Fighting at the Afghanistan- Pakistan border has sparked rare showings of public support in Afghan cities for the Taliban, but analysts say a surge in nationalist sentiment won't translate into legitimacy for the regime.

Isolated since 2021, the Islamist group is now rebuilding ties with many countries, despite a fierce dispute with former patron Pakistan

Although the first round of talks was not successful, the Saudis will persist in their mediatory effort. Their prestige is on the line.

Afghanistan`s acting FM criticizes Pakistan for `mysterious projects,` trade restrictions, and border closures, defending Kabul`s ties with India.

A judge in Missouri ordered the release. Dadfar lived in Boulder County with his wife and four children after fleeing Afghanistan. Listen to "Morning Edition" host Michael Lyle, Jr. discuss this story with Colorado Sun reporter Jennifer Brown and then read the entire article at the link below.

Sources within the Taliban leadership confirmed to CNN-News18 that this was not a spontaneous tribute. They said it was a calculated move linked to the Taliban’s long-standing position on the Durand Line.

Mohammad Ali Dadfar will reunite with his wife and children after his release from a Springfield, Missouri, jail that is contracting with the Department of Homeland Security.

Labeling Afghans a national security threat, Pakistan has forced out about a million this year, depriving them of a haven from Afghanistan’s turmoil.

Investigators are probing whether the Afghan suspect in the shooting two National Guard troops was blackmailed into carrying out the attack by the Taliban.

Tajik authorities said on Monday the two attacks, including one involving drones dropping grenades, had also injured five Chinese workers. China's embassy confirmed the casualties and urged Chinese citizens to leave the frontier area.

A chilling display of judicial brutality unfolded in the southeastern province of Khost on Tuesday, as the Taliban made a 13-year-old teen shoot his family's killer, with an estimated 80,000 spectators watching in a sports stadium to witness the public execution.