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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.

This photograph taken on December 29, 2025 shows Taliban security personnel standing guard near the zero-point border crossing between Afghanistan and Pakistan at the Spin Boldak district of Kandahar province.
Taliban spokesman Zabihullah Mujahid speaks during a news conference in Kabul, Afghanistan November 10, 2021.

Taliban will offer aid to Tehran if US strikes Iran, group spokesperson confirms

Ambulances rush along a road towards the site of an explosion in Kabul, Afghanistan, on October 15, 2025; illustrative.

Blast kills seven at Chinese-run restaurant in Afghan capital, Islamic State claims responsibility

Afghan citizens wait to register as they attempt to return to their country, with trucks loaded with their belongings seen in the background, after Pakistan closed border crossings for trade with Afghanistan following exchanges of fire between the two nations' forces, at the Chaman border crossing i

Why are tensions flaring again between Afghanistan and Pakistan? - explainer


Explosion in Kabul; US airstrike targets suicide bombers - report

A Taliban spokesperson claimed the target was an ISIS-K suicide bomber who was planning to carry out an attack at the Kabul airport, reports say.

 US Marines with the 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) process evacuees as they go through the Evacuation Control Center (ECC) during an evacuation at Hamid Karzai International Airport, Kabul, Afghanistan, August 28, 2021.

Bennett is attempting a 'new spirit' in his relationship with Biden

Neither Bennett nor Biden wants to shake up the Middle East or the governing coalition in Jerusalem, so they smile, shake hands and agree to disagree

 PM Bennett meets with President Biden in Washington

US on alert for more attacks, White House: next few days most dangerous

The White House said the next few days of the evacuation in Kabul were likely to be the most dangerous.

 UK coalition forces, Turkish coalition forces, and US Marines assist a child during an evacuation at Hamid Karzai International Airport, Kabul

Israeli military officials warned of ISIS threat before Kabul attack

Israel is concerned that a flood of advanced weapons falling into Taliban hands will end up in the hands of terrorist groups.

 Crowds of people wait outside the airport in Kabul, Afghanistan August 25, 2021 in this picture obtained from social media.

US strikes Islamic State in Afghanistan after deadly Kabul attack

US Central Command said the strike took place in Nangahar province, east of Kabul. It did not say whether the target was connected with the airport attack.

 A horde of people run towards the Kabul Airport Terminal, after Taliban insurgents took control of the presidential palace in Kabul, August 16, 2021, in this still image taken from video obtained from social media

Israeli politicians react to Kabul airport bombing

Israeli politicians took to Twitter to impart their thoughts on the bombing at the Kabul airport.

 A screen grab shows people outside a hospital after an attack at Kabul airport, in Kabul, Afghanistan August 26, 2021.

Afghanistan: How are the US, allies handling the evacuation?

The United States and coalition partners have evacuated about 100,100 people since Aug. 14, the day before the Taliban entered Kabul, the White House said on Thursday.

 UK coalition forces, Turkish coalition forces, and US Marines assist a child during an evacuation at Hamid Karzai International Airport, Kabul

Biden on Kabul suicide bombings: 'We will hunt you down and make you pay'

Terror group ISIS-K claimed responsibility for the bombings near Kabul airport that killed over 70 civilians, 28 Taliban members, 13 US troops.

 Crowds of people show their documents to U.S. troops outside the airport in Kabul, Afghanistan August 26, 2021

Bennett, Biden talk ahead of delayed meeting

The suicide bombings took place an hour before the leaders were set to meet for the first time in the White House on Thursday.

 Israel's Prime Minister Naftali Bennett and US President Joe Biden.

A survivor from the bombing attack in Kabul - 'I saw doomsday with my own eyes'

"There was no one to handle the issue and move the bodies and the wounded to the hospital or take them out of sight."

 Evacuees from Afghanistan arrive at Al-Udeid airbase in Doha, Qatar in this recent undated handout.