Afghanistan’s Taliban government has rejected U.S. allegations that it detains foreigners to obtain leverage over other countries.

Secretary of State Marco Rubio formally designated Afghanistan as a state sponsor of wrongful detention, paving the way for the Trump administration to impose penalties such as sanctions and export controls.

WASHINGTON, March 9 (Reuters) - U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Monday censured Afghanistan over its detention of ‌American citizens, a move that could lead to a ban on ‌U.S. passport holders traveling to the country.

Secretary of State Marco Rubio designated Afghanistan as a state sponsor of wrongful detention, accusing the Taliban of using terrorist tactics against Americans.

Pakistan and Afghanistan have continued trading attacks after Pakistan bombed Afghanistan’s two biggest cities in the early hours of Friday.

KABUL, Afghanistan -- The U.S. Department of State has facilitated the evacuation of four U.S. citizens across one of Afghanistan's land borders -- the first Americans to leave the country with help from the U.S. government since President Joe Biden ended ...

As the Trump administration has moved to end protections for thousands of Afghan nationals, faith leaders and advocates are sounding the alarm over the potential deportation of Christian converts, who, they say, face severe persecution under Taliban rule.

Afghanistan-Pakistan news live: Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Sunday condemned 'provocations' by Afghanistan, vowing 'strong' response to the attack. "There will be no compromise on Pakistan's defence, and every provocation will be met with a ...