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FBI arrests Afghan man for plotting US election day attack

Nasir Ahmad Tawhedi, 27, and alleged co-conspirator were arrested after meeting FBI assets to buy weapons.

Nasir Ahmad Tawhedi, 27, and alleged co-conspirator were arrested after meeting FBI assets to buy weapons

China calls on Pakistan to ‘severely punish’ attackers after 2 Chinese killed

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Opinion | Will suing the Taliban protect Afghan women? Maybe with China’s help

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Opinion | Gaza polio case a wake-up call for the world

Creating conditions where routine health interventions cannot be delivered, as is the case in Gaza, risks disastrous consequences.

A Palestinian child is vaccinated against polio in Jabalia, in the northern Gaza Strip on September 10. Thousands of Palestinian children have missed important vaccinations because of the destruction wrought by Israel’s war against Hamas. Photo: Reuters

Is Pakistan’s bid to kick-start Gwadar port putting ‘cart before the horse’?

A lack of business activities and poor infrastructure mean the goal of making Gwadar into a shipping hub is unfeasible, analysts say.

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Republicans accuse Biden team of lying about 2021 Afghanistan pull-out

House Republican report cites US Vice-President Kamala Harris as she seeks the presidency against Donald Trump.

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Editorial | Struggling Hong Kong football faces game of its life

The local premier league season has kicked off short of fans, sponsorship, broadcasting revenue, good facilities and exciting players.

Hong Kong’s Yu Joy Yin Jessie (centre) battles for the ball with Uzbekistan’s Abdukodir Khusanov during an Asian qualifier match for the 2026 Fifa World Cup in March. Photo: AP Photo

Germany’s far-right AfD wins first regional election, exit polls show

AfD took former East German state Thuringia, was neck-and-neck with conservative CDU for first place in Saxony, which also held election.

Taliban committed to engagement, UN calls morality law is ‘gender apartheid’

A Taliban government spokesman has said Afghan authorities are committed to engagement with the international community despite law backlash.

Harris says Trump ‘disrespected sacred ground’ at US military cemetery

The US Army says a cemetery employee was pushed after asking Trump’s team to stop filming in a burial section where photography is banned.

Republican US presidential nominee Donald Trump places his hands over his heart after placing a wreath in honour of Sergeant. Nicole Gee at the Tomb of the Unknown Solider at Arlington National Cemetery in Virginia on Monday. Photo: AP

Germany deports 28 Afghan nationals, the first since 2021 Taliban takeover

Germany does not have diplomatic relations with the Taliban, requiring the government to work through other channels. It is unlikely that Friday’s actions will lead to a wider thawing of relations between Germany and the Taliban.

It is unlikely that the deportations will lead to a wider thawing of relations between Germany and the Taliban. Photo: dpa

Refugee team’s first Paralympic medallist dedicates win to ‘women of Afghanistan’

Zakia Khudadadi, competing in her second Games, also dedicated her taekwondo bronze to ‘all the refugees of the world’.

Open questions | China’s evolving role in Middle East conflicts, according to an academic

Prominent academic Pan Guang gives his view on Beijing’s role in conflict mediation, its engagement with the Global South, and belt and road security.

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Trump entourage accused of shoving staff at hallowed US military cemetery

Arlington National Cemetery confirmed there had been an ‘incident’ at the location, after the presidential candidate’s visit on Monday.

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Former US president Donald Trump at a wreath laying ceremony at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier at Arlington National Cemetery on Monday. Photo: Anna Moneymaker / Getty Images via AFP

Taliban reject UN concerns over laws banning women’s voices and faces in public

The Taliban urge ‘thorough understanding’ of Islamic sharia law after UN criticism about the rights of women and girls.

Burka-clad Afghan women walk on a road in Kandahar, Afghanistan. Photo: EPA-EFE

Taliban courts Malaysia for trade and investment amid economic crisis

While Malaysia does not formally recognise the Taliban government, officials and businesspeople have visited Afghanistan seeking ties.

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Taliban codify morality laws requiring Afghan women to cover faces

The Taliban suspended Afghanistan’s previous constitution when they took over in 2021 as foreign forces withdrew, and said they would rule the country according to sharia law.

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Philippines to host Afghans awaiting resettlement in US

Manila’s Department of Foreign Affairs did not provide details of how many Afghans would be allowed to stay in the Philippines.

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Afghan girls in Ghazni province earlier this month. The Philippine president has expressed concern that Afghan nationals could become stranded in his country while awaiting relocation. Photo: AFP

Former Afghan president Karzai calls for girls and women to be educated

Karzai emphasised importance of women’s education. Since returning to power in 2021, the Taliban has banned girls from studying beyond primary school.

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Opinion | Can democracy in South Asia withstand US-China rivalry?

From rising authoritarianism to political instability, unrest throughout the region has intensified alongside shifting alliances.

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Opinion | In Ukraine and Gaza, China’s great power comes with great responsibility

Beijing is starting to have a say in regions where it has traditionally downplayed any security role, but this comes at a cost.

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Opinion | Why is aspiring naval power China looking to Central Asia and Middle East?

China’s increasing diplomatic presence in the Middle East, Central Asia and eastern Europe could complicate its maritime interests in Asia.

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Afghan copper mine holds promise for Taliban, tempered expectations for China

As work begins on a long-delayed, multibillion-dollar project, Chinese officials remain cautious, while economic hopes rise in war-torn country.

Muslim senator’s exit over Palestine exposes Australia’s Islamophobia problem

Critics called Labor Party concerns over Fatima Payman seeking ‘God’s guidance’ in a vote to support Palestinian statehood ‘dog whistles’.

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Sprinter Yousofi to ‘represent stolen dreams’ of Afghan women at her third Games

Afghanistan’s opening-ceremony flag bearer in Tokyo, who has been based in Australia since 2022, says she is honoured to represent ‘the girls of my homeland once again’.

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Afghanistan’s Kimia Yousofi was among the athletes and families who were resettled in Australia after the Taliban seized power and imposed harsh restrictions on women and girls. Photo: AFP

Pakistan vows ‘no cake and pastries’ for TTP militants, heeding China’s warning

China’s warning that further investment hinges on an improved security situation likely acted as a catalyst, analysts say.

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A member of Pakistani security personnel stands guard as police check people and vehicles in Peshawar, the provincial capital of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, on June 25. Photo: EPA-EFE

Opinion | World leaders choosing closer Taliban ties betray Afghan women

The world had a chance in Doha to stand up to the Taliban, but its failure to do so left Afghanistan’s rulers stronger than ever.

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Taliban told to ‘include women’ in public life during UN talks in Qatar

The Taliban has imposed a strict interpretation of Islam in Afghanistan, with women subjected to laws characterised by the UN as ‘gender apartheid’.

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Afghanistan
Latest news and updates on Afghanistan, China relations and the Taliban's return to power after the 20-year war with the US and allies.   
Capital
Kabul
Head of state
Supreme Leader Hibatullah Akhundzada
Head of government
Supreme Leader Hibatullah Akhundzada
last updated:
25 September, 2024
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