This monarchy lasted almost half a century, until zahir shah was overthrown in 1973, following which the republic of afghanistan was established. Since the late 1970s, afghanistan's history. 5 days agoafghanistan, landlocked multiethnic country located in the heart of south-central asia.
Jan 23, 2026stay on top of afghanistan latest developments on the ground with al jazeera’s fact-based news, exclusive video footage, photos and updated maps. The taliban are starting their fifth year of ruling afghanistan. Afghanistan, officially the islamic emirate of afghanistan since the taliban took control, is a mountainous, landlocked country in south-central asia at an important geopolitical location.
Dec 26, 2025the islamic republic of afghanistan has been under taliban rule since august 2021, following the withdrawal of us and nato-allied troops. 8 hours agoafghanistan has plunged deeper into a crisis marked by levels of child hunger unseen in 25 years and the closure of almost 450 health centers. Dec 1, 2025afghanistan kills dozens of pakistani soldiers at border, officials say pakistan accuses afghan authorities of harboring members of the banned group tehreek-i-taliban.
Mar 10, 2025provides an overview of afghanistan, including key dates and facts about this asian country.
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