Kabul

Taliban Enforce Strict Rules on Men's Hairstyles and Prayer Attendance

The Taliban's moral police are becoming increasingly strict – and cracking down even harder on men. Men who skip prayer are arrested, as are those with "wrong" hairstyles. Even men's barbers are at risk, according to the UN.

Afghan Revenge Attack in Pakistan

Afghanistan has attacked several targets in Pakistan as retaliation for deadly attacks in Paktika province, according to the Afghan Defense Ministry.

Pakistani military attacks targets in Afghanistan

50 dead in bus accidents in Afghanistan

50 people have died in two separate bus accidents on a motorway in central Afghanistan. 76 people are injured, according to a government spokesperson.

Taliban may avoid terrorist label in Russia

Taliban bans women from medical schools: "Just cried"

The Taliban are closing the door for female healthcare students. This means that one of the few remaining educational opportunities for Afghan women is gone. The decision is expected to have devastating consequences for women's right to healthcare. Everything is dark, says midwifery student Asman.

IS claims responsibility for bomb attack – kills Taliban minister

Streep: Cats are freer than women in Afghanistan

Cats, birds, and squirrels have more freedom than women in today's Afghanistan. This is what actress Meryl Streep says in an appeal to get the world's leaders to turn their attention to the Taliban regime's oppression.