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Get the latest breaking news from RT in Afghanistan and its capital Kabul. Afghanistan is a country in South and Central Asia, which has significant cultural heritage and mineral deposits, but remains undeveloped due to ongoing military conflicts. Find news and information on history, politics and economy in Afghanistan. Since many parts of Afghanistan are controlled by Taliban movement, the country has been in a critical situation. Taliban captured Afghanistan in 1996 and ruled for five years. The UNSC officially recognized the Taliban as a terrorist organization in 2003. Don’t miss the news and updates on the Taliban, terrorist attacks committed by them, and on their statements. Following 9/11 attacks in 2001 the US invaded Afghanistan blaming Taliban for backing Osama bin Laden, who was apparently hiding in Afghanistan. Read RT to get news and articles on the US invasion in Afghanistan and their joint “Operation Enduring Freedom” with Britain. Don’t forget to check out authors’ opinions on the news and current events taking place in Afghanistan.

EU warns Afghanistan any move to set up 'Islamic emirate' would affect financial support
The European Union's foreign policy chief called for an immediate ceasefire in Afghanistan on Tuesday, warning that the country may lose political and financial support from Brussels.
Nov 24, 2020 11:00
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Michele Flournoy might be breaking a glass ceiling as Pentagon chief, but even feminists aren’t buying
President-elect Joe Biden’s pick for Pentagon chief would be the first woman in the role. But a glimpse at her past suggests she’s not only a sociopathic hawk but an ideal vector for a Biden reversal of Trump’s Afghan pullout.
Nov 23, 2020 19:23
ISIS claims responsibility for Kabul attack after over 20 rockets hit Afghan capital, killing 8
Islamic State (IS, formerly ISIS) has claimed responsibility for an attack on Afghanistan’s capital that left eight dead and several dozen injured, nearly three weeks after it carried out a rampage at Kabul University.
Nov 21, 2020 14:41
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The Trump trap: Biden’s own rhetoric has cornered him into carrying on Trump’s foreign policy
Joe Biden thinks he can save America and the world from four years of Donald Trump. Instead, Biden will find himself in a foreign policy trap where his tough guy rhetoric compels him to finish what Trump started.
Nov 21, 2020 13:52
8 killed as multiple rockets target Afghan capital, amid reports of several explosions across the city
Several blasts have rocked Afghanistan’s capital, Kabul, while over a dozen rockets landed in various parts of the city. Eight people have been killed, authorities told media.
Nov 21, 2020 04:57
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Australia must do all it can to ensure rogue SAS troops who allegedly murdered civilians in Afghanistan face justice
The long-awaited Brereton report has rocked Australia, alleging the murder of 39 innocent civilians by troops fighting in Afghanistan. While the whistleblower faces life in jail, there seems to be no rush to punish the killers.
Nov 19, 2020 21:00