Russia has become the first country to formally recognize the Taliban rule in Afghanistan. Afghanistan’s Foreign Ministry ...

The Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan was the name of the country that was under the rule of the Taliban between 1996 and 2001, before the insurgent group was driven out by U.S.-led forces after the ...

International recognition for the Emirate of Afghanistan was minimal from 1996 to 2001 beyond the handful of countries, with the United Nations instead choosing to recognize the exiled Islamic ...

KABUL (Pajhwok): In response to reports of a data leak by the United Kingdom (UK) involving Afghan nationals, the Islamic ...

Stay informed with the latest breaking news from Afghanistan. Politics, business, sports, and culture updates in English – ...

Stay informed with the latest breaking news from Afghanistan. Politics, business, sports, and culture updates in English – ...

Taliban gives Afghanistan a new name: Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan. Chaos is unfolding as the first controversial Taliban figures to lead a new government in Afghanistan are revealed.

"The Islamic Emirate has succeeded in extending its control and influence over Afghanistan by the grace of God Almighty, and only a small enclave remains in Panjshir," Haqqani said.

Experts monitoring the Taliban’s new diplomacy push in Asia say China could follow suit, paving the way for wider recognition ...

Taliban doesn't equal Islam: How news coverage of Afghanistan disserves a great religion ... “The Islamic Emirate is committed to the rights of women within the framework of Sharia.” ...

The Taliban is likely to declare the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan from the presidential palace in Kabul, an official told The Associated Press.