Afghan Taliban Refutes Trump’s ‘Emotional’ Claim on Chinese Control of Bagram
![Taliban deny Trump’s claim that China has control of Bagram Air Base, asserting their sole authority over the former U.S. facility. [Image via AP]](https://southasiatimes.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/01000000-0aff-0242-54ee-08db12afab03_w1023_r1_s.webp)
Taliban deny Trump’s claim that China has control of Bagram Air Base, asserting their sole authority over the former U.S. facility.
The Spillover of Chaos: Afghanistan’s Instability and Its Regional Fallout
ISKP’s resurgence in Afghanistan threatens regional security, with Pakistan facing deadly attacks and growing militant activity.
WHO: Saudi Arabia Confirms $500 Million Pledge to GPEI to End Polio in Afghanistan, Pakistan
![Saudi Arabia reaffirms its $500 Million pledge to GPEI, supporting polio eradication in Pakistan, Afghanistan amid funding shifts. [Image via Reuters/File]](https://southasiatimes.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/HAWDGODLNBLOBCF7Y7VEGPJI2M.webp)
Saudi Arabia reaffirms its $500 Million pledge to GPEI, supporting polio eradication in Pakistan, Afghanistan amid funding shifts.
Radio Begum, Afghanistan’s Women-Operated Station, Back On Air After Suspension
![Afghan women-led Radio Begum resumes broadcasts after Taliban lifts suspension over alleged foreign media ties. [Image via Getty Images]](https://southasiatimes.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/4576761-98324498.webp)
Afghan women-led Radio Begum resumes broadcasts after Taliban lifts suspension over alleged foreign media ties.
Delhi’s Right Turn: What It Means for South Asia
With an RSS-backed Chief Minister at the helm, Delhi’s position is evolving into the ideological nucleus of Hindu nationalism
Afghan Taliban Justice Minister Resigns, Accuses Regime of Corruption and Betrayal
![Taliban Justice Minister resigns, citing corruption, as top officials flee, exposing leadership struggles within the regime. [Image via RASC News]](https://southasiatimes.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/image_2025-02-19_21-16-01-860x516-1.webp)
Taliban Justice Minister resigns, citing corruption, as top officials flee, exposing leadership struggles within the regime.
Afghanistan: Terror Hub or Global Chessboard
From a terror hub to a battleground for global influence—Afghanistan’s future is more uncertain than ever, especially amid US-China rivalry.
Taliban’s Supreme Leader Emphasizes Modern Education In Rare University Appearance
![Taliban's leader Akhundzada visits Kandahar University, urges support for modern education but excludes women from the event. [Image via Wikimedia Commons]](https://southasiatimes.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Hibatullah_Akhundzada.webp)
Taliban’s leader Akhundzada visits Kandahar University, urges support for modern education but excludes women from the event.
Japan Pledges $1.65 Million To Aid Vulnerable Communities In Afghanistan, Lebanon, And Yemen
![Japan provides $1.65M aid to support healthcare and vulnerable communities in Afghanistan, Lebanon, and Yemen amid crises. [Image via Khaama Press]](https://southasiatimes.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Japan-flag.webp)
Japan provides $1.65M aid to support healthcare and vulnerable communities in Afghanistan, Lebanon, and Yemen amid crises.
UN Security Council Condemns Deadly Kunduz Suicide Attack
![A suicide attack in Kabul kills a Taliban officer, days after the deadly Kunduz bombing, as IS-K threats persist in Afghanistan. [Image via Ariana News]](https://southasiatimes.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/UNSC.webp)
A suicide attack in Kabul kills a Taliban officer, days after the deadly Kunduz bombing, as IS-K threats persist in Afghanistan.