Australian Prime Minister Albanese discussed the fuel crisis with the Chinese premier, while former soldier Ben Roberts-Smith is set to appear in court on war crime murder charges.
A decorated former Australian soldier, identified as Ben Roberts-Smith, has been arrested and accused of brutally murdering prisoners while serving in Afghanistan between 2009 and 2012.
Einst gefeierter Kriegsheld, jetzt in Haft: Ein hochdekorierter ehemaliger australischer Soldat soll Zivilisten in Afghanistan getötet haben. Es könnte ein historischer Prozess werden.
During China-brokered talks in Urumqi, Pakistan formally demanded that Afghanistan's Taliban administration declare the TTP a terrorist group, dismantle its infrastructure, and provide verifiable proof of action to ease border tensions.
Energy Secretary Sharon Garin stated that Iran's agreement to grant safe passage for Philippine-bound energy supplies through the Strait of Hormuz is a government 'risk management' strategy to secure the country's oil supply.
A powerful earthquake struck several regions in Afghanistan on Friday evening, resulting in the deaths of twelve people, according to government and Red Crescent reports.
A powerful earthquake, reported between magnitude 5.8 and 5.9, struck Afghanistan, causing at least eight fatalities. Tremors were felt across the region, including parts of Pakistan and India.
Storm Erminio brought heavy rain, thunderstorms, and snow to Greece and south-east Italy, while Saharan dust covered Crete and deadly flooding impacted Afghanistan.
Representatives from Pakistan and Afghanistan held their first major diplomatic engagement since late February in Urumqi, China, with China acting as the facilitator.
Pakistan is at a strategic crossroads, navigating complex alliances and regional conflicts, with past foreign war involvements leading to domestic instability. A new defense pact with Saudi Arabia and escalating tensions are further complicating its position.
Pakistan and Afghanistan are engaged in Chinese-mediated negotiations in Urumqi, aiming to resolve their ongoing conflict, with discussions focusing on a ceasefire and border issues. This marks the worst conflict between the two nations since 2021.
The UK has introduced a ban on student visas for four countries, affecting students from nations like Sudan and Afghanistan and raising questions about the policy's implications.
Afghan authorities have reported that an additional 14 people have died as a result of extreme weather conditions and widespread flooding across the country.
The Torkham border in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa has reopened, allowing for the resumption of repatriation efforts for undocumented Afghans. The frontier connects Pakistan's KP with Afghanistan's Nangarhar province.
Pakistan, emerging as a key mediator in the U.S.-Israeli war on Iran, is sending its foreign minister to China as part of ongoing diplomatic efforts to broker peace, with the outlook for the Mideast conflict remaining uncertain. China commends and supports Pakistan's mediation effort for de-escalation.
Heavy rainfall and subsequent flooding have resulted in the deaths of 22 people in Afghanistan, with conditions remaining unstable and a continued risk of further rain and flooding.
The number of fatalities from floods in Afghanistan has increased to 28, with over 45 individuals reported injured following four days of severe weather in the arid country.
Heavy rainfall has caused severe flooding and building collapses in Afghanistan, resulting in the deaths of 22 people and injuries to 32 others over the past two days.
Iran has issued strong warnings against a potential US ground invasion, threatening severe retaliation, while stating its forces are 'waiting' as more US troops arrive in the region. This comes amidst ongoing US-Iran peace talks and CENTCOM reporting over 11,000 targets struck.
Severe flooding, a landslide, and thunderstorms have killed at least 17 people and injured 26 in parts of Afghanistan within the last 24 hours, with authorities predicting more heavy rainfall.
Malaysia's Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim stated that Malaysia reaffirms its support for regional efforts aimed at easing tensions between Afghanistan and Pakistan, hoping that ceasefire efforts will lead to lasting peace.
Pakistan is continuing its military operations against Afghanistan, following clashes that erupted in February and have resulted in significant casualties on both sides.
Fighting has resumed between Pakistan and Afghanistan, resulting in two deaths, after a brief truce that was announced by both sides ahead of the Muslim holiday of Eid al-Fitr came to an end.
The World Happiness Report 2026 has been released, showing Finland maintaining its top position and Afghanistan remaining at the bottom, while India's ranking improved.
American academic Dennis Coyle, held by Taliban authorities for over a year, has been released, with US officials including Marco Rubio welcoming the move as a positive step.
The World Happiness Report 2026 shows Finland and Afghanistan maintaining their positions as the happiest and least happy countries, respectively, while India's ranking improved.
Six students from Sudan and Afghanistan are challenging the UK Home Office's visa ban, alleging racial discrimination due to the government’s 'emergency brake' policy that prevents them from studying in Britain.
Pakistan has pledged to eradicate terrorism within its borders as a truce in Afghanistan approaches its conclusion, signaling a renewed focus on national security.
The ongoing war in Iran has severely impacted Afghanistan's economy, forcing at least 70,000 Afghan workers and students to return home to a nation already grappling with its own conflict.
The CPH:DOX film festival has announced its major award winners, with a documentary about teenage girls' road trip taking the main prize and a film about a secret reading club in Afghanistan winning the Nordic category.
The secretly filmed Finnish documentary 'The Secret Reading Club of Kabul,' which focuses on women in Afghanistan, has won the main prize in the Nordic competition series at the CPH:DOX festival in Copenhagen.
The World Happiness Report 2026 indicates Finland and Afghanistan maintain their top and bottom positions respectively, while India shows an improved ranking.
Pakistan and Afghanistan have announced a truce, while civilians in Kabul are grappling with the aftermath of war, including an airstrike on a rehabilitation center that killed over a hundred people.
The World Happiness Report 2026 reveals that Finland continues to hold the top position as the happiest country, while Afghanistan remains at the bottom.
Pakistan has announced a halt to its military operations in Afghanistan for Eid, with Kabul following suit. The decision was made following requests from Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and Turkiye, though Pakistan warned that action would resume if attacks occur.
Afghanistan claims that a Pakistani strike killed hundreds, indicating an escalation in the conflict between the two neighbors amidst broader regional tensions.
Pakistan and Afghanistan have agreed to an Eid truce, pausing military operations, following requests for a ceasefire from Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and Turkiye.
Pakistan and Afghanistan on Wednesday announced a "temporary pause" in fighting in view of Eid-ul-Fitr and at the request of Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Qatar.
Two days after a Pakistani strike on a rehabilitation clinic in Kabul killed and injured hundreds, Afghanistan's Taliban government threatened revenge while also hinting at a willingness to negotiate.
Taliban drone attacks are challenging Pakistan’s security and response strategy, while Islamabad maintains its recent 'targeted' airstrikes in Kabul and Nangarhar hit an ex-Nato base and confirmed ammo dump.
An article alleges that Pakistan has been economically pressuring Afghanistan and is now resorting to bombing hospitals, escalating tensions between the two nations.
Afghanistan says Pakistan is to blame for a strike on a drug rehabilitation center in Kabul that killed at least 400 people, the deadliest attack since fighting began weeks ago.
Border clashes between Pakistan and Afghanistan have worsened since October 2025, despite ceasefire attempts, leading to repeated airstrikes and civilian casualties, including a deadly March 17 strike in Kabul disputed by both sides.
Islamabad veut punir les talibans afghans pour leurs liens avec la mouvance djihadiste pakistanaise. Mardi, une frappe en plein Kaboul aurait fait 400 morts.
Pakistan claimed to have hit a military target in Afghanistan, but investigations suggest the strike may have instead hit a rehabilitation center, following a deadly attack.
An Afghan delegation has visited Uzbekistan, reviewing the industrial potential of the Kokand SEZ and exploring Ferghana's economic opportunities, with both nations targeting a US$500 million pharmaceutical trade.
Pakistan has raised questions with UN experts regarding their statement on the presence of Tehrik-i-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) in Afghanistan, highlighting discrepancies with established findings from various UNSC reports.
An earthquake struck Afghanistan overnight, killing 12 people, including eight members of the same family. The Afghan Red Crescent Society confirmed the casualties.
An earthquake with a magnitude of 3.9 on the Richter scale was recorded in Thesprotia, Greece, with its epicenter 5 kilometers northeast of Leptokaria. Authorities have not reported any significant damage.
Widespread flooding across Afghanistan over the past eight days has resulted in at least 51 deaths and 89 injuries, with thousands more displaced. Relentless heavy rains continue to batter large areas of the country.
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Journalist Jon Lee Anderson has stated that America's treatment of Afghanistan was 'morally bankrupt,' offering a critical assessment of US foreign policy.
Prominent Danish politicians are reportedly being allowed to remove their names from an independent investigation into the decisions and responsibilities behind 20 years of war in Afghanistan, a move a veteran called 'distasteful'.
An Aman jirga, a traditional peace council, has called for an immediate ceasefire between Pakistan and Afghanistan, urging both nations to resolve their conflict through dialogue and diplomacy.
At least 45 people have died in Pakistan and Afghanistan due to severe storms, floods, and landslides. Heavy rains in Afghanistan since Thursday have caused widespread devastation.
Heavy rains have triggered catastrophic floods in Pakistan, destroying homes and claiming the lives of 17 people, including several children. Dangerous weather conditions are also affecting neighboring Afghanistan, with rain and storms killing dozens across both countries.
Pakistan and Afghanistan experienced their most severe fighting in years last month, resulting in heavy casualties on both sides. The clashes mark a significant escalation in tensions between the two nations.
Afghanistan has accused Pakistan of shelling civilian areas on its border, causing casualties. In response, Pakistan has accused Afghanistan of providing safe havens for militants, particularly the Pakistani Taliban, who carry out attacks inside Pakistan.
A peace jirga between Pakistan and Afghanistan is scheduled for March 31 in Peshawar, aiming to address ongoing tensions and urge the leadership of both countries to immediately de-escalate and work towards peace.
A probe has uncovered a coordinated disinformation campaign targeting Pakistan, utilizing fake Iranian accounts and linked to propaganda network operators in India and Afghanistan, with the aim of fueling regional distrust.
Pakistan has resumed its military operations against Afghanistan following the expiration of a temporary ceasefire, which had been agreed upon for the Muslim holiday of Eid al-Fitr.
Pakistan has resumed attacks against Afghanistan, stating that the ceasefire agreed upon for the Eid al-Fitr Islamic festival has expired, according to reports from Islamabad.
Cross-border clashes between Afghanistan and Pakistan have resumed, with Pakistani forces reportedly attacking Afghan districts, killing two civilians and wounding eight others, following the expiration of an Eid ceasefire.
Taliban restrictions in Afghanistan, which limit women's access to healthcare and employment in the medical field, are causing illness and death, with a UN report suggesting these actions could amount to femicide.
A group of clerics from Pakistan and Afghanistan has appealed to authorities to extend the pause in hostilities, initially announced for Eidul Fitr, until Eidul Azha.
Denis Walter Coyle, an American researcher detained since last year, has been released by Afghanistan following mounting pressure from the United States, which had declared Afghanistan a 'state sponsor of wrongful detention.'
Former Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Barak has warned that any attempt to open the Strait of Hormuz could draw the United States into a prolonged and exhausting conflict, comparable to the wars in Vietnam, Iraq, and Afghanistan.
The World Happiness Report 2026 has been released, with Finland and Afghanistan maintaining their top and bottom positions respectively, while India's ranking improved.
The World Happiness Report 2026 reveals that Finland and Afghanistan have maintained their respective top and bottom positions, while India has shown an improved ranking.
Pakistan's Chief of Defence Forces, Field Marshal Asim Munir, asserted that terrorists operating from Afghanistan would not be permitted to compromise Pakistan's security, according to the Inter-Services Public Relations.
Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has welcomed the ceasefire between Pakistan and Afghanistan, calling for efforts to establish lasting peace in the region.
Analysts suggest that a 'no war, no peace' Eid pause between Pakistan and Afghanistan is contingent on concrete actions from Kabul, indicating ongoing tensions.
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Thursday acknowledged Turkiye’s constructive role in promoting peace efforts between Pakistan and Afghanistan.
The development comes a day after Pakistan decided on a…
Pakistan's Prime Minister has lauded Turkiye's constructive role in promoting peace between Pakistan and Afghanistan following a recent temporary ceasefire, with Ankara and the UN welcoming the development.
Pakistan and Afghanistan have announced a temporary pause in hostilities for the Islamic festival of Eid-al-Fitr, with Pakistan's Information Minister stating operations would halt from March 19 to March 23 in good faith.
China's attempts to mediate the ongoing clashes between Pakistan and Afghanistan have reportedly faltered, indicating a lack of progress in de-escalating tensions.
With war in the Middle East and between Pakistan and Afghanistan reshaping viewing habits across the region, Begin CEO Jonathan Mark-Tatti sees opportunity where others see disruption.
The intense clashes between Pakistan and Afghanistan have escalated into an open, asymmetric, low-intensity war, marked by airstrikes, drones, and cross-border fire.
The escalation between Afghanistan and Pakistan follows weeks of intensifying cross-border clashes that have evolved into what Islamabad described as an “open war.”
The post Afghanistan–Pakistan…
The Foreign Office (FO) on Wednesday rejected the “baseless, misleading, and unwarranted statement” issued by India’s Ministry of External Affairs on Pakistan’s action against terrorist…
The United Nations reports a significant escalation in fighting between Afghanistan and Pakistan, with nearly 500 people killed in Pakistani attacks in Afghanistan since late February.
The United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan has put the death toll at 143 in the bombing of a Kabul drug rehab centre by Pakistan, an official told Reuters on Wednesday.
Experts say attacks on Afghanistan are ‘defensive, not offensive’ but carry a risk of spiralling cycle of violence
An escalating Pakistani campaign of airstrikes against targets in Afghanistan is…
The combined death toll from severe weather, including heavy rainfall, floods, and landslides, in Afghanistan and Pakistan has climbed to at least 188, with many children among the victims and numerous houses collapsed.
The inaugural consultative dialogue between Afghanistan and several Central Asian States has taken place, aiming to foster regional cooperation and stability.
Uzbekistan and Afghanistan have held discussions regarding the expansion of their cooperation in the pharmaceutical sector, aiming to strengthen ties and mutual development.
Afghanistan's Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi announced the country's goal to increase trade with Central Asian nations to US$10 billion within the next three to four years, up from the current US$2.7 billion.
India has sent humanitarian assistance and disaster relief materials, including kitchen sets, hygiene kits, and shelter materials, to Afghanistan following recent devastating floods and earthquakes.
Information minister Tarar announced that Operation Ghazab Lil Haq has killed 796 Afghan Taliban and destroyed 286 checkposts, with 81 locations targeted by air strikes across Afghanistan.
Heavy rains and windstorms have killed at least 121 people across Afghanistan and Pakistan over the past two weeks, with authorities continuing to warn of worsening conditions and forecasting more rain.
Hegseth reportedly dismissed the highest-ranking officer in the Army, an infantry officer who had served in Iraq and Afghanistan and was confirmed to the top position in 2023.
China has expressed its welcome for the progress made in peace negotiations between Pakistan and Afghanistan, indicating positive developments in regional diplomacy.
Siraj-ul-Haq has called for urgent dialogue to ensure stability amid rising tensions between Pakistan and Afghanistan, with leaders warning that conflict would harm both nations.
Pakistan has confirmed that a new round of peace talks with Afghanistan's Taliban government is underway in China, where Beijing is attempting to broker a lasting ceasefire.
Pakistan has announced that a new round of peace talks with Afghanistan is underway in China, with Pakistan emphasizing that the onus is on Afghanistan to end hostilities.
Pakistan and Afghanistan are engaged in China-brokered discussions in Urumqi aimed at resolving a months-long conflict, with Pakistan emphasizing its core demand for decisive action against terrorist outfits, as China hosts exploratory talks to ease tensions between the neighbors.
The Trump administration has eased asylum restrictions for vetted migrants from non-high-risk nations while maintaining strict bans on 39 countries, including Afghanistan and Somalia.
The Pakistani government has reopened the key Torkham border crossing with Afghanistan, with a spokesman indicating that other activities will be gradually restored if conditions remain favorable.
India is reportedly increasing its engagement with the Taliban, a move influenced by simmering tensions along the Pakistan-Afghanistan frontier and the persistent threat of Tehreek-i-Taliban Pakistan fighters operating from Afghan soil.
A US Marine who lost both legs in Afghanistan in 2010 is now leading a 'Geek Squad,' demonstrating resilience and stating that 'nothing is truly ever deleted.'
Heavy rains in Afghanistan have triggered deadly floods, resulting in 22 fatalities and dozens of injuries, while also destroying numerous buildings and infrastructure, with forecasts indicating further rainfall.
An Irish doctor is worried for her family's safety after her brother, who moved from Afghanistan, was reportedly headbutted and told to 'speak English' in an apparent xenophobic attack.
The United States is allowing a Russian oil tanker carrying crude oil to reach Cuba, providing a potential lifeline to the Caribbean island amidst a de facto oil blockade imposed by Washington.
Intense rainfall and storms have caused floods and landslides in Afghanistan, resulting in 17 deaths, 26 injuries, and widespread destruction of homes and roads.
A former resident of Sweden, Basir Sharifi, describes waking up in Kabul to the sounds of Pakistani attack planes and detonations, signaling the return of war to Afghanistan.
The Torkham border crossing has been closed once again after an FC soldier was injured by fire from Afghanistan during the repatriation of Afghan citizens.
The Durand Line, the border between Afghanistan and Pakistan, is highlighted as the only issue that has consistently united Afghans of all factions since Pakistan's independence in 1947, amidst discussions of Afghans and terrorists.
The deportation and return of undocumented Afghan nationals through the Torkham border has resumed, following its month-long closure due to clashes between Pakistan and Afghanistan.
An opinion piece questions whether the United States is repeating past mistakes that have led to prolonged conflicts, often referred to as 'forever wars', with another commentary reflecting on the continuous nature of war and 'blood-letting'.
Radio Free Europe is closing its Macedonian language service and Radio Mashal, its Pashto language service for Afghanistan and Pakistan, citing current budget constraints as the reason for prioritizing other services.
Afghanistan has released a US citizen who had been detained for over a year, with the United Arab Emirates hosting the release as part of a prolonged diplomatic effort.
Tensions are escalating between Pakistan and Afghanistan, with Islamabad accusing the Taliban regime of harboring militants and allowing them safe havens for attacks, as a 'shaky truce' is set to expire.
Turkish director Gözde Kural, who studied film and television, discusses her career and expresses concerns about the current state of freedom of speech, drawing on her experiences including time in Afghanistan.
As the U.S.-Israeli war on Iran rages on, speculation grows about whether the U.S. will deploy soldiers on the ground.
Although the U.S. government has not confirmed the deploymen...
The World Happiness Report 2026 reveals that Finland continues to hold the top position, while Afghanistan remains at the bottom, with India showing an improved ranking.
Professor Dominic Tierney, author of 'The Right Way to Lose a War,' shares insights on US conflicts from Korea to Afghanistan and the lessons derived from them.
Families are searching for loved ones on Eid after a strike, reportedly by Pakistan, on a drug rehab center in Afghanistan/Pakistan killed at least 400 people, with the Taliban reporting mass graves.
The conflict between Afghanistan and Pakistan is increasingly being fought online, with both nations engaging in a battle to control the narrative as much as on the ground.
An immigration expert predicts that the instability in Iran is unlikely to trigger a refugee surge similar to those from Syria or Afghanistan, noting that the Trump administration has signaled no plans for refugee intake.
Kenyan politician Moses Kuria has made controversial statements regarding the 2027 presidential elections, including a pledge to move to Afghanistan if Kalonzo Musyoka becomes president and predicting Kalonzo and Fred Matiangí will be on the ballot.
Pakistan and Afghanistan have declared a temporary ceasefire following three weeks of deadly aerial attacks, bombings, and border clashes, after key countries called for de-escalation.
The World Happiness Report 2026 has been released, showing Finland maintaining its position as the happiest country and Afghanistan remaining at the bottom, while India improved its ranking.
Zadovoljstvo med mlajšimi od 25 let se je v nekaterih angleško govorečih državah v zadnjem desetletju močno zmanjšalo. Finska spet najsrečnejša država.
Finland has been ranked the happiest country in the world for the ninth year in a row, according to the latest World Happiness Report. The Czech Republic placed 20th, while Afghanistan was identified as the least happy nation.
Pakistan and Afghanistan have jointly announced a temporary 'pause' in hostilities to observe the Eid celebrations, offering a brief respite in the ongoing conflict.
In Kabul, victims of an airstrike on a clinic, which killed 143 people according to a UN organization, have been buried. This comes as Pakistan and Afghanistan announce a Ramadan ceasefire.
Pakistan has announced a pause in its strikes on Afghanistan, two days after a deadly airstrike in Kabul, suggesting a de-escalation or reassessment of military actions.
Το Αφγανιστάν ανακοίνωσε «προσωρινή παύση» των μαχών με το Πακιστάν κατά τη διάρκεια των εορτασμών για το τέλος του Ραμαζανιού.
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An NGO has reported that hundreds of people were killed and wounded in a strike on a drug clinic in Kabul. The incident highlights the ongoing humanitarian crisis and violence in the region.
The UN mission in Afghanistan has reported a lower death toll following an attack on an Afghan treatment center, contradicting the Afghan government's claim of 400 fatalities.
Pakistan's Foreign Office has dismissed India's comments on its strikes against terrorist infrastructure in Afghanistan as 'baseless and unwarranted,' asserting that the operations were intelligence-based and targeted.
The Pakistan Stock Exchange’s (PSX) benchmark index KSE-100 continued its recovery on Wednesday, surging by over 3,600 points during intraday trade.
The index gained 3,619.38 points, or 2.41 per cent, to stand at 153,635.54 points at 12:06pm from the previous close of 150,016.16 points.
The PSX had slipped below 150,000 points on Monday as volatile conditions arising from the Middle East conflict and border tensions with Afghanistan sent investors into panic, who sold off their positions.
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