Azerbaijan's MFA congratulated Afghanistan
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) of Azerbaijan congratulated Afghanistan on the occasion of Independence Day.
Azerbaijan
report.az
19.08.2026
Families gather to mourn victims of deadly shooting in Afghanistan
Dozens of mourners in Afghanistan gathered to pray for victims of a shooting in Herat that killed at least 11 people.
World
aljazeera.com
12.04.2026
Taliban release two detained UN staff members in Afghanistan
The two men, detained in the western city of Herat on August 9, were released on Thursday morning.
World
aljazeera.com
21.08.2026
Asghar Farhadi Condemns Politicians and Media for Focus on ‘Difference’ and ‘Hate’: ‘Why Do You Think a Mother in Afghanistan Is Different Than Your Mom?’
Iranian director Asghar Farhadi is a man of many accolades, including two Oscars and a Golden Bear, but the filmmaker has also managed one thing very few others have: achieving great box-office succes
Culture
variety.com
20.08.2026
ICC separates Taliban probe from US case as Afghan women's fate stays uncertain
ICC judges reportedly ordered prosecutors to open a standalone investigation into Taliban persecution of women, separating it from the probe that also covered alleged US crimes in Afghanistan. Afghan
Azerbaijan
euronews.com
20.08.2026
Azerbaijani MFA congratulates Afghanistan on Independence Day
Azerbaijan
trend.az
19.08.2026
Afghanistan: Only 5% of labor market are women under Taliban
The International Labour Organization estimates that only 5.1% of workers in Afghanistan are women, five years after the Taliban's return to power. That's less than a third of the proportion in 2019 a
World
dw.com
18.08.2026
Explosion reported at school in Afghan capital Kabul
The cause of the blast and the number of casualties have not been confirmed, with the Taliban government yet to comment.
World
aljazeera.com
17.08.2026
Uzbekistan, Afghanistan turn existing deals into new investment projects
Azerbaijan
trend.az
17.08.2026
Pakistan released 724 trucks of humanitarian aid to Afghanistan
Azerbaijan
apa.az
16.08.2026
Taliban mark five-year anniversary of regaining power in Afghanistan
Hundreds of supporters gathered outside the former US embassy, with flowers thrown down from military helicopters. Critics of the Taliban, however, fear worsening human rights abuses.
World
euronews.com
16.08.2026
Photos: Patriotic music and flags mark Taliban rule anniversary in Kabul
Crowds create carnival-like atmosphere in Afghan capital as Taliban celebrates five years since its return to power.
World
aljazeera.com
16.08.2026
TV tonight: a remarkable Bafta-winning film gets a vital update
The story of Mir Hussein in Afghanistan, who cameras have now followed for 25 years. Plus: a comedy from the director of Colin from Accounts. Here’s what to watch this evening Sunday, 11.15pm, ITV1 Co
Culture
theguardian.com
16.08.2026
Former Afghan official Matin Bek on life after the U.S. exit
Five years ago, Taliban militants retook the Afghan capital, Kabul. NPR's Eyder Peralta talks to former Afghan official Matin Bek about the consequences of the U.S. withdrawal from his country.
World
npr.org
15.08.2026
Taliban leaders mark 5 years in power in Afghanistan as UN official warns of crisis
Taliban rulers have celebrated the fifth anniversary of their return to power in Afghanistan
World
abcnews.com
15.08.2026
They fought for the U.S. in Afghanistan. Now they worry about losing their green cards
When the U.S. withdrew from Afghanistan five years ago, thousands of Afghans who helped U.S. troops were brought here to rebuild their lives. But now, some fear the U.S. may want to send them back.
World
npr.org
15.08.2026
TV tonight: a gripping new thriller about the fall of Kabul
How the US abandonment of the Afghan capital destroyed lives. Plus: celebrating Paul Simon’s legendary Graceland album at the Proms. Here’s what to watch this evening9pm, BBC FourWhen Joe Biden decide
Culture
theguardian.com
15.08.2026
Concerns grow over increased global ties with Taliban in Afghanistan
Campaigners fear deeper diplomatic contacts are undermining demands for improvements in human rights The Taliban in Afghanistan have launched a diplomatic effort to end their isolation as major region
World
theguardian.com
15.08.2026
UN urges support for Afghan women’s aid five years into Taliban rule
More than half of women’s organisations operating in Afghanistan could cease operations within next year: UN Women.
World
aljazeera.com
15.08.2026
The Taliban Kicked the U.S. Out of Afghanistan. Now They Want It Back.
In an interview, Afghanistan’s foreign minister called on the U.S. to reopen its embassy and invest in the country — a near-impossible sell for now, analysts and former diplomats say.
Politics
nytimes.com
14.08.2026