Afghanistan

Country Afghanistan
Capital Kabul
Continent Asia(South Asia)
Currency Afghani(AFN)
Languages Pashto & Dari

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Introduction

Ahmad Shah DURRANI unified the Pashtun tribes and founded Afghanistan in 1747. The country served as a buffer between the British and Russian Empires until it won independence from notional British control in 1919. A brief experiment in democracy ended in a 1973 coup and a 1978 Communist counter-coup. The Soviet Union invaded in 1979 to support the tottering Afghan Communist regime, touching off a long and destructive war. The USSR withdrew in 1989 under relentless pressure by internationally supported anti-Communist mujahedin rebels. A series of subsequent civil wars saw Kabul finally fall in 1996 to the Taliban, a hardline Pakistani-sponsored movement that emerged in 1994 to end the country's civil war and anarchy. Following the 11 September 2001 terrorist attacks in New York City and Washington, D.C., a U.S., Allied, and anti-Taliban Northern Alliance military action toppled the Taliban for sheltering Osama BIN LADIN. The UN-sponsored Bonn Conference in 2001 established a process for political reconstruction that included the adoption of a new constitution, a presidential election in 2004, and National Assembly elections in 2005. In December 2004, Hamid KARZAI became the first democratically elected president of Afghanistan and the National Assembly was inaugurated the following December. Karzai was re-elected in November 2009 for a second term. Despite gains toward building a stable central government, a resurgent Taliban and continuing provincial instability - particularly in the south and the east - remain serious challenges for the Afghan Government.

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American Woman Detained By Afghanistan's Taliban Released: Former US Envoy - NDTV
  1. American Woman Detained By Afghanistan's Taliban Released: Former US Envoy  NDTV
  2. American woman held in Afghanistan by the Taliban has been released  The Hindu
  3. Who is Faye Hall, US citizen released by Taliban in Afghanistan?  Hindustan Times


No need for Western laws, democracy dead in Afghanistan: Taliban leader - India Today
  1. No need for Western laws, democracy dead in Afghanistan: Taliban leader  India Today
  2. Taliban leader declares: ‘No need for western laws’ in Afghanistan, says ‘democracy is dead’  Mint
  3. Taliban leader says there is no need for Western laws in Afghanistan  The Hindu


Afghanistan's Ambassador to Austria is confronting the Taliban and fighting oppression of women in her country - Hindustan TimesAfghanistan's Ambassador to Austria is confronting the Taliban and fighting oppression of women in her country  Hindustan Times

Magnitude 4.7 earthquake hits Afghanistan - The Times of IndiaMagnitude 4.7 earthquake hits Afghanistan  The Times of India

4.7 Magnitude Earthquake Hits Afghanistan - NDTV4.7 Magnitude Earthquake Hits Afghanistan  NDTV

Afghanistan rocked by two successive quakes - Deccan HeraldAfghanistan rocked by two successive quakes  Deccan Herald

Pakistan: Eight soldiers, one civilian killed in attacks near Afghanistan border - The Times of IndiaPakistan: Eight soldiers, one civilian killed in attacks near Afghanistan border  The Times of India

Afghanistan: Taliban frees 2,500 prisoners ahead of Eid - FirstpostAfghanistan: Taliban frees 2,500 prisoners ahead of Eid  Firstpost

Terrorism assessment for Afghanistan - Arab NewsTerrorism assessment for Afghanistan  Arab News

It's an uneasy dance with the Taliban, says CEO of Afghanistan's biggest media company - The WeekIt's an uneasy dance with the Taliban, says CEO of Afghanistan's biggest media company  The Week

Eid ul-Fitr 2025 Moon Sighting: Eid in India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Saudi Arabia, Dubai, UAE, Afghanistan on - India.comEid ul-Fitr 2025 Moon Sighting: Eid in India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Saudi Arabia, Dubai, UAE, Afghanistan on  India.com

11 Killed After Pakistan Army Launches Drone Strikes Targeting TTP Hideouts - News1811 Killed After Pakistan Army Launches Drone Strikes Targeting TTP Hideouts  News18

The ‘Great Abandonment’ of Afghanistan - The HinduThe ‘Great Abandonment’ of Afghanistan  The Hindu

Who is Faye Hall? American woman freed from Taliban custody in Afghanistan - The Times of IndiaWho is Faye Hall? American woman freed from Taliban custody in Afghanistan  The Times of India

The Tuesday Interview | ‘US betrayed us, Afghanistan under Taliban worse than what India would’ve been under Aurangzeb in 2025’ - Deccan HeraldThe Tuesday Interview | ‘US betrayed us, Afghanistan under Taliban worse than what India would’ve been under Aurangzeb in 2025’  Deccan Herald

US woman released by Taliban in Afghanistan: Former US envoy - Al Jazeera EnglishUS woman released by Taliban in Afghanistan: Former US envoy  Al Jazeera English

No need for western norms in Afghanistan, say Taliban - The Tribune IndiaNo need for western norms in Afghanistan, say Taliban  The Tribune India

‘It means death’: Afghan women’s rights activists face deportation from Pakistan - The Guardian‘It means death’: Afghan women’s rights activists face deportation from Pakistan  The Guardian

Taliban Appear to Free American Woman Detained in Afghanistan - The New York TimesTaliban Appear to Free American Woman Detained in Afghanistan  The New York Times

Pakistan and Afghanistan Need a Holistic Path Forward - South Asian VoicesPakistan and Afghanistan Need a Holistic Path Forward  South Asian Voices

The continuing ban on girls’ education in Afghanistan - devpolicy.orgThe continuing ban on girls’ education in Afghanistan  devpolicy.org

In Eid Message, Taliban Leader Says No Need for Western Laws in Afghanistan - NewsXIn Eid Message, Taliban Leader Says No Need for Western Laws in Afghanistan  NewsX

Afghanistan: Taliban Releases US Citizen Faye Hall From Detention - Strategic News GlobalAfghanistan: Taliban Releases US Citizen Faye Hall From Detention  Strategic News Global

Five-year agreement makes Abu Dhabi Afghanistan cricket's 'second home' - ESPNcricinfoFive-year agreement makes Abu Dhabi Afghanistan cricket's 'second home'  ESPNcricinfo

US woman thanks President Donald Trump after release by Taliban in Afghanistan: ‘I voted for you’ - Hindustan TimesUS woman thanks President Donald Trump after release by Taliban in Afghanistan: ‘I voted for you’  Hindustan Times

American woman detained in Afghanistan has been freed - CNNAmerican woman detained in Afghanistan has been freed  CNN

Taliban leader cites Quran in Eid message calling for unity and reconciliation in Afghanistan - Hindustan TimesTaliban leader cites Quran in Eid message calling for unity and reconciliation in Afghanistan  Hindustan Times

Uzbekistan’s Evolving Northern Afghanistan Strategy - The DiplomatUzbekistan’s Evolving Northern Afghanistan Strategy  The Diplomat

US citizen detained in Afghanistan by Taliban released to Qatari embassy - The GuardianUS citizen detained in Afghanistan by Taliban released to Qatari embassy  The Guardian

‘They Will Label Us as Spies’: The Afghan Students Abandoned by America - The New York Times‘They Will Label Us as Spies’: The Afghan Students Abandoned by America  The New York Times

Taliban releases detained US citizen Faye Hall - BBC.comTaliban releases detained US citizen Faye Hall  BBC.com

Women in Afghanistan: Spend a day with those living under Taliban rule - BBC.comWomen in Afghanistan: Spend a day with those living under Taliban rule  BBC.com

‘Getting worse’: former Afghanistan captain’s anger at state of football in homeland - The Guardian‘Getting worse’: former Afghanistan captain’s anger at state of football in homeland  The Guardian

Pakistan kills 16 fighters amid rising Afghanistan border tensions - Al Jazeera EnglishPakistan kills 16 fighters amid rising Afghanistan border tensions  Al Jazeera English

Trump says suspect in Kabul airport bombing during Afghanistan pullout is caught and heading to U.S. - The HinduTrump says suspect in Kabul airport bombing during Afghanistan pullout is caught and heading to U.S.  The Hindu

As new school year starts in Afghanistan, almost 400,000 more girls deprived of their right to education, bringing total to 2.2 million - UNICEFAs new school year starts in Afghanistan, almost 400,000 more girls deprived of their right to education, bringing total to 2.2 million  UNICEF

US woman Faye Hall thanks Trump after release by Taliban in Afghanistan - WIONUS woman Faye Hall thanks Trump after release by Taliban in Afghanistan  WION

Four Afghan girl guitarists escaped the Taliban. Will they be forced back? - Al Jazeera EnglishFour Afghan girl guitarists escaped the Taliban. Will they be forced back?  Al Jazeera English

Afghanistan: Madrassas the only choice for Afghan girls barred from school - BBC.comAfghanistan: Madrassas the only choice for Afghan girls barred from school  BBC.com

UN official backs call for FIFA action on gender oppression in Afghanistan - Al Jazeera EnglishUN official backs call for FIFA action on gender oppression in Afghanistan  Al Jazeera English

US woman thanks President Trump after release by Taliban in Afghanistan - Yes PunjabUS woman thanks President Trump after release by Taliban in Afghanistan  Yes Punjab

American woman Faye Hall, detained in Afghanistan in February, released by Taliban - The Indian ExpressAmerican woman Faye Hall, detained in Afghanistan in February, released by Taliban  The Indian Express

Taliban releases American detained in Afghanistan - NBC NewsTaliban releases American detained in Afghanistan  NBC News

American woman held in Afghanistan by the Taliban has been released, AP source says - The Associated PressAmerican woman held in Afghanistan by the Taliban has been released, AP source says  The Associated Press

American Woman Faye Hall freed from Taliban custody in Afghanistan - ThePrintAmerican Woman Faye Hall freed from Taliban custody in Afghanistan  ThePrint

Afghanistan make shocking move, decide to leave India, join hands with this country due to..., not Pakistan, the name is... - India.comAfghanistan make shocking move, decide to leave India, join hands with this country due to..., not Pakistan, the name is...  India.com

Eid ul-Fitr Moon Sighting Live: Saudi Arabia, Bangladesh, UAE officially confirm EID on THESE dates, Pakistan - India.comEid ul-Fitr Moon Sighting Live: Saudi Arabia, Bangladesh, UAE officially confirm EID on THESE dates, Pakistan  India.com

US national Faye Hall released by Taliban in Afghanistan - FRANCE 24 EnglishUS national Faye Hall released by Taliban in Afghanistan  FRANCE 24 English

Challenges to China’s Growing Interests in Afghanistan - The DiplomatChallenges to China’s Growing Interests in Afghanistan  The Diplomat

UNESCO High Level Conference on Women and Girls in Afghanistan - UNESCOUNESCO High Level Conference on Women and Girls in Afghanistan  UNESCO

IPL 2025: Noor Ahmad, the Afghanistan ‘X-factor’ for CSK on spin-friendly Chepauk pitch - The Times of IndiaIPL 2025: Noor Ahmad, the Afghanistan ‘X-factor’ for CSK on spin-friendly Chepauk pitch  The Times of India

Diplomatic paths diverge in Syria and Afghanistan - Observer Research FoundationDiplomatic paths diverge in Syria and Afghanistan  Observer Research Foundation

Afghan pilots who fought in 20-year war against Taliban in limbo after Trump blocks US resettlement plans - CNNAfghan pilots who fought in 20-year war against Taliban in limbo after Trump blocks US resettlement plans  CNN

Afghanistan: FIFA supports Afghan women’s team, but ICC remains silent - WIONAfghanistan: FIFA supports Afghan women’s team, but ICC remains silent  WION

The Taliban leader says there is no need for Western laws in Afghanistan - The Associated PressThe Taliban leader says there is no need for Western laws in Afghanistan  The Associated Press

Taliban Government Spokesman Zabihullah Mujahid: Military Equipment Left Behind by the Americans in Afghanistan Belongs to Us; Afghanistan Seeks Diplomatic Relations with the United States - Middle East Media Research InstituteTaliban Government Spokesman Zabihullah Mujahid: Military Equipment Left Behind by the Americans in Afghanistan Belongs to Us; Afghanistan Seeks Diplomatic Relations with the United States  Middle East Media Research Institute

Taliban leader says Western laws not needed in Afghanistan - Saudi GazetteTaliban leader says Western laws not needed in Afghanistan  Saudi Gazette

UNESCO gives voice to Afghan girls and women and calls for their rights to be restored - UNESCOUNESCO gives voice to Afghan girls and women and calls for their rights to be restored  UNESCO

The Taliban leader says there is no need for Western laws in Afghanistan - The Washington PostThe Taliban leader says there is no need for Western laws in Afghanistan  The Washington Post

US drops bounties on key Taliban leaders - BBC.comUS drops bounties on key Taliban leaders  BBC.com

Recent developments in Afghanistan - Commons LibraryRecent developments in Afghanistan  Commons Library

Countries Press UN Rights Council on Accountability in Afghanistan - Human Rights WatchCountries Press UN Rights Council on Accountability in Afghanistan  Human Rights Watch

Taliban frees American held in Afghanistan for two years - BBC.comTaliban frees American held in Afghanistan for two years  BBC.com

Omarzai, Atal knocks get Afghanistan to 273 | Innings Highlights | AFG v AUS | Champions Trophy - ICC CricketOmarzai, Atal knocks get Afghanistan to 273 | Innings Highlights | AFG v AUS | Champions Trophy  ICC Cricket

US-Taliban relations thaw amid race for Afghanistan’s mineral riches - GZERO MediaUS-Taliban relations thaw amid race for Afghanistan’s mineral riches  GZERO Media

England men's team donate money to support exiled Afghanistan women's cricket side - Sky SportsEngland men's team donate money to support exiled Afghanistan women's cricket side  Sky Sports

US woman thanks President Donald Trump after release by Taliban in Afghanistan: ‘I voted for you’ - MSNUS woman thanks President Donald Trump after release by Taliban in Afghanistan: ‘I voted for you’  MSN

US woman thanks President Trump after release by Taliban in Afghanistan - The Siasat DailyUS woman thanks President Trump after release by Taliban in Afghanistan  The Siasat Daily

Pakistani security forces kill 16 militants attempting to cross border from Afghanistan - The Times of IndiaPakistani security forces kill 16 militants attempting to cross border from Afghanistan  The Times of India

In 'surprise visit', US delegation meets Afghanistan's foreign minister - Business StandardIn 'surprise visit', US delegation meets Afghanistan's foreign minister  Business Standard

The continuing ban on girls’ education in Afghanistan - The NationalThe continuing ban on girls’ education in Afghanistan  The National

South Africa beat Afghanistan, South Africa won by 107 runs - ESPNcricinfoSouth Africa beat Afghanistan, South Africa won by 107 runs  ESPNcricinfo

How Afghanistan’s win over England impacts the Champions Trophy semi-finals race - ICC CricketHow Afghanistan’s win over England impacts the Champions Trophy semi-finals race  ICC Cricket

Chinese-American woman thanks Trump after being freed by Taliban - South China Morning PostChinese-American woman thanks Trump after being freed by Taliban  South China Morning Post

Jonathan Trott: 'Afghanistan will never be taken lightly again' - ESPNcricinfoJonathan Trott: 'Afghanistan will never be taken lightly again'  ESPNcricinfo

Afghanistan “no threat to India”: says Taliban a day after Dubai meeting - The HinduAfghanistan “no threat to India”: says Taliban a day after Dubai meeting  The Hindu

Statement of ICC Prosecutor Karim A.A. Khan KC: Applications for arrest warrants in the situation in Afghanistan - the International Criminal CourtStatement of ICC Prosecutor Karim A.A. Khan KC: Applications for arrest warrants in the situation in Afghanistan  the International Criminal Court

Afghanistan: US lifts bounties on key Taliban leaders - DW (English)Afghanistan: US lifts bounties on key Taliban leaders  DW (English)

American woman detained in Afghanistan released by Taliban, source says - CBS NewsAmerican woman detained in Afghanistan released by Taliban, source says  CBS News

Afghanistan: Detained US woman released by Taliban - The New ArabAfghanistan: Detained US woman released by Taliban  The New Arab

Greenland and Afghanistan: Frontiers in race for critical minerals - Voice of AmericaGreenland and Afghanistan: Frontiers in race for critical minerals  Voice of America

4.9-magnitude earthquake hits Afghanistan - Hindustan Times4.9-magnitude earthquake hits Afghanistan  Hindustan Times

Fifa closes on recognising Afghanistan women’s team but players say it is too late - The GuardianFifa closes on recognising Afghanistan women’s team but players say it is too late  The Guardian

Afghan women's rights activists fear death as Pakistan orders them out - ABC NewsAfghan women's rights activists fear death as Pakistan orders them out  ABC News

Drone Strike Kills 25 TTP Terrorists In Afghanistan’s Paktika Region - WE News EnglishDrone Strike Kills 25 TTP Terrorists In Afghanistan’s Paktika Region  WE News English

What the West can do now in Taliban-ruled Afghanistan - Chatham HouseWhat the West can do now in Taliban-ruled Afghanistan  Chatham House

Taliban releases American woman detained in Afghanistan - The Washington PostTaliban releases American woman detained in Afghanistan  The Washington Post

Afghanistan beat England, Afghanistan won by 8 runs - ESPNcricinfoAfghanistan beat England, Afghanistan won by 8 runs  ESPNcricinfo

Taliban release detained US citizen Faye Hall from Afghanistan - The Jerusalem PostTaliban release detained US citizen Faye Hall from Afghanistan  The Jerusalem Post

AFG vs AUS Live score - ICC Champions Trophy 2025 February 28, 2025 10th Match, Group B in Lahore - ESPNcricinfoAFG vs AUS Live score - ICC Champions Trophy 2025 February 28, 2025 10th Match, Group B in Lahore  ESPNcricinfo

American woman detained in Afghanistan has been freed - Action News 5American woman detained in Afghanistan has been freed  Action News 5

Recognising the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan: Questions of international law - Observer Research FoundationRecognising the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan: Questions of international law  Observer Research Foundation

Statement of ICC Prosecutor Karim A.A. Khan KC on the Situation in Afghanistan: receipt of a referral from six States Parties - the International Criminal CourtStatement of ICC Prosecutor Karim A.A. Khan KC on the Situation in Afghanistan: receipt of a referral from six States Parties  the International Criminal Court

Decoding Pakistan’s 2024 Airstrikes in Afghanistan - War On The RocksDecoding Pakistan’s 2024 Airstrikes in Afghanistan  War On The Rocks

World Report 2025: Rights Trends in Afghanistan - Human Rights WatchWorld Report 2025: Rights Trends in Afghanistan  Human Rights Watch

Taliban minister ‘forced to flee Afghanistan’ after speech in support of girls’ education - The GuardianTaliban minister ‘forced to flee Afghanistan’ after speech in support of girls’ education  The Guardian

Taliban urge Pakistan, Iran to slow return of Afghan nationals - Voice of AmericaTaliban urge Pakistan, Iran to slow return of Afghan nationals  Voice of America

American detained by Taliban in Afghanistan is freed in deal mediated by Qatar - CNNAmerican detained by Taliban in Afghanistan is freed in deal mediated by Qatar  CNN

Efforts underway to expand Afghanistan’s trade relations with India - Ariana NewsEfforts underway to expand Afghanistan’s trade relations with India  Ariana News

Taliban release American woman held in Afghanistan for using drone - The IndependentTaliban release American woman held in Afghanistan for using drone  The Independent

Afghanistan script history with first ever win over South Africa - ICC CricketAfghanistan script history with first ever win over South Africa  ICC Cricket

AFG vs AUS Cricket Scorecard, 10th Match, Group B at Lahore, February 28, 2025 - ESPNcricinfoAFG vs AUS Cricket Scorecard, 10th Match, Group B at Lahore, February 28, 2025  ESPNcricinfo