Taliban govt unlikely to survive: William Dalrymple

Describing the new Afghanistan government as “spectacularly uninclusive” even within the Taliban frame, author-historian William Dalrymple says the "all-male old guard......

Afghan PM assures 'full protection' of returning ex-officials

Afghanistan's acting Prime Minister Mullah Mohammad Hasan Akhund has appealed to former officials of past governments to return to the country and assured them "full protection", saying the period......

China endorses new Taliban govt; announces $31 million aid

China on Wednesday announced $31 million as aid to Afghanistan, its first after the Taliban seized power in Kabul, as it backed the Afghan militant group's interim government, saying it is a......

14 members of Taliban govt in UNSC's terrorism blacklist

At least 14 members of the Taliban's hardline interim government in Kabul are on the United Nations Security Council's terrorism blacklist, including acting Prime Minister Mullah Mohammad Hasan......