The Taliban and other armed groups earn up to $20 million a year from illegal mining of the semi-precious lapis stone from a far corner of Afghanistan, a London-based watchdog group said Monday. The ...

Injured residents of a 6.3 powerful earthquake in northern Afghanistan wait for treatment at a hospital in Mazar-e-Sharif, Afghanistan, Monday, Nov. 3, 2025.(AP Photo/Sirat Noori) Injured residents of ...

Lapis lazuli, known as 'blue gold', has captivated civilizations for millennia with its vibrant blue color and historical significance. Mined primarily in northeastern Afghanistan, this precious stone ...