The latest lapse over Afghanistan? Liz Truss’s memory

Liz Truss was the foreign secretary at the time of the Afghan data breach CARL COURT/GETTY IMAGES Liz Truss is shocked to find gambling in the casino. Our most transient PM was quick to express not just her outrage but her surprise at the Afghan …

Saar: Effective counter-narcotics efforts in Afghanistan discussed

Tahawol: Discussion on SCO’s call for inclusive government in Afghanistan

Acting Minister of Interior Sirajuddin Haqqani emphasized the importance of strong grassroots engagement during a meeting with provincial heads on Wednesday, stating that maintaining close ties with the public is central to fostering trust in the Islamic …

UN Adopts Resolution on Afghanistan’s Taliban Rule Over U.S. Objections

The U.N. General Assembly adopted a resolution last Monday over U.S. objections calling on Afghanistan’s Taliban rulers to reverse their worsening oppression of women and girls and eliminate all terrorist organizations. The 11-page resolution also …

Taliban’s Kill List Exposes Brutal Repression and Impunity in Afghanistan

The Taliban claimed in July 2025 that it has held a ‘kill list’ of Afghans for years and is actively hunting down individuals named on it. This alarming revelation—echoing widespread reports of extrajudicial killings, enforced disappearances, and arbitrary …

No more stairs: Soldier who lost leg in Afghanistan gets custom home

Army Sgt. Chris Short, who lost his leg in Afghanistan, to receive a new, accessible home in Jupiter Farms. The home was built by Homes For Our Troops and features adaptations to meet Short's needs. Volunteers landscaped the property in honor of Flag …

Steel Diplomacy: Central Asia’s Southern Push via Afghanistan

The United States and its allies may be uneasy about the Taliban’s return to power, given their extremist history, continued repression, and the collapse of decades-long Western efforts in Afghanistan. Nevertheless, the Taliban is strengthening ties with …

Terror to tourism? Hostage-style video invites visitors to Taliban's Afghanistan

Published on 16/07/2025 - 11:56 GMT+2•Updated 12:09 Two men kneel on the ground — hands seemingly bound behind their backs and heads covered with black plastic bags — as the armed men looming over them stare into the camera and issue a chilling …

PMQs live: Starmer says Tories have ‘serious questions’ to answer over Afghanistan data breach

Sir Ben Wallace says he takes complete responsibility Sir Ben Wallace, who was defence secretary when the data breach happened, has said he takes complete responsibility for the leak. Asked why the official responsible for the leak is still employed by the …

Tokayev received President's Special Representative for Afghanistan

Astana. July 16. KazTAG - Kassym-Jomart Tokayev received Erkin Tukumov, President's Special Representative for Afghanistan, reports Akorda. "The head of state noted the special role of the special representative against the background of the …