Researchers claim that dozens of archaeological sites have been demolished to allow 'systematic looting', with satellite images providing first visual evidence that looting trends began under the previous government and continued under the Taliban

According to the World Bank, the country is grappling with a severe food security crisis, with 11,6 million people - around 25% of the population - experiencing food insecurity

Russian parliament voted in favour of a law that would allow the Taliban to be removed from Moscow's list of banned terrorist organisations, thus taking a step towards recognising the Taliban government of Afghanistan

Qatar will support repairing Afghanistan's cultural and historical monuments and urban centers thanks to new bilateral agreement

Over 390 tonnes of humanitarian aid have been delivered to Afghanistan by the European Union Office for Civil Protection and Humanitarian Aid in 2024; the EU delegation stressed that humanitarian aid cannot replace 'economic development'