Afghanistan
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.
German leader vows tougher knife laws and more deportations after fatal attack
Chancellor Olaf Scholz visited Solingen, where a suspected Islamic extremist from Syria is accused of stabbing three people to death.
Taliban publish vice laws that ban women’s voices and bare faces in public
The ministry published its vice and virtue laws that cover aspects of everyday life like public transportation, music, shaving and celebrations.
Coming to Scotland is ‘paradise’ for female medical student from Afghanistan
Omulbanin Sultani is part of a group of 19 women who came to Scotland to finish their studies after the Taliban banned women from university.