The Big Story
Afghanistan nightmare: a humanitarian crisis that threatens to dwarf all others
Following the U.S. withdrawal, desperation amid food and medicine shortages
Afghanistan
Sports
Cricket gives Afghans hope
After victory over Scotland, national team now faces tournament favorite Pakistan
Afghanistan turmoil
Afghan poppy season returns in force under Taliban rule
Farmers say authorities have not halted cultivation, despite public pledges
International relations
China to build outpost for Tajik special forces near Afghan border
Move comes after Tajik president has refused to recognise Taliban government
Asia Insight
Russia puts Taliban on 'probation' with Central Asia on knife edge
Moscow cautiously warms to once sworn enemy in light of other threats
Opinion
What are China and Russia up to in Afghanistan?
A coordinated pattern of engagement is starting to emerge
Interview
Afghanistan should be regional trade hub, says top Uzbek senator
Politician Safoyev says neighbor needs north-south transport corridor
Opinion
Divided Asia must face looming Afghan refugee crisis
Worsening situation makes mass exodus ever more likely
Afghanistan turmoil
Afghan arrivals test South Korea's tolerance for refugees
Children excited to join new society, but parents worry about jobs and housing
Afghanistan turmoil
Afghanistan faces 30% economic slump under Taliban rule: IMF
Neighboring countries likely to bear financial burden of refugee crisis
Afghanistan turmoil
Blast at mosque in Afghan city of Kandahar; at least 15 dead
Explosion in Shiite mosque during Friday prayers comes days after Kunduz attack
Belt and Road
Taliban crack down on Pakistani militants targeting Belt and Road
New Kabul rulers move as pledged to U.S., but largely for Beijing's interests
Opinion
Afghan lives depend on international engagement with the Taliban
Deep humanitarian crisis affecting everybody demands urgent attention
Tea Leaves
How the Taliban have divided the cricket world
Ban on women's matches threatens men's tour of Australia
Afghanistan turmoil
G-20 pledges help for Afghan humanitarian crisis at special summit
Xi Jinping and Vladimir Putin skip phone call of world leaders
Afghanistan turmoil
Afghan food prices soar as imports from Pakistan squeezed
Traders unable to settle payments after U.S. cuts off Taliban dollar access
Opinion
Is Japan ready to uphold its Indo-Pacific obligations?
Tokyo should reconsider its international role in wake of Afghanistan crisis
Afghanistan turmoil
Blast at Kabul mosque kills several civilians
Gunfire follows as Taliban face attack in Afghan capital
Afghanistan turmoil
Afghan refugees get cold welcome in Turkey after perilous journey
Turkey building wall on Iran border as Erdogan cornered by new arrivals