Afghanistan
US calls to reassess Afghanistan aid over Taliban policies, growing humanitarian crisis
"In light of the Taliban's intransigence, we must carefully evaluate the utility of international assistance and engagement in Afghanistan," Waltz said.
Pakistan-Afghanistan border forces continue to clash as UN says war displaces 100,000
Pakistan-Afghan border residents consider fleeing as shelling enters seventh day
Russian report highlights ongoing terror threats in Afghanistan, challenges Taliban control
At least 42 civilians killed in Afghanistan in conflict with Pakistan, UN agency says
The UN reports 42 civilian deaths and 104 injuries as the deadly Afghanistan-Pakistan conflict enters its sixth day, with heavy casualties on both sides and growing humanitarian concerns.
Pakistan and Afghan Taliban enter fourth day of violent conflict along shared border
The current fighting marks the latest episode of escalation between the two Muslim states after weeks of escalating tensions and is their most significant conflict since 2021.
WATCH: Protesters storm American consulate in Pakistan following announcement of Khamenei's death
Separately, Afghanistan said it was firing at Pakistani jets in Kabul after blasts and gunfire rocked the capital on Sunday.
US says it supports Pakistan's 'right to defend itself' against Afghan Taliban
Afghanistan's Taliban rulers, a US-recognized terrorist group, said on Friday they were willing to negotiate after a Pakistani bombing campaign.
What's behind the latest fighting between Afghanistan and Pakistan? - explainer
Pakistan's defense minister said Afghanistan committed acts of "open war," as tensions have heated up since Kabul launched air strikes on Taliban terror targets last weekend.
Pakistan's patience with Afghanistan has 'run out,' Defense Minister announces 'open confrontation'
According to the AFP report, the explosion came after at least one jet was heard flying over the city and was followed by sounds of gunfire.
Afghanistan launches retaliatory attacks on Pakistan border posts, Taliban says
Videos shared by Afghan security forces showed Humvees driving through dark, mountainous terrain at night, lit by flashes of gunfire. Sustained bursts of automatic fire could be heard.
UN rights chief says Taliban decree expands executions, deepens repression
The Taliban has restricted women's movements and barred girls from education beyond primary school since coming to power in 2021, via a series of morality laws limiting expression and employment.
Pakistan arrests dozens amid fears of rising insurgent attacks after air strikes
Pakistan carried out air strikes on targets in Afghanistan over the weekend on what it said were militant targets responsible for a spate of recent suicide bombings on Pakistani soil.
Pakistan, Afghan forces exchange fire after airstrikes deepen tensions
The incident, just days after Pakistani airstrikes, is the latest flare-up along the border since the declaration of the October ceasefire.
