Operation Midnight Hammer ‘reversed’ Biden’s botched Afghanistan withdrawal

US Defence Secretary Peter says the success of Operation Midnight Hammer demonstrated ‘American military might’ on the world stage. “Truly a historic mission that demonstrated the skill and courage of the United States military,” Mr Hegseth said....

Afghanistan’s Refugees in India suffer inhumane conditions, rights group warns

A rights group reports that Afghanistan’s refugees in India are living without legal protection, basic services, or dignity, enduring harsh conditions and prolonged uncertainty. Dozens of Afghan asylum seekers who fled to India due to threats in...

CASA Condemns Threat to TPS Protections for Cameroon and Afghanistan

On June 25, following the court hearing in CASA v. Noem, national immigration advocacy organization CASA stands firm in its commitment to protect Cameroonian and Afghan Temporary Protected Status holders from the dangerous and unlawful termination...

Pak flags a threat at UN: Afghanistan could become a terror hub

The fox has reported a break-in at the henhouse. No phrase captures the absurdity of this moment better than this old cliche. Pakistan has urged the United Nations to prevent Afghanistan from becoming a "breeding ground for terror". The warning,...

People cool off amid heatwave in Kabul, Afghanistan

People cool off at a pool amid heatwave in Paghman district, Kabul, Afghanistan, July 8, 2025. (Photo by Saifurahman Safi/Xinhua) People cool off at a pool amid heatwave in Paghman district, Kabul, Afghanistan, July 8, 2025. (Photo by Saifurahman...

Afghanistan must not become a breeding ground for terrorism, warns Pakistan at UN

Pakistan Pakistan Afghanistan must not become a breeding ground for terrorism, warns Pakistan at UN Close 'Terrorism emanating from Afghanistan is a serious threat to its neighbors, particularly Pakistan' Updated On: Tue, 08 Jul 2025 12:13:52 PKT...

Trump says he knew Milley was an 'idiot' after suggesting US leave military equipment in Afghanistan

President Donald Trump on Tuesday told reporters during a Cabinet meeting that he clashed with former Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. Mark Milley over leaving U.S. military equipment in Afghanistan during a planned withdrawal. Former...

Afghanistan-born Lina Haider breaks record as Germany’s youngest school graduate

Lina Haidar, born to Afghanistan refugee parents, has become Germany’s youngest school graduate at age 11, showcasing exceptional talent and determination despite her challenging beginnings. Lina Haidar, born to parents who fled Afghanistan,...

'Afghanistan must not become breeding ground for terrorists', Pakistan tells UN

Reiterating Pakistan's principled stance against the proliferation of terrorism from Afghanistan-based groups, Pakistan has once again urged the United Nations to prevent the war-torn country from becoming a hub for terror, while terming the...

Saar: Discussion over UN meeting on Afghanistan

India abstains from UN vote on Afghanistan, calls out terror groups exploiting Afghan soil

New Delhi: India abstained from voting on a UN Security General Assembly resolution expressing deep concern on the situation in Afghanistan and urging the Taliban to reverse repressive policies and ensure inclusive governance, while calling for...

Saudi Arabia reaffirms support for a secure and stable Afghanistan at UN session

Saudi Gazette report NEW YORK — Saudi Arabia's Permanent Representative to the United Nations Ambassador Abdulaziz Alwasil reaffirmed the Kingdom's unwavering support for Afghanistan’s security and stability. Addressing a UN General Assembly...

Statement of the ICC Office of the Prosecutor on the issuance of arrest warrants in the Situation in Afghanistan

Independent, local journalism needs your support to survive and thrive. Join the YubaNet community today. The Office of the Prosecutor (OTP) of the International Criminal Court welcomes the announcement today by Pre-Trial Chamber II with respect...

Central Asian States Reconnect with Afghanistan

Relations between the five Central Asian countries and Afghanistan are warming as plans move ahead for new rail links, increased trade and creating opportunities for ordinary Afghans. Central Asian states are prioritizing bringing Afghanistan back...

Russia took Afghanistan without firing a shot

In the post-American vacuum, Moscow doesn't waste time When Russia recognized the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan last week, it didn't just open a new embassy - it opened a new geopolitical front. For the first time since the Taliban's return to...

Trump Recalls the Moment He Knew Mark Milley Was 'An Idiot,' Savages Biden's Afghanistan Failures

The opinions expressed by contributors are their own and do not necessarily represent the views of RedState.com. It’s a moment he’s spoken of before, but on Tuesday President Trump told his Cabinet and reporters in attendance about the moment he...

Afghan-Pakistan talks ended without any mention of terrorists infiltrating from Afghanistan into Pakistan

Islamabad, Pakistan: The inaugural round of the Additional Secretary-Level Mechanism between the Foreign Ministries of Pakistan and Afghanistan was held here on Tuesday. The statement issued by Pakistan said that the issue of terrorism came under...

Trump calls Staff Gen. Milley ‘idiot’ for leaving military equipment in Afghanistan during withdrawal

President Donald Trump disclosed he and former Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. Mark Milley clashed over leaving equipment in Afghanistan as the US withdrew troops in 2021. Trump, who historically has pushed to recover billions of...

ICC Chair Jay Shah mourns death of Afghanistan umpire Bismillah Jan Shinwari

The international cricket community is in mourning following the news of the passing of international umpire Bismillah Jan Shinwari. He was 41. A member of the ICC International Panel of Umpires, Shinwari officiated in 25 ODIs and 21 T20Is, making...

Afghanistan's Taliban authorities have imposed harsh restrictions on women's participation in public life since they returned to power in 2021