Afghanistan
Blast kills seven at Chinese-run restaurant in Afghan capital, Islamic State claims responsibility
The noodle restaurant was jointly run by a Chinese Muslim, Abdul Majid, his wife, and an Afghan partner, Abdul Jabbar Mahmood, and served the Chinese Muslim community, a police spokesperson said.
Seven Pakistani police officers killed in targeted bomb attack, no group claims responsibility
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Pakistan reports border clashes during talks with Afghanistan
The Taliban denies accusations of sheltering insurgents and says Pakistan's military operations violate Afghan sovereignty.
Pakistan defense minister warns of 'open war' with Afghanistan if peace talks fail
"We have the option, if no agreement takes place, we have an open war with them," Defense Minister Khawaja Muhammad Asif said in televised remarks from Pakistan. "But I saw that they want peace."
Pakistan and Afghanistan agree to immediate ceasefire after peace talks in Doha
Afghanistan and Pakistan reached a ceasefire after a week of border clashes, as Kabul accused Islamabad of airstrikes killing civilians.
Modi under scrutiny after Taliban allowed to exclude female journalists from Delhi press event
India's External Affairs Ministry said it "had no involvement in the press interaction" at the Afghan embassy.
Afghan man jailed for threat to kill Reform UK leader Farage in TikTok video
Outside the court, Farage said he was pleased with Khan's sentence but concerned he would be released relatively soon, though Khan is liable to automatic deportation.
Pakistan closes border with Afghanistan following exchanges of fire
Afghan troops opened fire on Pakistani border posts late Saturday, with the country's ministry of defense saying this was in retaliation for Pakistani airstrikes in Afghanistan earlier in the week.
The Taliban and Afghanistan's neighbors signal opposition to US retaking Bagram base
While not directly addressing the Bagram issue, the Taliban and allies made it clear that they would not tolerate foreign military forces in Afghanistan.
The Taliban bans women’s books - and too many Afghans applaud - opinion
Thinking naively that Afghans living in Dubai would be either refugees or have wised up - I asked one what he thinks of the Taliban. His answer? "Wonderful."
Taliban releases US citizen after visit by envoy, source says
Amir Amiri, who had been detained in Afghanistan since December 2024, was released through Qatari mediation and on his way to Doha.
From looms to laptops, Afghan women lose lifeline in Taliban internet ban
The ban was said to prevent immoral activities. Instead, it has cut off business and education opportunities.
