Kabul.
capital and the largest city of Afghanistan
- Reports this week
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- Active events
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- Connections
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What's happening
Active this week
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Bilateral trade between Islamabad and Kabul reached nearly $2 billion in 2024–25.Some support1 report
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Afghan health minister met a Russian delegation in Kabul.Some support2 reports
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Uzbekistan agreed to accelerate a power transmission project, extending the line to Baghlan and Nangarhar provinces.Some support1 report
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Discussions were held regarding expanding economic and industrial cooperation utilizing Chabahar Port expansion.Some support2 reports
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Federal government provides modern weapons and resources while Kundi rejects a province's division from Kabul.Some support4 reports
Earlier this month
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Taliban signed deals with investors in Kabul regarding the emerald trade, which is being covered by Al Jazeera.Some support2 reports
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A pipeline is proposed to bring water from the Panjshir River, and the UN has set affordability standards for water.Some support1 report
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Government office in Kabul announced new development projects.Well supported5 reports
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Discussions held in Kabul and Beijing focused on strengthening bilateral ties and enhancing regional stability.Some support1 report
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Attaullah Omari is currently serving as a minister while based in Kabul.Well supported3 reports
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Kazakhstan sent humanitarian aid to Afghanistan, with a delegation arriving in Kabul to provide medical assistance.Well supported4 reports1 development inside
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Belarus is expanding bilateral cooperation with Kabul regarding health matters and exchanges.Some support1 report
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Border clashes between Pakistan and Afghanistan escalated into armed confrontations, with Pakistan attributing the strain to Afghanistan's engagement with India.Well supported36 reports1 development inside
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Accusations surfaced that an entity is supporting armed incursions into Nuristan and sheltering fighters attacking Pakistan's territory.Some support3 reports
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Liberia's minister attended UNGA with India, who cited terrorism originating from Kabul, while Pakistan accused India of fuelling terrorism.Some support2 reports1 development inside
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A charity hospital project has been planned for the city of Kabul.Some support2 reports
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US forces faced Taliban control at Kabul airport during an evacuation in Afghanistan.Some support2 reports2 developments inside
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Lee assisted with coordinated safety and field hospital operations during the 2021 evacuation in Kabul.Some support2 reports
One to three months ago
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Turkish and Qatari officials met with Afghan officials in Kabul to discuss security and counter-narcotics efforts.Some support1 report
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Mohammad Sharifullah was involved in surveillance in Kabul, Afghanistan, and provided support and resources to ISIS-K.Well supported4 reports
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The Ministry of Commerce and Industry reviewed fuel prices in Kabul, while Zahid urged companies to report to the IEA.Some support2 reports
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Governor's office issued a statement regarding construction activities involving Herat and Kabul.Some support1 report1 development inside
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FATF pressures Pakistan regarding deficiencies while Azhar remains wanted in India, whom Islamabad claims fled to Afghanistan.Some support10 reports1 development inside
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A regulator has implemented restrictions on Afghan student enrollment in Kabul.Some support1 report
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The Taliban captured power in Kabul on June 6, 2026.Well supported27 reports6 developments inside
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Market activity in the Panjsher market and auctions in Kabul involve buyers and traders from various regions including Herat, Badakhshan, and Kunar, with representation from India, Iran, Australia, Kazakhstan, and Tajikistan.Some support1 report1 development inside
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Taliban forces raided Rah-e-Farda TV offices in Kabul, leading to the detention of the broadcaster's owner.Some support1 report
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Taliban representative Balkhi spoke on seized hardware while Trump criticized the group, and patrols marched in Kabul.Well supported3 reports
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Kabul serves as the administrative center, and an adjunct lecturer is based there in Afghanistan.Some support1 report
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An exhibition is being held in Kabul to discuss expanding economic and trade cooperation in Afghanistan.Some support9 reports
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Afghan authorities reported from Kabul regarding developments in Ghor Province on July 6, 2026.Some support1 report1 development inside
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IEA is addressing urban issues in Kabul.Some support1 report
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Factually noted developments include Kabul serving as the capital of Afghanistan, Erbil being a major operational center in Iraq, and ISIS utilizing Iraqi territory for operations.Some support2 reports1 development inside
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The CIA trained Afghan Zero Units for evacuation in Kabul, the capital of Afghanistan.Some support1 report
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The EAEU is granting preferential tariffs on Afghan exports, with a ministry based in Kabul working to facilitate this trade under the leadership of Minister Nooruddin Azizi.Some support6 reports
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Grenade blast in Kabul injures children.Some support3 reports
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A signing ceremony took place in Kabul, the capital city of Afghanistan.Some support2 reports
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UNDP and UN agencies are active in Afghanistan, with the UNDP Administrator arriving in Kabul.Some support1 report2 developments inside
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The United Nations released data originating from Kabul.Some support1 report
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The International Rescue Committee (IRC) provided educational programs in Kabul on August 14, 2026.Some support2 reports
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A suicide bomber attacked a hotel in Kabul on January 17, 2008, targeting Norwegian forces involved in a NATO-led operation.Some support1 report
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In Kabul, the capital of Afghanistan, the nation's central bank reserves have been frozen amid developments regarding closer ties with India, China, and Iran.Some support2 reports
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Information Minister Attaullah Tarar is involved in a development concerning a capital city, linking Islamabad and Kabul.Well supported22 reports2 developments inside
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Candidates are avoiding discussion of foreign policy or military conflict.Some support1 report
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Rainfall is affecting the Kabul River basin.Some support1 report
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Nooruddin Azizi chairs a committee in Kabul to assess returnee applications from Pakistan.Some support2 reports
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The Taliban took over Afghanistan in 2021, leading to government collapse and prompting a response from President Biden.Some support2 reports1 development inside
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The Taliban advanced on Kabul during the U.S. military withdrawal from Afghanistan in August 2022.Well supported3 reports
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Robert Huhn led a medical squadron during a crisis in Kabul on August 30, 2022.Some support1 report
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The Central Intelligence Agency conducted strikes against targets in the city of Kabul on August 30, 2022.Some support1 report
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Islamic State group claims attacks targeting Taliban officials in central Kabul.Some support4 reports
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Kabul is the capital city of Afghanistan.Well supported19 reports1 development inside
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The article details Fatima Bhutto's life experiences, including her time in Indonesia, her coverage of the 2006 war in Lebanon, and her aspirations regarding her birthplace in Kabul.Some support1 report
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A delegation traveled from Kabul to Tashkent to seek expansion of bilateral trade between the two nations.Some support1 report
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KSrelief is distributing food aid in Kabul and across Afghanistan.Some support3 reports
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Afghanistan is currently experiencing extreme heat and climate impacts.Some support4 reports1 development inside
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Ahmad Saleh is selling vegetables in Kabul amid a heat wave affecting the city and provinces like Balkh.Some support1 report
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Dabs has begun supplying limited electricity to Kabul, operational since July 1, 2026.Some support4 reports
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A new textile factory was built in Kabul, and the government promoted the textile sector for growth.Some support2 reports
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Pakistan allegedly opposed Afghanistan's SCO membership, citing Russian sources reported by Izvestia.Some support1 report
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What's reaching Kabul
Events traced to Kabul, step by step, newest firstExplainers that pass through Kabul
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News at the entities that move Kabul most-
Pakistan OperationalTürkiye is engaged in bilateral energy cooperation talks with Pakistan, focusing on power sector privatization and market reforms.Moves Kabul
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Taliban StructuralScott Mann organized a rescue operation from US basements as the Taliban closed in on Kabul.Moves Kabul
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Islamic State OperationalSheikhdoon Abdullahi Mohamud, a resident of Richfield, Minnesota, pledged allegiance to ISIS and planned travel to Somalia.Moves Kabul
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Afghanistan StructuralSCO focuses on fostering cooperation and economic connectivity among member states, including China, Afghanistan, and Belarus.Moves Kabul
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Islamabad OperationalPakistan is hosting the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) summit in Islamabad.Moves Kabul
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Ministry of Defence OperationalUK Navy patrols NATO's northern flank while political figures express concern over coastal protection.Moves Kabul
Connections
The 40 strongest of 212, analyzed from the reporting. The bars show how strongly a change on one side reaches the other.-
Pakistan Operational
Pakistan and Kabul are engaged in active geopolitical conflict characterized by cross-border military strikes, border closures, and disputes over militant sanctuaries.
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Afghanistan Structural
Kabul serves as the formal capital and primary administrative center of Afghanistan.
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Taliban Structural
The Taliban exercises comprehensive governing, military, and administrative control over the city of Kabul.
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Islamabad Operational
The relationship is defined by ongoing geopolitical disputes, accusations of terrorism, and strained diplomatic ties between the two capitals.
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Islamic State Operational
The Islamic State conducts targeted attacks and claims responsibility for actions within the city of Kabul.
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Islamic Republic of Afghanistan Structural
Kabul served as the capital city for the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan.
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Ministry of Defence Operational
The Ministry of Defence actively ran and handled Afghan relocation schemes related to the Kabul region.
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Dabs Structural
Dabs holds a functional role managing the power supply infrastructure for the city of Kabul.
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Kazakhstan Operational
Kazakhstan maintains active diplomatic, commercial, and humanitarian engagement in Kabul through official delegations and trade initiatives.
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Abdullah Transactional
A forecast of the deportation of Abdullah to the region of Kabul, Afghanistan.
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Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Structural
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa receives instructions and is regulated by authorities originating in Kabul, Afghanistan.
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Indonesia Transactional
Food aid is supplied from Indonesia to Kabul.
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India Structural
India provides humanitarian aid, including medicines and equipment, to Kabul via air freight corridor.
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Australian War Memorial Transactional
The Australian War Memorial incorporates footage and commemorates the events that took place in Kabul.
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Qatar Operational
Qatari officials actively engage in diplomatic and security efforts within the region of Kabul.
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Doha Operational
The relationship is characterized by ongoing diplomatic engagement between the two major hubs.
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Balkh Province Operational
The evidence describes a functional flow where victims from Balkh Province are sent to Kabul.
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Uzbekistan Operational
Uzbekistan and Kabul maintain active diplomatic and economic ties, focusing on trade, investment, and infrastructure cooperation.
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Panjshir River Structural
A pipeline is proposed to bring water from the Panjshir River to Kabul.
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Herat Transactional
Traders from Herat traveled to Kabul to attend and participate in an auction.
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Abdul Rasheed Shared context
Abdul Rasheed served as the mayor of Kabul since 2021.
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Nuristan Province Shared context
The relationship is defined by the flow of delegations and aid activities originating from Kabul and directed toward Nuristan Province.
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Badakhshan Operational
Badakhshan's instability and trade activity directly influence the operational environment and relations of Kabul.
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Donald Trump Shared context
Trump's administration policies affect visa applicants within Kabul.
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Badakhshan Province Operational
Workers travel from Kabul to Badakhshan Province for employment opportunities.
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Marines Operational
Marines were deployed to Kabul as part of an effort to help bring the war to an end.
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Saudi Arabia Operational
Saudi Arabia is actively involved in diplomatic efforts, including peace talks, concerning Kabul and the broader region.
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Eurasian Economic Union Shared context
The EAEU has established a functional economic relationship with the region by granting preferential tariff status on exports from Afghanistan/Kabul.
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Boeing Transactional
Boeing supplied an engine to Kabul for operational use.
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Jordan Houston Transactional
The relationship is defined by a single historical incident that occurred involving Jordan Houston while in Kabul, specifically at the airport during the withdrawal.
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Panjshir Province Operational
The relationship is implied by buyers in Kabul examining emeralds, suggesting a market interaction.
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NATO Transactional
NATO forces successfully completed their withdrawal from the country of Kabul.
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Army Shared context
The evidence indicates that military operations, including evacuations, occurred within the city of Kabul.
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UNICEF Shared context
UNICEF representatives operate and speak from the location of Kabul.
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Kunar Transactional
Traders from Kunar traveled to Kabul to attend an auction.
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Lee Operational
Lee was involved in coordinated safety efforts during the 2021 evacuation from Kabul.
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Sweden Shared context
Sweden's media entities focus on Kabul as the subject matter of a documentary.
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China Operational
China is actively involved in mediating peace efforts within the region of Kabul.
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ISK Shared context
ISK conducted targeted operations within the geographical boundaries of Kabul.
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Turkey Transactional
Turkish officials engaged in high-level diplomatic meetings and peace mediation efforts in Kabul.
History
Events by the month they beganOctober 2026
8 events- Bilateral trade between Islamabad and Kabul reached nearly $2 billion in 2024–25.
- Afghan health minister met a Russian delegation in Kabul.
- Uzbekistan agreed to accelerate a power transmission project, extending the line to Baghlan and Nangarhar provinces.
- Discussions were held regarding expanding economic and industrial cooperation utilizing Chabahar Port expansion.
- Federal government provides modern weapons and resources while Kundi rejects a province's division from Kabul.
- Taliban signed deals with investors in Kabul regarding the emerald trade, which is being covered by Al Jazeera.
- A pipeline is proposed to bring water from the Panjshir River, and the UN has set affordability standards for water.
- Discussions held in Kabul and Beijing focused on strengthening bilateral ties and enhancing regional stability.
September 2026
16 events- Belarus is expanding bilateral cooperation with Kabul regarding health matters and exchanges.
- Accusations surfaced that an entity is supporting armed incursions into Nuristan and sheltering fighters attacking Pakistan's territory.
- Liberia's minister attended UNGA with India, who cited terrorism originating from Kabul, while Pakistan accused India of fuelling terrorism.
- A charity hospital project has been planned for the city of Kabul.
- Lee assisted with coordinated safety and field hospital operations during the 2021 evacuation in Kabul.
- Turkish and Qatari officials met with Afghan officials in Kabul to discuss security and counter-narcotics efforts.
- Mohammad Sharifullah was involved in surveillance in Kabul, Afghanistan, and provided support and resources to ISIS-K.
- The Ministry of Commerce and Industry reviewed fuel prices in Kabul, while Zahid urged companies to report to the IEA.
- Governor's office issued a statement regarding construction activities involving Herat and Kabul.
- FATF pressures Pakistan regarding deficiencies while Azhar remains wanted in India, whom Islamabad claims fled to Afghanistan.
- A regulator has implemented restrictions on Afghan student enrollment in Kabul.
- Taliban forces raided Rah-e-Farda TV offices in Kabul, leading to the detention of the broadcaster's owner.
- Taliban representative Balkhi spoke on seized hardware while Trump criticized the group, and patrols marched in Kabul.
- Kabul serves as the administrative center, and an adjunct lecturer is based there in Afghanistan.
- An exhibition is being held in Kabul to discuss expanding economic and trade cooperation in Afghanistan.
- IEA is addressing urban issues in Kabul.
August 2026
16 events- US forces faced Taliban control at Kabul airport during an evacuation in Afghanistan.
- Market activity in the Panjsher market and auctions in Kabul involve buyers and traders from various regions including Herat, Badakhshan, and Kunar, with representation from India, Iran, Australia, Kazakhstan, and Tajikistan.
- Factually noted developments include Kabul serving as the capital of Afghanistan, Erbil being a major operational center in Iraq, and ISIS utilizing Iraqi territory for operations.
- The CIA trained Afghan Zero Units for evacuation in Kabul, the capital of Afghanistan.
- Grenade blast in Kabul injures children.
- A signing ceremony took place in Kabul, the capital city of Afghanistan.
- The United Nations released data originating from Kabul.
- The International Rescue Committee (IRC) provided educational programs in Kabul on August 14, 2026.
- A suicide bomber attacked a hotel in Kabul on January 17, 2008, targeting Norwegian forces involved in a NATO-led operation.
- In Kabul, the capital of Afghanistan, the nation's central bank reserves have been frozen amid developments regarding closer ties with India, China, and Iran.
- Candidates are avoiding discussion of foreign policy or military conflict.
- Rainfall is affecting the Kabul River basin.
- Nooruddin Azizi chairs a committee in Kabul to assess returnee applications from Pakistan.
- The Taliban advanced on Kabul during the U.S. military withdrawal from Afghanistan in August 2022.
- Robert Huhn led a medical squadron during a crisis in Kabul on August 30, 2022.
- The Central Intelligence Agency conducted strikes against targets in the city of Kabul on August 30, 2022.
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July 2026
14 events- Attaullah Omari is currently serving as a minister while based in Kabul.
- Afghan authorities reported from Kabul regarding developments in Ghor Province on July 6, 2026.
- The EAEU is granting preferential tariffs on Afghan exports, with a ministry based in Kabul working to facilitate this trade under the leadership of Minister Nooruddin Azizi.
- UNDP and UN agencies are active in Afghanistan, with the UNDP Administrator arriving in Kabul.
- The Taliban took over Afghanistan in 2021, leading to government collapse and prompting a response from President Biden.
- Islamic State group claims attacks targeting Taliban officials in central Kabul.
- The article details Fatima Bhutto's life experiences, including her time in Indonesia, her coverage of the 2006 war in Lebanon, and her aspirations regarding her birthplace in Kabul.
- A delegation traveled from Kabul to Tashkent to seek expansion of bilateral trade between the two nations.
- KSrelief is distributing food aid in Kabul and across Afghanistan.
- Afghanistan is currently experiencing extreme heat and climate impacts.
- Ahmad Saleh is selling vegetables in Kabul amid a heat wave affecting the city and provinces like Balkh.
- Dabs has begun supplying limited electricity to Kabul, operational since July 1, 2026.
- A new textile factory was built in Kabul, and the government promoted the textile sector for growth.
- Pakistan allegedly opposed Afghanistan's SCO membership, citing Russian sources reported by Izvestia.
June 2026
6 events- Government office in Kabul announced new development projects.
- Kazakhstan sent humanitarian aid to Afghanistan, with a delegation arriving in Kabul to provide medical assistance.
- Border clashes between Pakistan and Afghanistan escalated into armed confrontations, with Pakistan attributing the strain to Afghanistan's engagement with India.
- The Taliban captured power in Kabul on June 6, 2026.
- Information Minister Attaullah Tarar is involved in a development concerning a capital city, linking Islamabad and Kabul.
- Kabul is the capital city of Afghanistan.