Afghanistan's booming drugs trade under Taliban rule - BBC News

Afghanistan’s booming drugs trade under Taliban rule – BBC News

With economic collapse in Afghanistan, the country’s drug trade appears to be booming. Afghanistan has long been linked with the production of opium and heroin and is also now a major producer of crystal meth. The Taliban say farmers cannot…

Afghan people welcome end to war but fear for the future

Afghan people welcome end to war but fear for the future

As the Taliban consolidate their control of Afghanistan after the withdrawal of foreign forces, many Afghans are fearful of what the future holds under the new regime. However people are also greatly relieved that a 20-year war that cost many…

Desperate scenes in Kabul as President Biden defends Afghan pullout - BBC News

Desperate scenes in Kabul as President Biden defends Afghan pullout – BBC News

President Biden has defended the US withdrawal from Afghanistan as thousands of desperate people try to flee the country following the Taliban seizure of power. There have been tragic scenes of panic and mayhem at Kabul airport as Afghans tried…

Taliban seize power in Afghanistan as President flees country - BBC News

Taliban seize power in Afghanistan as President flees country – BBC News

The Taliban have taken control of Afghanistan, occupying the capital Kabul after President Ashraf Ghani fled the country. Taliban forces occupied the Presidential Palace, from where they are preparing to announce that they are the new rulers of an “Islamic…