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Taliban Enforces Total Internet Blackout in Afghanistan

The Taliban regime has severed Afghanistan's internet connectivity, isolating 40 million people from the world in what experts call one of the most severe digital crackdowns in modern history.

Taliban forces Afghan women into religious schools as only option

Exclusive report reveals how Taliban policies have systematically dismantled women's education, leaving religious madrasas as the sole permitted learning environment for Afghan girls and women.

British couple freed from Afghanistan feared execution

A British couple detained in Afghanistan for months describe their harrowing ordeal, revealing they genuinely feared execution by the Taliban regime before their unexpected release.

Labour's small boats plan fails as crossings surge 22%

Exclusive: The new Labour government's returns agreement with Afghanistan has failed to stop small boat crossings, with arrivals surging over 20% in a week. Critics brand the plan an 'absolute farce' as the crisis deepens.

British Couple Freed from Taliban Detention Return to UK

After a harrowing ordeal, a British couple detained by the Taliban in Afghanistan has finally returned to the UK. Discover the full story of their detention and the diplomatic efforts behind their release.

Elderly British Couple Freed in Afghanistan Rescue Mission

An elderly British couple has been released from captivity in Afghanistan and reunited with their emotional family in the UK, ending a harrowing ordeal. Watch the heartwarming moment of their return.

British Couple Reunited After 7 Months Trapped in Taliban Afghanistan

An elderly British couple has been dramatically reunited with their daughter in Qatar after being trapped in Afghanistan by the Taliban for seven agonising months. Read their emotional story of captivity and freedom.

UK Foreign Office holds direct talks with Taliban

Exclusive: The British Foreign Office has confirmed holding official discussions with Taliban representatives in Afghanistan, a move that has ignited a fierce debate over UK diplomatic engagement with the militant regime.

Taliban Enforces Total Internet Blackout in N. Afghanistan

The Taliban has enforced a complete internet shutdown in Afghanistan's Balkh and Kunduz provinces, severing critical communications and raising fears of a wider crackdown on digital freedoms.

Taliban Enforces Gender Segregation and Bans Subjects in Universities

The Taliban has issued a sweeping new directive for Afghanistan's universities, enforcing complete gender segregation, banning co-education, and prohibiting subjects deemed 'against Islamic principles'. This move drastically rolls back two decades of educ

Exclusive satellite analysis exposes the true extent of the devastation in Herat province following a series of powerful earthquakes, with entire villages flattened and rescue teams in a race against time.

18/09/2025 08:37

UN: Taliban Ban on Female Workers Cripples Afghan Aid

The United Nations issues a stark warning that life-saving aid operations in Afghanistan are nearing collapse following the Taliban's decree barring female NGO workers, putting millions at risk.

Afghanistan stuns Sri Lanka in T20 World Cup thriller

Afghanistan pulled off a stunning victory against Sri Lanka in a rain-affected T20 World Cup group stage thriller. Get the full match report, key highlights, and analysis from this major upset.

Taliban's Female Aid Worker Ban Hinders Quake Relief

A major earthquake in Afghanistan has triggered a humanitarian crisis, with the Taliban's prohibition on women aid workers critically obstructing UN and NGO efforts to deliver vital assistance to the most vulnerable survivors.

EU pushes controversial Afghan deportation plan

Exclusive: European Union officials in Brussels are pushing for the deportation of failed Afghan asylum seekers back to Taliban-controlled Afghanistan, sparking a major humanitarian and ethical debate.

UK Evacuates Citizens from Conflict Zones in Major Airlift

Exclusive: The Home Office launches emergency flights from India and Afghanistan, while negotiating safe passage for Britons trapped in Sudan's escalating civil war.

Farage: Taliban Has 'More Moral Authority' Than UK Government

Reform UK leader Nigel Farage faces a major backlash after controversially stating the Taliban has 'more moral authority' on immigration than the British government, drawing condemnation from across the political spectrum.

Foreign Tourists Stoned in Afghanistan Attack

Three foreign tourists were violently attacked by a group of men in Jalalabad, Afghanistan. The assailants pelted their car with rocks in a shocking incident that raises serious safety concerns for visitors.

Taliban Abandons Women to Die in Quake Rubble

Exclusive report reveals the Taliban's brutal neglect as they block aid and leave women to perish following devastating earthquakes in western Afghanistan, in a stark violation of human rights.

A powerful 6.3 magnitude earthquake and relentless aftershocks have devastated western Afghanistan, killing more than 2,400 people and flattening entire villages in one of the deadliest seismic events in the country's recent history.

05/09/2025 03:35

A devastating third earthquake has hit western Afghanistan, compounding a humanitarian catastrophe as rescue teams struggle to reach remote villages. The death toll is feared to be in the thousands.

04/09/2025 18:02

A powerful 6.3 magnitude earthquake has struck western Afghanistan, just days after a previous quake devastated the same region. The death toll has soared past 2,000, with rescue efforts hampered by remote terrain and damaged infrastructure.

04/09/2025 16:24

The Taliban government has dramatically revised the death toll from a devastating earthquake in eastern Afghanistan, with thousands feared dead and villages completely destroyed. International aid faces significant logistical and political challenges.

04/09/2025 12:34

Afghanistan vs UAE LIVE: T20 World Cup Qualifier Stream

Catch all the live action as Afghanistan takes on the UAE in a crucial T20 World Cup qualifier. Get live stream details, team news, and key player insights for this must-win encounter.

A devastating 6.3 magnitude earthquake has struck western Afghanistan, claiming over 2,200 lives and flattening entire villages. Rescue efforts continue amidst rubble and aftershocks.

04/09/2025 10:25

Afghan Health Minister flees Taliban for UK refuge

Exclusive: Afghanistan's Health Minister, Qalandar Ebad, has fled the country after the Taliban rejected his resignation, seeking refuge in the UK and exposing the ongoing turmoil within the regime.

MoD Afghan Relocation Schemes Failed Thousands, Watchdog Finds

A damning National Audit Office report reveals the Ministry of Defence's Afghan relocation schemes were plagued by delays, opaque decision-making, and a failure to assist thousands who supported UK forces.

Watchdogs condemn MOD's secret £7bn Afghan airlift spending

Spending watchdogs deliver a blistering condemnation of the Ministry of Defence's secretive and chaotic £7 billion Afghan airlift, exposed by the Daily Mail, which was approved without taxpayer knowledge or Parliamentary scrutiny.

Teen's solo journey through Taliban-controlled Afghanistan

An 18-year-old American teenager defies global travel warnings to embark on a remarkable solo adventure across Afghanistan, capturing extraordinary encounters and challenging perceptions.

Afghanistan Quake Death Toll Hits 900 - Taliban Pleads for Aid

A devastating 6.1 magnitude earthquake in eastern Afghanistan has killed over 900 people, with the Taliban government issuing a rare appeal for international assistance as rescue efforts continue.