Taliban3 days agoPakistan launches deadly strikes on AfghanistanPakistan says the strikes were retaliation for recent suicide bombings in the country.3 days ago13 Feb 2026British couple held by Taliban describe 'culture shock' returning to UKPeter and Barbie Reynolds were released by the Taliban in September after being detained for seven-and-a-half months.13 Feb 202623 Jan 2026Frank Gardner: Not only Americans risked life and limb to serve in AfghanistanBrits, Canadians and Danes were among those who saw the toughest fighting, writes the BBC's security correspondent.23 Jan 202623 Jan 2026Taliban release female athlete, 22, after 13 days in jailKhadija Ahmadzada was detained for being in "violation" of rules "regarding women's sports gyms", a Taliban spokesman said.23 Jan 202620 Jan 2026China demands Taliban protect its citizens after deadly Kabul blastThe Islamic State group says they were behind the blast in Kabul, but police say they are still investigating the cause.20 Jan 202615 Jan 2026Rift at top of the Taliban: BBC reveals clash of wills behind internet shutdownThe 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.15 Jan 202610 Dec 2025Taliban warn Afghans who wore 'un-Islamic' Peaky Blinders outfitsThe friends were warned their clothing was "in conflict with Afghan and Islamic values", a Taliban spokesman told the BBC.10 Dec 20256 Dec 2025Deadly border fighting breaks out between Pakistan and AfghanistanBoth sides accuse the other of starting the overnight fighting and breaching a fragile ceasefire agreed in October.6 Dec 202528 Nov 2025Afghans in US issue plea to Trump after Washington DC shootingPeople who left Afghanistan urge the US president not to toughen his stance after an attack allegedly carried out by an Afghan national.28 Nov 2025...
