This monarchy lasted almost half a century, until Zahir Shah was overthrown in 1973, following which the Republic of Afghanistan was established. Since the late 1970s, Afghanistan's history has been …

2 days ago · Afghanistan, landlocked multiethnic country located in the heart of south-central Asia. Lying along important trade routes connecting southern and eastern Asia to Europe and the Middle East, …

The Taliban are starting their fifth year of ruling Afghanistan. They have silenced internal dissent, tightened their control over Afghan life, secured recognition from Russia as the country's official …

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Dec 22, 2025 · The Islamic Republic of Afghanistan has been under Taliban rule since August 2021, following the withdrawal of US and NATO-allied troops. The country's mountain passes were a vital …

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Afghanistan, officially the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan since the Taliban took control, is a mountainous, landlocked country in South-Central Asia at an important geopolitical location. It …

Dec 1, 2025 · Afghanistan kills dozens of Pakistani soldiers at border, officials say Pakistan accuses Afghan authorities of harboring members of the banned group Tehreek-i-Taliban Pakistan.

Oct 30, 2025 · UN teams rushed to northern Afghanistan on Monday after a powerful 6.3 magnitude earthquake struck overnight, just two months after a massive quake devastated the east of the country.