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 …

5 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 …

Mar 18, 2026 · Stay on top of Afghanistan latest developments on the ground with Al Jazeera’s fact-based news, exclusive video footage, photos and updated maps.

Latest News on Afghanistan. Covers Politics, Economy, Foreign Policy, Nuclear and Military issues.

Mar 10, 2026 · 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, …

Sep 17, 2025 · Afghanistan is confronting “a perfect storm” of overlapping crises, the UN’s outgoing envoy warned the Security Council on Wednesday, as an Afghan women’s rights advocate told the …

Mar 10, 2025 · Provides an overview of Afghanistan, including key dates and facts about this Asian country.

6 days ago · Home World News the explainer Pakistan and Afghanistan: the next all-out war? Islamabad accuses neighbouring Taliban regime of harbouring militants and allowing them ‘safe havens’ from …

Mar 7, 2023 · Afghanistan is a landlocked mountainous country in Southern Asia. It is situated in the Northern and Eastern hemispheres of the Earth. It is bordered by six nations – by Pakistan in the …