Taliban14 hrs agoAfghanistan education ban limits options for womenNearly five years on from Afghanistan's school ban, young women say they have waved goodbye to their dreams.14 hrs ago3 days agoShe was told to marry in a country which bans girls' education. So she got in a taxi and fledNearly five years on from Afghanistan's school ban, young women say they have waved goodbye to their dreams.3 days ago11 Apr 2026Gunmen kill at least 11 people at Afghanistan picnic spotOfficials say attackers opened fire near the village of Deh Mehri in Herat.11 Apr 202624 Mar 2026US detainee Dennis Coyle released by Taliban after more than a yearCoyle, who was working as a language researcher, according to his family, was arrested in January 2025.24 Mar 202627 Feb 2026Why are Afghanistan and Pakistan fighting?The two sides have different versions of how and why the deadly dispute began.27 Feb 202627 Feb 2026Pakistan defence minister says country in 'open war' with Afghanistan after strikesThe latest attacks by Pakistan follow months of clashes between the two countries. despite agreeing to a fragile ceasefire in October.27 Feb 202622 Feb 2026Pakistan launches deadly strikes on AfghanistanPakistan says the strikes were retaliation for recent suicide bombings in the country.22 Feb 202613 Feb 2026British couple held by Taliban describe 'culture shock' returning to UKPeter and Barbie Reynolds were released by the Taliban in September after being detained for seven-and-a-half months.13 Feb 202623 Jan 2026Frank Gardner: Not only Americans risked life and limb to serve in AfghanistanBrits, Canadians and Danes were among those who saw the toughest fighting, writes the BBC's security correspondent.23 Jan 2026...
