Kabul

Blast kills seven at Chinese-run restaurant in Afghan capital, Islamic State claims responsibility

The noodle restaurant was jointly run by a Chinese Muslim, Abdul Majid, his wife, and an Afghan partner, Abdul Jabbar Mahmood, and served the Chinese Muslim community, a police spokesperson said.

Ambulances rush along a road towards the site of an explosion in Kabul, Afghanistan, on October 15, 2025; illustrative.
Afghan citizens wait to register as they attempt to return to their country, with trucks loaded with their belongings seen in the background, after Pakistan closed border crossings for trade with Afghanistan following exchanges of fire between the two nations' forces, at the Chaman border crossing i

Why are tensions flaring again between Afghanistan and Pakistan? - explainer

Pakistan's Defense Minister Khawaja Asif

Kabul must rein in militants for ceasefire to hold, says Pakistan

A Pakistani border policeman stands guard at the zero point Torkham border crossing between Afghanistan and Pakistan, in Nangarhar province on December 6, 2023.

Pakistan closes border with Afghanistan following exchanges of fire


Afghanistan debacle message for US allies, including Israel - analysis

We know what that shop looks like in places like Lebanon, it’s a bankrupt operation. The US needs to reassure allies that it will stick by the region in this difficult time.  

 An Afghan soldier stands in a military vehicle on a street in Kabul, Afghanistan, August 15, 2021.

US begins evacuation of Kabul embassy

US President Joe Biden authorized the deployment of about 5,000 US troops in Afghanistan to facilitate "orderly and safe drawdown" of personnel.

U.S. Army General Scott Miller walks during a change of command ceremony in Resolute Support headquarters in Kabul, Afghanistan September 2, 2018

Taliban claims responsibility for attack on minister's house in Kabul

Clashes between Afghan forces and the Taliban have intensified across the country with the insurgent group gaining control over check points, trading posts and infrastructure projects.

A US ARMY officer stands near a burning vehicle north of Kandahar, Afghanistan.

Afghanistan: Blast near defense facility in Kabul, civilians injured

A blast near a National Directorate of Security compound came hours after a car bomb and clashes near Kabul's diplomatic district, in which eight people including four attackers were killed.

A general view of Kabul January 31, 2010.

US says diplomatic presence in Kabul requires 'secure airport'

The Taliban's position poses serious questions for the United States, other countries and international organizations with missions in Kabul

A general view of Kabul January 31, 2010.

Afghan rivals to resume talks as civilian killings sow suspicion

Afghan government officials have in recent weeks accused the Taliban of a string of high-profile murders, including of bureaucrats and journalists, and bomb attacks.

An Afghan man inspects a damaged car after a bomb blast in Kabul, Afghanistan December 28, 2020.

Afghan journalist shot dead in car ambush

A civil society activist was also killed on Friday by unknown militants.

Afghan security forces arrive at the site of an attack in Kabul

Nine dead as Kabul car bombing targets Afghan lawmaker

Lawmaker Khan Mohammad Wardak survived the blast but is among 20 injured including women and children, Afghan Interior Minister Massoud Andarabi said.

The wreckage of a car is seen at the scene of a bomb explosion at the Maka al-Mukarama street in Mogadishu, Somalia January 8, 2020

Gunmen kill at least 10 students in attack on Kabul university

The Taliban denied their fighters were involved in the assault, and the identity of the attackers was unknown

Afghan security forces arrive at the site of an attack in Kabul

Blast kills at least 23 at cattle market in southern Afghanistan

A spokesman for Helmand's governor said several rockets fired by Taliban insurgents landed close to the cattle market, killing 23 civilians.

An Afghan soldier escorts a Taliban militant, who was arrested by Afghan security forces, and then presented to the media, in Jalalabad, Afghanistan March 17, 2018