EU faces growing backlash after Taliban delegation’s visit to Brussels Taliban spokesperson celebrates visit to Brussels as a ‘trust-building’ exercise with EU member states The Independent UK · Jun 25
Afghanistan calls on Afghans who helped US in war and are now stuck in Qatar to return home Afghanistan’s foreign ministry says Afghans who helped the U.S. war effort and are stuck in Qatar can safely return home The Independent UK · Apr 25
Pakistan seeks end to own war while mediating peace talks between US and Iran Mediator China says Islamabad and Kabul agree to not take actions that may ‘escalate or complicate the situation’ The Independent UK · Apr 9
British couple released by the Taliban after months in jail touch down in Doha Peter and Barbie Reynolds, both Afghan citizens, were held by the Taliban for more than seven months on undisclosed charges. Euronews · Sep 19, 2025
Taliban releases British couple held for months in Afghanistan on undisclosed charges A spokesperson for the Taliban Foreign Ministry said the couple "violated Afghan law" and were released from prison on Friday after a court hearing, but didn't say what law they were alleged to have broken. Euronews · Sep 19, 2025
Taliban Release Detained Elderly British Couple An elderly British couple detained in Afghanistan for almost eight months were released on Friday, the Taliban authorities said, after pressure built to free the pair due to fears over their health. International Business Times · Sep 19, 2025
Pakistan links train hijacking to ‘Afghan handlers’ and Indian mastermind India and Afghanistan reject charges, as Pakistan reveals details of operation that freed hundreds of passengers. Al Jazeera · Mar 14, 2025
Taliban tell Trump they want to reset relationship with US – but don’t expect to get Humvees back Taliban denies wanting to make a deal with Trump administration on leftover military aid The Independent UK · Feb 7, 2025
Taliban Hopes For Improved US Relations Under Trump Administration Taliban expresses optimism for improved US relations under President-elect Trump and highlights the significance of the Doha Agreement. Top News · Nov 6, 2024
Indian diplomat met ‘Afghan authorities’ in Kabul, says External Affairs Ministry A senior Indian diplomat has met with ‘Afghan authorities’ in Kabul, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) confirmed. The Hindu · Mar 8, 2024
Taliban rejects Iran claim leaders of ISIL sent to Afghanistan Foreign ministry spokesperson calls on Iran to share any intelligence they posses so Taliban forces can take action. Al Jazeera · Jul 23, 2023
Qatar sends envoy to Afghan capital to meet with Taliban An envoy for Qatar's foreign affairs minister visited the Afghan capital on Sunday and met with the Taliban administration's acting foreign minister, according to an Afghan foreign ministry statement. Reuters · Feb 5, 2023
Pakistan-Afghanistan border crossing reopens after deadly firing Chaman crossing reopens two days after exchange of fire killed at least nine Pakistani civilians and an Afghan soldier. Al Jazeera · Dec 13, 2022
Gun attack targets Pakistan's top diplomat in Kabul Pakistan’s prime minister says an “assassination attempt” has targeted his country’s top diplomat in Afghanistan, amid tensions between the neighboring countries The Independent UK · Dec 2, 2022
Al Jazeera · Dec 2, 2022 ‘Assassination attempt’ on Pakistan envoy in Afghan capital Attacker failed to harm the Pakistani diplomat, but shot and wounded his security guard outside its mission in Kabul.
The Independent UK · Nov 25, 2022 UN experts denounce Taliban treatment of women as crime A U.N. team of experts says the Taliban treatment of women and girls in Afghanistan may amount to a crime against humanity and should be investigated and prosecuted under international law
Reuters · Sep 15, 2022 Taliban condemn U.S. move to form Swiss-based trust for Afghan central bank funds The Taliban's foreign affairs ministry on Thursday condemned the United States' decision to transfer Afghan central bank reserves into a Swiss-based trust, saying it was against international norms.
ABC News · Jun 26, 2022 Australia pledges $1 million in aid for quake-hit Afghanistan Foreign Minister Penny Wong says humanitarian aid will be provided to UN agencies working in areas of Afghanistan affected by the devastating earthquake.
Reuters · Jun 25, 2022 Taliban calls for release of frozen funds after deadly earthquake Afghanistan's Taliban administration on Saturday called on international governments to roll back sanctions and lift a freeze on central bank assets following the earthquake that killed more than 1,000 people and left thousands homeless.
Al Jazeera · Jun 23, 2022 Taliban say Afghanistan earthquake rescue efforts almost complete Health ministry says aid has begun to arrive to the area affected by earthquake that killed at least 1,000 people.
Al Jazeera · Jun 23, 2022 Afghanistan earthquake survivors dig by hand as aid is delayed At least 1,000 people killed by a magnitude 5.9 earthquake in remote, landslide-prone regions of eastern Afghanistan.
Reuters · Jun 2, 2022 Indian officials meet Taliban in Kabul in first visit since U.S. exit A team of Indian officials met the acting Taliban foreign minister of Afghanistan on Thursday to discuss bilateral ties and humanitarian aid, the Taliban said, in what was the first such visit to Kabul since the chaotic U.S. withdrawal last year.