Afghanistan

'To prevent vice': Taliban imposes indefinite ban on internet services across Afghanistan

October 07, 2025 4:01 pm

The sweeping ban comes just days after the Taliban imposed a ban on fibre optic internet in northern Afghanistan’s Balkh province, cutting off homes, businesses, and government offices from WiFi access.

Hidden in aircraft's wheel well, Afghan teen flew 94 mins from Kabul to Delhi -- and survived

September 23, 2025 9:55 am

According to sources, the boy intended to travel to Iran but mistakenly boarded the Delhi-bound flight.

Why Trump has again demanded control over Afghanistan’s Bagram air base

September 22, 2025 3:09 pm

The Bagram air base was established during the Soviet presence in Afghanistan in the late 20th century. What is its relevance to Trump and the US now? We explain, in 3 points.

Taliban reject Trump’s bid to retake Bagram Air Base in Afghanistan

September 21, 2025 6:51 pm

On Sunday, Taliban spokesman Zabihullah Mujahid dismissed Trump’s remarks.

5 must-read books by Afghan women writers

September 30, 2025 12:57 pm

Despite new directives in Afghan universities, women’s voices remain visible through literature that continues to reach readers worldwide.a

Taliban bans books written by women in Afghan universities

September 20, 2025 10:12 am

Ziaur Rahman Aryubi, deputy academic director of the Taliban’s Ministry of Higher Education, said the decisions were made by a panel of “religious scholars and experts."

US seeking control of Afghanistan's Bagram air base given up in withdrawal, says Trump

September 19, 2025 2:04 am

“One of the biggest airbases in the world. We gave it to them for nothing. We’re trying to get it back because they need things from us,” Trump said.

'We can give them some happiness': Gulbadin Naib wants to win Asia Cup to bring joy to quake-hit Afghanistan

September 18, 2025 6:04 pm

On August 31, a 6.0 magnitude earthquake claimed the lives of more than 2,000 people in Afghanistan's Nurgal District in Kunar Province.

Taliban bans Wi-Fi in an Afghan province to 'prevent immorality'

September 16, 2025 8:59 pm

The Taliban have periodically suspended mobile phone networks in parts of the country during religious festivals, typically citing security concerns and the risk of militants detonating explosive devices remotely.

Asia Cup: Just because the ball is spinning, it doesn't automatically mean we're going to win games, Afghanistan coach Jonathan Trott

September 16, 2025 12:24 pm

Afghanistan head coach believes his side has to overcome the conditions as they prepare to face Bangladesh in a critical Group B fixture on Tuesday.

Heavy rain tiggers flash floods, kills 84 in Afghanistan

May 19, 2024 10:02 pm

The United Nations considers Afghanistan as one of the countries most vulnerable to climate change.

In pictures: French photographer's flowery portraits in conflict-afflicted Afghanistan

September 19, 2023 1:16 pm

The exhibition will be at Galerie Romain Rolland, Alliance Française de Delhi till September 30, 2023

Protests in Afghanistan as Taliban move to enforce university ban on women

December 23, 2022 2:29 pm

A day after Taliban ban, female students turned away from Afghan universities

December 21, 2022 10:22 pm

Lost childhood: Afghan kids work at brick kilns to help families stay afloat

September 25, 2022 8:57 pm

A recent survey by Save the Children estimated that half of Afghanistan’s families have put children to work to keep food on the table as livelihoods crumbled.

Afghan girls stare at an uncertain future one year after Taliban school ban

August 13, 2022 11:18 pm

Afghanistan quake kills 1,000 people, deadliest in decades

June 24, 2022 4:04 pm

Scenes of despair, destruction as Afghanistan earthquake kills over 1,000 people

June 23, 2022 1:06 pm

Bleak winter: With international aid gone, hunger, desperate poverty stalk Afghanistan

December 27, 2021 8:27 pm

Since the chaotic August 15 Taliban takeover of Kabul, an already war-devastated economy once kept alive by international donations alone is now on the verge of collapse.

Week in Pictures: A glance at compelling photos from around the world

November 06, 2021 7:13 pm

From celebrations to protests, here are the best photos of this week.

Salma Dam Reservoir That Modi Inaugurated In Herat

June 04, 2016 1:12 pm

Congress co-relates PM Modi’s Pak visit with Pathankot attack

January 09, 2016 11:09 am

New Delhi, Jan 09 (ANI): Congress leader Digvijay Singh reacted on the recent Pathankot attack and said that considering America’s interest, it is reflected that America is involved in Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit from Afghanistan to Pakistan. Taking account of the Pathankot attack, Singh said that the National Investigation Agency (NIA) should investigate the matter.

In Afghan jihad camp, Indian youth preparing for war on homeland

October 09, 2014 3:33 pm