Afghanistan

Biden's Afghanistan Exit Slammed By Mitch McConnell: 'Like Sending A Green Light' To Russian President
Taliban Forces Shutdown Of LGBTQ+ Platform "queer.af" On Mastodon, Takes Administrator By Surprise
Taliban To Participate In China's Belt And Road Forum, Strengthening Relations And Raising Eyebrows
Taliban Forces Shutdown Of LGBTQ+ Platform "queer.af" On Mastodon, Takes Administrator By Surprise
Taliban To Participate In China's Belt And Road Forum, Strengthening Relations And Raising Eyebrows
US Military Equipment Left In Afghanistan Now In Militant Hands, Claims Pakistan PM
Surge In Afghan Female Suicides Reflects Growing Despair Amid Taliban Regime: 'No Choice But To Bear The Violence Or...'

Afghanistan Recent News

Taliban Says Elon Musk's Twitter Has 2 Advantages Over Rival Platforms, Calls Out Zuckerberg's Threads For Its 'Intolerant Policy'
'Well Said:' Elon Musk Reacts As David Sacks Asks If Ukraine Could Be Next Afghanistan
Tesla Inc CEO Elon Musk agreed with David Sachs' view on the Ukrainian counteroffensive, suggesting that it may fall short of its objectives. 
As The Russia-Ukraine War Rages On, These Countries Are Also Suffering From Armed Conflict And Deserve Attention
When Russian President Vladimir Putin invaded Ukraine 15 months ago, it shook the West. There was an outpouring of support for Russia’s western neighbor because, to the U.S.
US Funding The Taliban? Top Inspector General For Afghanistan Pans Team Biden's 'Radio Silence'
Blinken Says US Wasn't Fully Prepared For Afghanistan Crisis As White House Puts Blame On Donald Trump: '...We Got Wrong'
A Nation Uprooted: Afghanistan Bans Cannabis Cultivation
Taliban Flogs 9 Convicts In Football Stadium As Reports Of Hand-Chopping Angers Human Rights Activists
Taliban To Ban PUBG In Afghanistan For — Wait For It — 'Promoting Violence'
The Taliban has ordered a ban on Tencent Holdings (OTC: TCEHY) PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds (PUBG) for “promoting violence” and ByteDance's TikTok within 90 days.
Biden Administration Commits To $7B Afghan Asset Talks As UN Warns Nearly 20M People Face 'Acute Hunger' Under Taliban Rule
Washington is planning to transfer billions of dollars in Afghanistan's foreign-held assets to help stabilize its collapsed economy.
US Kills Key Al-Qaeda Leader Behind 9/11 Attacks In 'A Precisely Tailored Airstrike' In Kabul
The United States has killed al-Qaeda leader Ayman al-Zawahiri in a drone strike in Kabul almost a year after withdrawing its forces from Afghanistan.
Future Of 43 Afghans Graduating From India's Ace Military School Hangs In Balance With Taliban At The Helm
A batch of Forty-three Afghanistan cadets will be graduating with their Indian mates in the upcoming passing out parade (POP) at India's premier military school.
Afghanistan: German Company Confirms Cannabis (Yes, Marijuana) Agreement With Taliban Regime
By Franca Quarneti, Via El Planteo.
Western Union Resumes Remittance Services To Afghanistan
The Western Union Company (NYSE: WU) has resumed its money transfer services to Afghanistan, stating that its decision coincided with the Biden administration's decision to allow humanitarian activity to continue in the Taliban-controlled country.
Biden Says Second Kabul Airport Attack Likely in 24-36 Hours As US Troops Begin Withdrawal From Kabul
On Saturday, U.S. President Joe Biden warned that another militant attack at the Kabul airport was highly likely as U.S. troops began their withdrawal from Kabul airport. 
Joe Biden Vows To Make Kabul Airport Attackers 'Pay' As At Least 13 US Service Members, 60 Afghans Killed
Suicide bombers and gunmen were responsible for killing at least 13 U.S.
Why People Are Upset With Airbnb's New Afghan Refugee Initiative
News of the Taliban seizing control of Afghanistan dominated the news cycle last week. President Joe Biden has stuck by the plan to withdraw U.S. troops from the Middle Eastern country, despite fears that the Taliban will implement a regime ruled by terror. 
Most Americans Blame Biden For Mismanaging Afghanistan Crisis: Poll
Most Americans blame President Joe Biden for mishandling the situation in Afghanistan, but a majority also believe him when he says all Americans remaining in the country will be evacuated.
Fall Of Afghanistan Photos Part Of NFT Auction, Sales Will Raise Money For International Rescue Committee
The fall of Afghanistan and the reemergence of the Taliban has captured the attention of people on a global scale.
Airbnb And Airbnb.org To Provide Temporary Housing For Afghan Refugees
Vacation rental site Airbnb Inc (NASDAQ: ABNB) has helped people around the world with temporary stays during times of crisis through its non-profit arm. The company announced Tuesday it will help with the effort to aid Afghan refugees.
Exiled Afghan Central Bank Chief Warns Taliban Will Wreck Economy — But Will Crypto Keep The Regime Afloat?
The exiled head of Afghanistan’s central bank has warned the Taliban will plunge the nation into a financial miasma as frozen assets and an already-weak local currency will create a new wave of monetary hardships.
Afghanistan Conflict And Commodity Prices
The political, social, and military turmoil currently occurring in Afghanistan will have wide-ranging consequences. Some of which have, of course, already played out. Some will play out over a more extended period. The consequences I am interested in are related to the commodities market. The consequences, as it relates here, could play out over the short or long term.
US Orders Six Commercial Airlines, Including Delta, American And United To Help In Afghanistan Evacuations
U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin has asked commercial airlines in the U.S. to provide planes to help in Afghanistan evacuation efforts.
Biden Defends Afghanistan Withdrawal, Blames Kabul's Fall On Afghan Military, Leaders And Trump
President Joe Biden unapologetically defended his decision to withdraw U.S. military forces from Afghanistan, claiming it was not in the best interests of the American people to remain in an endless war while blaming the Taliban’s conquest of the nation on the Afghan military, the Afghan people and previous U.S.