# Afghanistan
Latest news and articles about Afghanistan
Total: 7 articles found
Bomb at Kabul’s Only Chinese Noodle Shop Exposes Business and Security Risks for China’s Small Investors
A bomb at Kabul’s only Chinese restaurant killed seven and wounded 13, including Chinese nationals, exposing the security vulnerabilities facing Chinese traders in Taliban-ruled Afghanistan. The attack highlights fragile counterterrorism capacity, difficult logistics for trade, and the tension between continued Chinese humanitarian and infrastructure engagement and the growing risks for private business activity.
Trump’s Dismissal of Allies’ Role in Afghanistan Draws Sharp Rebukes from Britain, Australia and NATO
President Trump’s comments that NATO and other allies ‘‘hid behind’’ the U.S. in Afghanistan drew strong rebuttals from Australia, the UK and NATO leadership. Leaders emphasized the heavy costs borne by their forces and sought to reassure that alliances remain intact, even as the episode highlights risks to coalition cohesion and U.S. credibility.
Trump Praises British Troops After NATO 'Off the Front Lines' Remark Sparks Allied Fury
President Trump praised British troops on social media after his remarks in Davos suggesting some NATO partners had stayed “off the front lines” in Afghanistan drew strong criticism from allies. The selective praise, following a phone call with Prime Minister Keir Starmer, was widely interpreted as a partial withdrawal of his earlier comments rather than a full apology, leaving strain with other NATO capitals.
When the Canteen Is Hit: A Chinese Correspondent’s Close Encounter with Kabul’s Violence
A blast outside a Chinese-run restaurant in Kabul killed at least one local employee and injured others, bringing the everyday risks of exile life into sharp relief for the small Chinese community in Afghanistan. The attack highlights the vulnerability of China’s expanding non-military presence in Kabul and raises questions about how Beijing will protect its citizens while maintaining engagement in a fragile, impoverished country.
Blast at Kabul Chinese Restaurant Kills One, Prompts Beijing to Demand Action and Urge Evacuations
An explosion outside a Chinese restaurant in Kabul on 19 January killed one Chinese citizen and wounded five, prompting Beijing to demand urgent action from Afghan authorities. China condemned the attack, urged citizens to avoid travel to Afghanistan, and pressed for protection of its nationals and projects amid persistent ISIS‑K threats.
Blast Near Chinese Restaurant in Kabul Kills One; Beijing Demands Afghan Action and Urges Evacuations
An explosion outside a Chinese restaurant in Kabul on 19 January killed one Chinese national and wounded five. Beijing has lodged an emergency representation with Afghan authorities, condemned the attack, urged stronger protections for Chinese citizens and advised against travel to Afghanistan.
Blast in Kabul Kills Seven, Including One Chinese National, Raising Questions About Foreign Security in Afghanistan
An explosion in Kabul on 19 January killed seven people, including one Chinese national, and injured several others. The blast near a Sino‑Afghan restaurant has prompted a Chinese embassy security advisory and highlights the ongoing risks to foreign nationals and projects in Afghanistan.