O pium farming in Afghanistan has dropped significantly following a ban imposed by the Taliban government in 2022, the United Nations said. The total area of land for growing opium poppy shrank 20% since last year, while the amount of opium has fallen by 32% over the same period, the UN's Office on Drugs and Crime said in a survey.

Five months after Taliban supporters smashed up her restaurant, Afghan entrepreneur Laila Haidari opened a secret craft centre where women earn a small income stitching elaborate dresses and fashioning jewellery from melted down bullet casings.

The death toll from an earthquake in northern Afghanistan is climbing, and hundreds of families have lost their homes as the harsh winter arrives.

Afghan players fled the country in 2021 after the Taliban banned women's sports. Their return to international competition sent a powerful message.

India’s approach to the Taliban has gradually shifted from purely humanitarian aid to a focus on trade and transit.

Peace talks between Pakistan and Afghanistan in Istanbul ended without any agreement, deepening concerns over escalating border tensions and a fragile Qatar-brokered ceasefire. The breakdown came amid fresh cross-border clashes that killed multiple civilians,

The Taliban accused elements within Pakistan's military of destabilising Afghanistan for their own interests. Spokesperson Zabihullah Mujahid said these factions falsely blame the Taliban for the rise of the TTP,

Tensions are skyrocketing as Russia strengthens ties with the Taliban, sending shockwaves across the Pakistan-Afghanistan border. Pakistan faces a major strategic setback, while India is exploring its own role in fostering peace and stability in Afghanistan.