Afghanistan
Jennifer Lawrence and Malala’s Taliban documentary was ’emotionally challenging’
Bread & Roses exposes the realities faced by women in Afghanistan after the fall of Kabul to the Taliban in 2021.
Taliban to attend UN climate conference for first time
Cop29 begins in Baku, Azerbaijan, on Monday.
People smugglers who hid Afghan family in rubbish-filled van jailed
The youngest child was ‘extremely unwell and drifting in and out of consciousness’ when the family were discovered by Border Force officers in France.
Wreath-laying marks 10 years since end of UK combat operations in Afghanistan
Minister for veterans and people Alistair Carns, who is a veteran of the conflict himself, attended the ceremony and laid a wreath.
Afghan province bans ‘living things’ images in media to comply with Taliban laws
The province is the latest to crack down on the broadcasting and photography of humans and animals.
British embassy worker ‘betrayed’ by Government as children targeted by Taliban
A former security guard at the embassy in Afghanistan is begging ministers to allow his oldest children to reunite with him in the UK.
Wallace rejects claims he ‘lacked curiosity’ over alleged special forces murders
Former defence secretary Sir Ben Wallace gave evidence to the Afghanistan Inquiry.
Afghan embassy in London to close after Taliban sacks staff
The embassy in Kensington will shut its doors on September 27.
Gold Star families defend Trump visit to Arlington Cemetery
The Trump campaign shared media photos of his visit to the military cemetery, despite strict rules against partisan activity at the site.
UN will continue to engage the Taliban despite new laws restricting women
The Taliban said it will no longer co-operate with the United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan because of its criticism of the laws.