News | Latest Breaking News Stories & Headlines | RTÉ

skip to main content

Panjshir Valley: The last holdout against the Taliban

Among the pockets of resistance against the Taliban following their takeover of Afghanistan, the biggest is in the Panjshir Valley. Comprising anti-Taliban militia fighters and former Afghan security forces, they vowed to resist as the Islamist group sends fighters to surround the area.
World • 24 Aug 21

At least 25 killed in Kabul temple attack

At least 25 people have been killed in an attack on a Sikh-Hindu temple in Kabul, with the Islamic State group claiming responsibility for the atrocity.
World • 25 Mar 20

Afghan leader offers formal recognition of Taliban

Afghan President Ashraf Ghani has offered recognition of the Taliban as a legitimate political group as part of a proposed political process that he said could lead to talks aimed at ending more than 16 years of war.
World • 28 Feb 18

Search RTÉ.ie

Cant find what you're looking for?