(CNN) — Russia has become the first nation to recognize the Taliban government of Afghanistan since it took power in 2021, announcing on Thursday it has accepted an ambassador from the Islamist group.

Russia said on Thursday it had accepted the credentials of a new ambassador of Afghanistan, making it the first nation to recognise the Taliban government of the country.

Russia becomes first country to recognise Afghanistan’s Taliban government Supreme Court lifted group’s ‘terrorist’ designation in April, as Moscow seeks normalisation in bid for regional ...

Russia has become the first nation to recognize the Taliban government of Afghanistan since it took power in 2021, announcing on Thursday it has accepted an ambassador from the Islamist group.

By Max Saltman and Nina Subkhanberdina, CNN (CNN) — Russia has become the first nation to recognize the Taliban government of Afghanistan since it took power in 2021, announcing on Thursday it ...

Empowering Afghan female athletes shows ‘bravery and courage’ against the Taliban, says Malala Aamir Qureshi/AFP/Getty Images via CNN Newsource ...

There were 71,000 deportations in the first half of June alone, according to U.N. estimates. These Afghan refugees are returning to a country in the throes of a humanitarian crisis.

There were 71,000 deportations in the first half of June alone, according to U.N. estimates. These Afghan refugees are returning to a country in the throes of a humanitarian crisis.

Nowhere to run: The Afghan refugees caught in Israel’s war on Iran Afghans stuck in Tehran represent a forgotten population in a conflict that has captured global attention – people who fled ...

Muslims will soon welcome a new lunar year in what's known as the Hijri calendar. The Hijri New Year, beginning on the first day of the month of Muharram, signals a chance for spiritual reflection and ...