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Over the course of a year of Taliban rule, a group of women writers share their thoughts, fears and dreams via a messaging app
As Afghanistan battles economic crisis Islamists increase exports to generate revenue with the help of child labour
Afghan regime’s push for legitimacy has been undermined by US reach into heart of Kabul
Death of the al-Qaeda leader provides a political boost for Joe Biden
Kabul regime is reshaping government and cracking down on corruption in its quest for a self-sufficient Islamic state
Biden announces he authorised drone strike to ‘remove him from the battlefield once and for all’
Economic collapse since Islamists retook power a year ago leaves many Afghans struggling to make ends meet
Probe sought after BBC investigation identified 54 suspicious deaths involving one unit of UK special forces
An eye-witness dispatch from the scene of last week’s earthquake
Providing emergency relief does not equate to validating the Taliban
The 5.9-magnitude quake comes as Taliban struggle to govern amid wider economic crisis
Militarily, both the Kremlin and the White House got things spectacularly wrong. Two new books examine why and how
Food insecurity to worsen in 46 countries as ‘hunger hotspots’ exacerbated by conflict and extreme weather
One of the few countries to have relations with Islamist regime warns of rising extremism
Return of repressive decrees undermines vows last year of more moderate regime than in 1990s
Amid the Taliban takeover, ancient artefacts are finding their way to international collectors
Millions of Afghans are at risk of famine but new rulers defy potential donors and crack down on women
Rule-breaking teachers defy Taliban to provide lessons
Militant group U-turns after classes were set to resume for first time since August takeover
While Ukraine dominates attention, the Taliban is taking the opportunity to target its opponents
Senior civil servant claims the prime minister’s decision went against the judgment of officials
Artist Sir Christopher Le Brun and his son, Edmund, have created painterly rugs that highlight the skills of local artisans
Executive order splits funds between families of September 11 victims and humanitarian aid
Simple, direct prose offers vivid snapshots of a country beset by war and violence
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