border. Violence in Pakistan is blamed on the Pakistani Taliban, who have found sanctuary in Afghanistan.

Kabul Airport Bombing in August 2021

A U.S. military review identified the man who detonated a bomb outside the Kabul airport in August 2021 as an Islamic State operative who was freed by the Taliban. The bombing was chaotic and not preventable, despite claims from witnesses. The actual bomber was Abdul Rahman al-Logari, not the person initially suspected.

American Hostage Crisis in Afghanistan

American Ryan Corbett has been held by the Taliban in Afghanistan since August 10, 2022. NPR's A Martinez speaks with Anna Corbett, his wife.

Russia considering delisting Taliban as terrorist organization

Russia is considering removing the Afghan Taliban from its official terrorist organization list and recognizing them as the official government of Afghanistan, sparking international concern.

Education and Women's Rights in Afghanistan

Pro-Palestinian protesters interrupt Biden, he acknowledges their point. Sola Mahfouz educates herself secretly in Afghanistan, now working as a quantum computer researcher. She works to bring awareness to the plight of Afghan girls banned from school by the Taliban. She co-wrote a memoir and is developing educational resources for women in Afghanistan. She and Malaina Kapoor are advocating for the rights of Afghan women and educating American children on the challenges in Afghanistan.

Suicide bombing at a private bank in Kandahar, Afghanistan

A suicide bomber attacked a private bank in Kandahar, Afghanistan, killing at least three people and injuring 12. The victims were collecting their monthly salaries. The Taliban's spokesman confirmed the attack, and the Islamic State group is a possible suspect.

Taliban's Ban on Girls' Education in Afghanistan

The Taliban in Afghanistan have barred more than 1 million girls from attending school, making it the only country with such restrictions on female education. The Taliban prioritize Islamic knowledge over basic literacy and numeracy, and have imposed harsh measures on women and girls since taking over in 2021.

Turmoil in the Middle East: Pakistani Airstrikes in Afghanistan

Pakistani airstrikes targeted suspected hideouts of the Pakistani Taliban in Afghanistan, leading to an escalation of tensions between Islamabad and Kabul. The Afghan Taliban denounced the strikes, resulting in a back-and-forth conflict between the two nations.

U.S. Politics

Sen. Marco Rubio introduces bill to withhold U.S. contributions to the United Nations for aid to Afghanistan until it is verified that the money is not going to the Taliban or other terrorist organizations.

Taliban Public Executions in Afghanistan

The Taliban have executed three individuals in public in Afghanistan in a week, as part of their effort to assert control and impose Sharia law. Lawmakers are pressing for answers regarding the U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan. The State Department has denounced the executions as a violation of human rights.

Intense Shootout in Northwest Pakistan

A senior police officer and two wanted Pakistani Taliban members died in an intense shootout during a raid in northwest Pakistan. The Taliban members were sought for their alleged involvement in multiple attacks on security forces.

Public Execution in Afghanistan under Taliban Rule

Nazar Mohammad was publicly executed in Afghanistan for killing Khal Mohammad, marking the fifth public execution since the Taliban took power in August 2021. The executions are part of the Taliban's return to severe punishments, including floggings and stonings, reminiscent of their previous rule in the late 1990s.

U.N. Security Council's Demands to Taliban Regarding Women's Rights in Afghanistan

More than two-thirds of the U.N. Security Council's members demanded that the Taliban rescind oppressive policies against women and girls, including banning girls' education above sixth grade and women's rights to work and move freely. The Taliban have not been recognized by any country, and international recognition remains 'nearly impossible' unless they lift restrictions on women.

Taliban public execution in Afghanistan

The Taliban carried out a double public execution in Afghanistan, with the victims' relatives carrying out the execution. This is the third and fourth public execution since the Taliban seized power in 2021.

Resurgence of Al-Qaeda in Afghanistan under Taliban Rule

Al-Qaeda is experiencing a resurgence in Afghanistan under the Taliban, with new training camps and safe houses being set up. The relationship between the two groups remains close, with potential strategic advantages for the Taliban. Al-Qaeda is also expanding its reach into Iran, leading to concerns about increased regional tensions and security risks.