PremiumPremiumWorldA city under siege: What the war looks like on Afghanistan's front lineNew York Times: As US troops withdrew, the Taliban launched an offensive on Lashkar Gah.14 May 05:00 AM
PremiumPremiumWorld'Why do we deserve to die?' Kabul's Hazaras bury their daughtersNew York Times: The bomb attack killed scores of schoolgirls.09 May 10:59 PM
World'My sister had so many dreams': Kabul blasts kill nearly 70 schoolgirlsBody after body, coffin after coffin, the weeping crowds carried them up to the graveyard.09 May 07:07 PM
World'There was blood everywhere': Death toll soars after horror bomb attack on girls' schoolIn the capital rattled by relentless bombings, Saturday's attack was among the worst.09 May 06:57 AM
WorldDeadly bombing: At least 30 killed in attack on girls' school in KabulBomb explodes near a girls' school in west Kabul, killing 30 people, many of them pupils.08 May 07:30 PM
WorldTaliban will likely curtail Afghan women's rights: US reportAny gains in women's rights in Afghanistan will be at risk after US troops withdraw.05 May 01:30 AM
World'Sanctioned massacres': China again accuses Australia of bloodbath in AfghanistanChina issues fresh attack on Aussie, with a poster taking aim at its troops04 May 03:53 AM
PremiumPremiumWorldDay 1 of the end of the US war in AfghanistanNew York Times: Afghans continue fighting with fleeting hopes of peace as US leaves.03 May 08:56 PM
WorldFinal phase of ending US's 'forever war' in Afghanistan beginsToday is the official start of the withdrawal of the remaining US forces.01 May 10:01 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Biden tries to draw a line under an endless warEDITORIAL: World may no longer care, but this is a step into the unknown for Afghanistan.18 Apr 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumWorldBiden's Afghan pullout is a victory for Pakistan. But at what cost?New York Times: Country may face extremism as a result of a perceived Taliban victory.16 Apr 02:17 AM
PremiumPremiumWorldAfghans wonder 'what about me' as US troops prepare to withdrawNew York Times: Many Afghans fear country will be unable to preserve modest gains made.14 Apr 10:41 PM
WorldBiden to pull US troops from 'forever war' in AfghanistanPresident plans to withdraw all remaining American personnel by September 11.14 Apr 08:56 PM
PremiumPremiumWorldThe Taliban think they have already won, peace deal or notNew York Times: The Taliban believe they have the upper hand — and are saying as much.31 Mar 04:00 AM
PremiumPremiumWorldIn Kabul's streets, dogs rule the nightNew York Times: Few places in the world have to deal with crime, dog packs and bombs.22 Mar 05:00 AM
WorldConservative hardliners: UK investigates ban on young girls singing in Afghan schoolsEducation Ministry move raises fears that the Afghan government is bowing to the Taliban.11 Mar 08:00 PM
WorldUS presents warring Afghan sides with peace agreementThe document envisions a reconciliation commission aimed at healing 42 years of conflict.08 Mar 09:46 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandAfghan interpreter who volunteered with Kiwi troops: 'NZ is leaving me to face death'Kiwi and US soldiers remember friendly face – but so does the Taliban.03 Mar 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumWorld'I wake up and scream': Secret Taliban prisons terrorise thousandsNew York Times: The Taliban continue to capture, condemn and torture thousands.02 Mar 05:00 AM
New ZealandNZ withdrawal from Afghanistan: Taliban reactsExtremist Islamic group calls on other countries to follow NZDF move.17 Feb 09:02 PM
New ZealandNZ troops to leave Afghanistan after 20 years, 10 Kiwi lives lostNew Zealand troops will be pulled out of Afghanistan by the end of May.16 Feb 09:45 PM
PremiumPremiumWorldThe Taliban close in on Afghan cities, pushing the country to the brinkNew York Times: Taliban threatening to drive Afghanistan to breaking point.16 Feb 04:00 AM
World30 Taliban militants killed during bomb-making class - reportsAfghan National Army say the 30 fighters included six foreign nationals.15 Feb 07:33 PM
PremiumPremiumWorldIn Afghanistan, a booming kidney trade preys on the poorNew York Times: Poverty and an ambitious private hospital helping fuel an illegal market.10 Feb 05:00 AM
PremiumPremiumWorldInside the shadowy militias luring unsuspecting Afghans to fight, or dieNew York Times: Afghanistan's poor are being deceived into joining militias.05 Feb 04:00 AM
PremiumPremiumWorldIn Afghanistan, follow the white high-tops and you'll find the TalibanNew York Times: Sneakers are a gruesome marker of the Taliban's violent insurgency.29 Jan 04:00 AM
World'America's back': Biden opts for diplomacy over nationalismBiden's plan to replace "America First" with "diplomacy first" will depend on US allies.16 Jan 05:23 PM
PremiumPremiumWorld'I could just vanish': In Kabul, pocket notes to prevent anonymous deathNew York Times: Some Afghans carry note in case they are killed or severely wounded.13 Jan 01:16 AM
PremiumPremiumWorld'Covid can't compete': In a place mired in war, the virus is an afterthoughtNew York Times: >In Afghanistan, life goes on as though the coronavirus never existed.21 Dec 01:15 AM
WorldTop Aussie soldier steps down over 'disgusting' photoSoldier an 'honourable man who did the wrong thing more than a decade ago,' MP says.16 Dec 12:46 AM
New Zealand'Bleat like sheep': Chinese media criticises Ardern's support of AustraliaAfter a war of words with Australia, a Chinese media outlet has now gone after NZ.03 Dec 07:46 AM
WorldChina crisis: Australian PM told to 'slap himself'China doubles down after posting a falsified image, says PM should "kneel on the ground".30 Nov 05:22 PM
WorldAustralian war crimes report: Defence chief admits SAS was relied on too muchThe report comes after a four-year inquiry examining the conduct of the special forces.22 Nov 12:28 AM
WorldThe inside story of Australia's Afghanistan war crimes reportDr Samantha Crompvoets uncovered the story of the war crimes by Australian soldiers.21 Nov 05:42 AM