Ahmed Maher

A young Afghan woman in Kabul expresses her fears for future and concerns about hard-won freedoms

Many took to social media after a group of pro-Taliban women in black burqas protested in support of strict dress codes

George W Bush's former assistant national security adviser tells 'The National' how militants might address Afghanistan's economic crisis

Members of the Islamist Justice and Development party urge senior leaders to step down

The party of billionaire tycoon and agriculture minister Aziz Akhannouch sees itself as the answer to growing public frustration after a decade of Islamists' rule

The daring Afghan journalist who became a spokesman for the resistance against the Taliban

Syrian Democratic Forces say they won’t collapse even if the US pulls out its last remaining troops

The return of Amin ul-Haq has fuelled concerns about the resurgence of the central core of Al Qaeda

Villagers and family members have accused Taliban militants of killing the well-known singer

Countries will weigh options carefully but analysts warn Israel may not wait long to act alone

Egyptian actor and singer speaks to 'The National' about how he became a star of the Arab film and music worlds

Retired General David Petraeus says the US withdrawal plays well into the hands of the Taliban

Attacks and demands for blood money from bereaved families have left medical practitioners vulnerable

Prime Minister Hichem Mechichi was fired by the president on Sunday as part of a major shake up

President cited ‘imminent danger’ to the country to dismiss prime minister and suspend Parliament