Latest "Taliban" stories

Afghan women chant during a protest in Kabul, Afghanistan, Thursday, Oct. 21, 2021.

Rights group documents abuses since Taliban takeover of Afghanistan

A U.K.-based rights group launched an interactive map documenting human rights abuses since the Taliban seized power in Afghanistan.

3 weeks ago

Kansas man upset he can’t buy mini Toyotas ‘like the Taliban and ISIS’

“Every time I see that, I say to myself (or anyone unlucky enough to be in earshot) ‘There, that’s the truck I want’ — minus the machine gun..."

By Sarah Sicard

5 weeks ago

Taliban kill mastermind of suicide bombing at Kabul airport

The Taliban have killed the senior Islamic State group leader behind the August 2021 bombing outside the Kabul airport that killed 13 U.S. service members.

By FARNOUSH AMIRI, MATTHEW LEE, AAMER MADHANI and LOLITA C. BALDOR

6 weeks ago

Taliban may be getting bulk of US aid sent to Afghanistan

A government watchdog says US officials can't say how much of the money is going to help civilians and how much is being stolen.

By Leo Shane III

7 weeks ago

Taliban releases 2 Americans held in Afghanistan

State Department spokesman Ned Price called the release an apparent goodwill gesture on the part of the Taliban.

6 months ago

Helicopter crash kills 3 in Kabul during training session

The Taliban’s defense ministry said at least three Afghan crew members were killed when a U.S.-manufactured Black Hawk helicopter they were flying crashed.

9 months ago