This monarchy lasted almost half a century, until Zahir Shah was overthrown in 1973, following which the Republic of Afghanistan was established. Since the late 1970s, Afghanistan's history has been …

2 days ago · Afghanistan, landlocked multiethnic country located in the heart of south-central Asia. Lying along important trade routes connecting southern and eastern Asia to Europe and the Middle East, …

The Taliban are starting their fifth year of ruling Afghanistan. They have silenced internal dissent, tightened their control over Afghan life, secured recognition from Russia as the country's official …

3 days ago · The Taliban leader once warned of a split: A BBC investigation reveals how attitudes to women, the internet and religion are dividing the group at the very top.

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Dec 25, 2025 · Stay on top of Afghanistan latest developments on the ground with Al Jazeera’s fact-based news, exclusive video footage, photos and updated maps.

Afghanistan, officially the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan since the Taliban took control, is a mountainous, landlocked country in South-Central Asia at an important geopolitical location. It …

Dec 22, 2025 · The Islamic Republic of Afghanistan has been under Taliban rule since August 2021, following the withdrawal of US and NATO-allied troops. The country's mountain passes were a vital …

Oct 15, 1999 · 1999 – 2021 The Taliban surged back to power two decades after U.S.-led forces toppled their regime in what led to the United States’ longest war.

U.S. Military Withdrawal and Taliban Takeover in Afghanistan: Frequently Asked Questions On August 15, 2021, the Taliban entered the Afghan capital of Kabul, completing a rapid takeover over the …