Afghanistan Times

KABUL – The recent tensions between former U.S. President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in the Oval Office have drawn comparisons to Trump’s handling of Afghanistan, where his administration’s rushed exit strategy enabled the Taliban’s return to power in 2021. Critics argue that Trump’s approach to Ukraine mirrors …

KABUL – Afghanistan pulled off a stunning eight-run victory over England in Lahore, knocking them out of contention for a semi-final spot in the ICC Men’s Champions Trophy 2025. Azmatullah Omarzai starred with a five-wicket haul, while Ibrahim Zadran’s record-breaking century set up Afghanistan’s highest-ever total in an ICC ODI …

KABUL – At least 33 people have been killed and 27 injured in Afghanistan after three days of heavy rains triggered devastating flash floods across the country. The government’s disaster management department reported that most casualties were caused by roof collapses, with approximately 600 houses damaged or destroyed. The floods …

KABUL – Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Aragchi and Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov have announced intensified consultations on Afghanistan, emphasizing the importance of regional cooperation to address the country’s ongoing challenges. Speaking at a joint press conference in Tehran, both diplomats highlighted their shared interest in Afghanistan’s stability and revealed …

KABUL – The Torkham border crossing, a vital trade route between Pakistan and Afghanistan, remained closed for the fifth consecutive day on Wednesday, resulting in a $12 million loss to bilateral trade. The closure, which began on Saturday, stems from a dispute over Afghanistan’s construction of a new checkpoint. A …

KABUL – Amid growing speculation that India may accept a Taliban-appointed diplomat to lead the Afghanistan Embassy in New Delhi, prominent Afghan exiles have urged the Indian government not to “normalise” its engagement with the regime in Kabul. Reports carried by Afghan media, citing Taliban Foreign Ministry officials and international …

The United States has sanctioned four India-based companies over their alleged involvement in trade and transportation of Iranian crude oil and petroleum products. As part of the Trump administration’s “maximum pressure campaign” on Iran, the US Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC), and the US Department …

KABUL – The Taliban has said the recent arrest of a British couple in Afghanistan was due to a “misunderstanding” over their Afghan passports. Peter Reynolds, 79, and his wife Barbie, 75, were detained by the Taliban’s interior ministry on 1 February. The reason for their arrests was initially unclear, …

KABUL – Brazil has announced a landmark initiative to provide financial aid, housing, and integration support to vulnerable Afghans fleeing conflict and instability. Starting in March 2024, the program, a collaboration between Brazil’s Ministry of Justice and Public Security and the international humanitarian NGO Panahgah, will offer comprehensive assistance to …

KABUL – An elderly British couple, Peter Reynolds, 79, and his wife Barbie, 75, have been detained by the Taliban for over 20 days after being arrested on February 1 in the central Afghan city of Bamiyan. The couple, who have been running training projects for mothers and children in …