Afghanistan
Russian report highlights ongoing terror threats in Afghanistan, challenges Taliban control
Regional security officials say cross-border threats could intensify for Central Asia and Pakistan as armed groups expand their footprint.
At least 42 civilians killed in Afghanistan in conflict with Pakistan, UN agency says
Pakistan and Afghan Taliban enter fourth day of violent conflict along shared border
WATCH: Protesters storm American consulate in Pakistan following announcement of Khamenei's death
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.
Pakistan escalates tensions with Afghanistan, targets Taliban hideouts after bombings
Tensions escalate as Pakistan targets Afghan hideouts, accusing Kabul of harboring terrorists behind deadly bombings.
Pakistan strikes Afghanistan targets after blaming attacks on Afghan terrorists
The strikes mark a sharp escalation in tensions between Pakistan and Taliban-ruled Afghanistan, days after Kabul released three Pakistani soldiers in a Saudi-mediated move aimed at easing tensions.
Taliban frees three Pakistani soldiers in Saudi-mediated move
Their release comes after October clashes between the Taliban and Pakistani forces, during which dozens were killed before a fragile ceasefire was agreed upon.
