Podcast
Asia Stream: Where Does Afghanistan Go From Here?
One year after the Taliban's takeover of Afghanistan, we look at the situation on the ground, what the international community is missing, and what might come next.
Afghanistan
Opinion
Afghanistan shows the limits of China's Belt and Road
Despite its engagement with the Taliban, Beijing is unable to reach its goals
Afghanistan turmoil
Afghan women still facing difficulties, one year on
Refugees' plight continues even after fleeing Taliban-controlled homeland
Afghanistan turmoil
Taliban 2.0, one year on: Afghanistan withers under iron-fist rule
Sanctions-hit economy at standstill as specter of terrorism haunts nation
Opinion
Afghanistan is now an Asian problem
Area states should work together to address security concerns
Terrorism
Zawahri strike puts Taliban in tight spot between U.S., jihadis
Afghan rulers take heat for hosting al-Qaida boss -- and failing to protect him
International relations
ISIS-K threat to Uzbek railway dream opens doors for Taliban
Isolated Afghan rulers offer Central Asia assurances at conference
Afghanistan turmoil
Afghanistan minorities fear for future despite Taliban assurances
For some, last month's attack on Sikh temple was last straw
International relations
Taliban throws wrench into Pakistan's plans for cheap coal power
Afghan rulers hike price right after Islamabad shows interest in imports
Afghanistan turmoil
LGBT+ in Afghanistan live in fear of Taliban crackdown
Many hope to flee country as Human Rights Watch warns of grave threats
Natural disasters
Afghanistan earthquake leaves homeless waiting for uncertain relief
Taliban say they are working around the clock but need more international aid
International relations
India's Taliban outreach offers Afghanistan a China alternative
New Delhi says diplomacy in Kabul only about aid; analysts see deeper reasons
Afghanistan turmoil
Global food inflation stokes Afghanistan's starvation crisis
War, drought and economic crisis leave millions unable to cope with rising prices
Afghanistan turmoil
Afghanistan's resistance alliance aims to pry Taliban's grip loose
Rulers dismiss NRF threat; U.N. report says they consider it graver than ISIS-K
International relations
Pakistani Taliban cease-fire frees Islamabad to guard Belt and Road
Analysts say government aims to focus on separatists, ISIS-K after deadly attacks
Asia Insight
LGBT+ rights in Asia: Small steps forward and big steps back
Biggest setback in Afghanistan, while Japan inches toward marriage equality
Afghanistan turmoil
Taliban's full-veil decree takes Afghan women back in time
Stripping women of their rights, government says world must 'respect' their rules
Announcements
Nikkei Asia wins five prizes at WAN-IFRA Asia awards
Judges recognize coronavirus pandemic coverage, photography and U.S.-China feature
The Big Story
Asia's food crisis: Ukraine war triggers chain reaction of shortages
Deadly combination of conflict, misgovernance and climate change threatens widespread hunger
Arts
The art of surviving under the Taliban
Lack of work hits Afghan artists more than direct repression
Afghanistan turmoil
Afghanistan poppy farmers reap possible last windfall after ban
Taliban allows harvest but vows strict enforcement, promises alternatives
Afghanistan turmoil
Taliban drafting education-for-all plan, minister says as girls wait
Official in charge of schooling says authorities 'need time' to maintain unity
The Big Story
Dark futures: Afghanistan's women reel from Taliban school ban
U-turn on female education jeopardizes international legitimacy and economic recovery
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Afghanistan turmoil
Poverty drives Afghan women to sell their babies, bodies
Collapse under Taliban leaves people with few economic options