This monarchy lasted almost half a century, until Zahir Shah was overthrown in 1973, following which the Republic of Afghanistan was established. Since the late 1970s, Afghanistan's history has been …

3 days ago · Afghanistan, landlocked multiethnic country located in the heart of south-central Asia. Lying along important trade routes connecting southern and eastern Asia to Europe and the Middle East, …

The Taliban are starting their fifth year of ruling Afghanistan. They have silenced internal dissent, tightened their control over Afghan life, secured recognition from Russia as the country's official …

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Afghanistan’s humanitarian crisis worsened. Large-scale forced returns from Iran and Pakistan coupled with deep cuts to foreign aid left millions without adequate food, shelter, and health care.

Dec 10, 2025 · Afghanistan’s worsening humanitarian crisis is being driven by the accelerating erosion of fundamental rights – especially for women and girls – alongside mass displacement, economic …

Mar 7, 2025 · Summary Afghanistan under the Taliban, the Sunni Islamist group that retook power in 2021 as the United States ended its 20-year military and development mission in Afghanistan, …

Feb 4, 2026 · Afghanistan has plunged deeper into a crisis marked by levels of child hunger unseen in 25 years and the closure of almost 450 health centers.

Jan 12, 2026 · Starmer calls Trump's comments on Nato and Afghanistan ‘insulting’ – video Video 1:15