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German authorities have carried out a forced repatriation flight sending 23 Afghan nationals back to the capital, intensifying debates over migration and asylum policies.
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German authorities have carried out a forced repatriation flight sending 23 Afghan nationals back to the capital, intensifying debates over migration and asylum policies.

Five years after the Taliban's return to Kabul, the economic relationship between Afghanistan and Pakistan is undergoing a structural shift, particularly impacting Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa and Peshawar.
A grenade blast near a school complex in Afghanistan's capital, Kabul, has wounded at least 42 children, according to the United Nations.

An explosion occurred at a school in Afghanistan's capital, Kabul, reportedly injuring dozens of people. Details regarding the cause and exact number of casualties are still emerging.

Afghanistan observes the fifth anniversary of the Taliban's return to power, with reports highlighting the ongoing impact on the country, particularly for women, and the international community's limited influence.
Supporters of the Taliban government were seen dancing and taking selfies in Kabul during celebrations.

The final collapse of the 20-year Western mission in Afghanistan occurred in a single day, with the Taliban entering Kabul, President Ashraf Ghani fleeing, and the US embassy evacuated in panic, leading to fears of a rapid downfall for many Afghans.

India's Centre clarified that no Indian officials would attend the Taliban's 'Victory Day' event in Delhi, which marks August 15, 2021, when Kabul fell to the Taliban.

Five years after the US withdrawal, women in Afghanistan have been largely erased from public life under Taliban rule, facing severe restrictions, poverty, and a lack of accountability for human rights abuses. Efforts are being made by Afghan lawyers to hold the Taliban responsible for these conditions.

Human Rights Watch has called on the Taliban to release detained staff members from the UN and various NGOs. The organization specifically highlighted the forced disappearance of six male WCLRF staff from its Kabul office.

While thousands fled Afghanistan, former President Hamid Karzai remained in the country, a decision that continues to raise questions about why he chose not to flee and instead asked the Taliban to take power in Kabul.

Simon Tisdall reflects on the five-year anniversary of the chaotic US withdrawal from Kabul, discussing 'eternal wars' and 'unlearned lessons' from the Afghanistan invasion and occupation.

Unknown armed individuals assassinated a senior local official of the de facto Taliban government in Afghanistan's northeastern Badakhshan province. The news was announced by the Ministry of Information and Culture in Kabul.

An analysis suggests that the monolithic facade of the Taliban regime is giving way to profound structural decay, indicating that authoritarian suppression should not be confused with institutional permanence.

The BBC has acquired the war drama series 'Kabul,' which depicts the American withdrawal from Afghanistan and features one of the last roles of the late actor Eric Dane. The series will air on the British broadcaster.

Transit trade between Afghanistan and Pakistan has fallen to a historic low of $367 million in FY26, with Afghanistan increasingly relying on alternative trade routes through Iran and Central Asia.

A young man who went viral after a verbal confrontation with Albanian MP Erjon Braçe denied accusations of working in a cannabis farm, stating he is a chef and left the country due to unemployment.

An Indian woman shares her experiences navigating Taliban-ruled Afghanistan, including establishing women-owned cafes in Kabul and conducting online classes.

Islamabad has issued a clear message to Kabul, stating that any act of terrorism inside Pakistan linked to Afghanistan will result in a kinetic cross-border response, following an attack on a Rangers facility in Karachi.
Europe faces a collective challenge with a large number of Afghan refugees who cannot be deported, making engagement with the radical Islamic regime in Kabul necessary to resolve the issue.

The Kabul River was the venue for a dragon boat festival, where the K-P Police-Charsadda team won the race, an event that showcased Chinese culture.

BBC chief international correspondent Lyse Doucet was awarded a prestigious nonfiction prize for her book 'The Finest Hotel in Kabul', which highlights the Taliban's treatment of women.

An unprecedented secret operation was launched to exfiltrate the Afghan women's cycling team from Kabul, nearly five years after the Taliban seized control and imposed Sharia law, threatening the athletes.

Russia has signed a military cooperation agreement with the Taliban, marking a significant shift in relations with the regime in Kabul. This pact follows Russia's previous designation of the Taliban as a terrorist group.

Police in Ghana's Northern Region have launched an investigation into the alleged kidnapping of a 15-year-old boy in Kabulya, with reports indicating abductors are demanding a GH¢100,000 ransom.

Pakistan's Defence Minister Khawaja Asif has issued a stern warning to Afghanistan, stating that Pakistan would resort to 'open war' if Kabul fails to take action against terrorists operating from its soil.

An individual linked to the 2021 Kabul airport attack has been convicted.
An Afghan man has been convicted on a charge of conspiring to provide material support to an ISIS group, though jurors did not link him to the deadly Kabul airport attack, marking a rare setback in a high-profile terrorism case.

Afghanistan's Ministry of Interior has rejected Kabul's claim of a varsity attack, alleging it is an attempt to conceal the Afghan Taliban's support for terrorists.
The trial has begun for an Afghan man charged in connection with the deadly bombing at Kabul airport, with his defense team asserting that US authorities have apprehended the wrong individual.

Residents in Kabul, Afghanistan, are experiencing an acute water crisis, with aquifer levels having plunged by 25 to 30 meters over the past decade.
Andijonkabel has signed a US$4 million agreement during the Kabul Fair, marking a significant business development.

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.

During talks in Urumqi, Pakistan presented three key demands to Kabul, urging them to declare the Tehrik-i-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) a terrorist organization. Pakistan also demanded that Kabul dismantle the group and provide proof of these actions.

Osam osoba poginulo je, a dijete je povrijeđeno u urušavanju kuće nakon zemljotresa u Kabulu, saopštilo je Nacionalno tijelo za upravljanje katastrofama u Avganistanu.
A new funeral ceremony was held for the victims of a bombing at a drug rehabilitation center in Kabul, highlighting the ongoing impact of the attack.
Filmmaker Joey Boink created a documentary about the flight from Kabul, stating that "The West has collectively failed here" in its handling of the evacuation.
The celebration took place during a practice session, where players and support staff gathered to mark the occasion.

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.
Analysts suggest that a 'no war, no peace' Eid pause between Pakistan and Afghanistan is contingent on concrete actions from Kabul, indicating ongoing tensions.

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.

A 40-year-old village chief was killed and his 56-year-old relative wounded in a gun attack by motorcycle-riding suspects in Barangay Kabulihan, Gen. Mamerto Natividad, Nueva Ecija.

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.

The Taliban and Pakistan have agreed to suspend military operations for the duration of the Eid festival, a decision made shortly after a Pakistani strike on a clinic in Kabul.
Afghanistan vows to avenge deadly Kabul bombing but says open to talks The Straits Times

Disputed toll and competing accounts of strike deepen crisis between Islamabad and Kabul.
Kabul claims 400 people were killed in recent events, a figure that Islamabad has rejected, leading to a dispute over the casualty count.

Iranian families weep as war dead are buried in Tehran cemetery The Straits Times
A hospital in Kabul was bombed, resulting in 400 deaths. The Taliban has accused Pakistan of being responsible for the attack, a claim Pakistan denies. India has also criticized Pakistan regarding the incident.

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.

India said the attack claimed the lives of a large number of civilians in a facility that cannot be justified as a military target
Afghanistan alleges that more than 400 people died in a Kabul hospital following a Pakistani airstrike, escalating tensions between the two nations.

Dozens of people are feared dead or injured at a drug treatment centre in Afghanistan’s capital after an air strike that the Taliban government blamed on Pakistan. The centre in Kabul was hit on Monday evening, killing some people and injuring others, the government’s spokesman said on X. Pakistan denied striking any health facility, saying […]

"On behalf of the Indian National Congress, we are deeply distressed by the horrific loss of civilian lives in Kabul following the recent air strikes by Pakistan on a hospital, which killed nearly 400 people," says Mallikarjun Kharge
Afganistan oskarżył Pakistan o śmierć co najmniej 400 osób w nalocie na szpital rehabilitacyjny w stolicy Afganistanu, przeprowadzonym w poniedziałek 16 marca późnym wieczorem.
Afghan authorities say 400 people have been killed in a Pakistani attack on Kabul.

Islamabad says it precisely targeted terrorist ammunition depots, Taliban used 2023 image to allege 400 dead
Up to 400 people are feared dead and 250 injured after Pakistani military airstrikes on a drug treatment center in Kabul, Afghanistan. Casualty figures remain unclear and sources differ.
Afghanistan alleges that 400 people were killed in a Pakistani strike on a hospital in Kabul, a claim that Islamabad has vehemently denied, escalating tensions between the two nations.
Pakistan attacked Kabul, claiming it hit terrorist targets. The Taliban speaks of a crime and accuses its neighbor of killing civilians.

The Afghan government has accused Pakistan of killing civilians in strikes on Kabul, following several strong explosions heard in the capital. Islamabad stated it targeted 'military and terrorist' objectives.

Pakistan has decided to refuse diplomatic engagement with Kabul, a decision described as a logical conclusion after years of exhausted patience.

Afghan government reports zero casualties and accuses neighbouring country of wanting to ‘fuel the fire of war’ Pakistan has targeted militant hideouts in Afghanistan’s Kandahar province overnight, as the fighting that erupted between the two neighbours late last month showed no signs of abating. The cross-border attacks, which have included Pakistani airstrikes in the Afghan capital, Kabul, is the deadliest yet between the countries. Islamabad has referred to the conflict as an “open war”, a...

The Taliban regime in Afghanistan claimed responsibility for a drone attack on a military center in Islamabad, marking the first time drones have reached Pakistan's capital amid escalating conflict.

Pakistan's military said it intercepted "rudimentary drones" from Afghanistan. It comes a day after Pakistan launched deadly strikes on Kabul as well as strikes in Kandahar Province.

Taliban government said Pakistan had also bombed the fuel depot of private airline Kam Air near Afghanistan's Kandahar airport.

Afghan authorities reported Friday that Pakistani attacks on Kabul and eastern border provinces killed six and injured more in the capital and two in the east, marking the latest v...

Germany has deported 23 Afghans who were subject to removal orders back to Kabul. The federal police carried out the repatriation of these individuals to Afghanistan.

Five years after seizing Kabul, the Taliban's rule in Afghanistan is characterized by deepening economic hardship, repression, and continued militant ties, leading to increased international isolation.

An explosion at a school in Kabul, Afghanistan, has killed at least 42 children aged nine to 14, with conflicting reports suggesting either an attack or unexploded ordnance as the cause.

The Afghan embassy hosted an event to commemorate the fifth anniversary of the Taliban's return to power in Kabul.

A review praises the six-part thriller 'Kabul' for its gripping and horrifying portrayal of Afghanistan's slide into oppressive terror and its vivid capture of a shameful historical moment.

Thousands of Afghans who fled their country after the fall of the former government in Kabul are now facing an uncertain future as Europe shifts towards more restrictive immigration policies.

Five years after the fall of Kabul, the Taliban celebrate their takeover while Australia reflects on the event amid ongoing international pressure on the Afghan capital.

An Afghan soldier who fought alongside US and Australian forces against the Taliban is now exiled in Iran, feeling abandoned five years after the fall of Kabul.

The F.A.Z. Frühdenker briefing covers potential mass migration to Ceuta, the five-year anniversary of the Taliban taking Kabul, and divided opinions on German government reforms.

A report from Kabul highlights the challenging situation inside a girls' school and the grim prospects facing the few Afghan girls who are still able to pursue an education.

A delegation from the Taliban has arrived in Moldova, with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs stating no official meetings will take place. However, Kabul has reported on cooperation with Chisinau, and Moldova's Secretary of Agriculture noted accommodating Moldovan companies.

Germany has for the first time deported a man without a criminal record to Kabul, signaling a broader policy on deportations to Afghanistan.

The series 'Kabul – Escape from Hell' vividly portrays the suffering of people during the fall of the Afghan capital, serving as a testament to the moral failure of the West, with Germany also depicted unfavorably.

This article provides streaming and TV recommendations for Saturday, including the series 'Ransom Canyon' and the film 'Sicario.' Other suggestions include a documentary on super-earthquakes, '16 Blocks,' 'Columbo,' and the series 'Kabul – Flucht aus der Hölle' and 'Total Control'.

An Arabist describes the stark contrast in living conditions in Afghanistan, noting that outside Kabul's modern facade, people live in mud dugouts with traditional practices including legalized beating of women.

An analysis piece reflects on Afghanistan's humanitarian crisis and ongoing challenges nearly five years after the Taliban entered Kabul in August 2021.
The UN has warned that water scarcity, caused by over-exploitation of aquifers and climate change, threatens millions of people in Kabul, exacerbated by a decline in international aid to Afghanistan.
With the onset of the Iran-War, Kabul and Tehran have expanded their economic relations out of necessity, despite ideological competition, as geopolitical factors increasingly outweigh their differences.

Pakistan launched airstrikes and ground operations in eastern Afghanistan, reportedly killing dozens of civilians and militants, in retaliation for a recent attack in Karachi. The actions have been condemned by India and have heightened tensions between Pakistan and Afghanistan.

A Kazakh delegation, led by Deputy Prime Minister Serik Zhumangarin, arrived in Kabul to deliver 319 tons of humanitarian aid and conduct a medical mission.

Pakistan celebrated its inaugural Dragon Boat Festival on the Kabul River in Charsadda, with the K-P police and Charsadda team sharing victory in a cultural spectacle aimed at strengthening Pak-China friendship.

An unprecedented plan was put in place to smuggle professional Afghan women cyclists out of the country after the Taliban took power, fearing for their lives.

The Taliban's supreme leader has reportedly warned the Tehrik-i-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) to cease cross-border violence or risk losing allegiance, a warning that has failed to convince Islamabad of its effectiveness.

Police in Ghana's Northern Region have arrested two suspects in connection with the kidnapping of a boy in Kabulya, located in the Nanumba South District.

A 15-year-old boy, Ali Issah, has been kidnapped by armed men in Kabulya, Ghana, with his family appealing for urgent security intervention as a ransom is demanded.

Pakistan says it hit 'military and terrorist infrastructure' - but the UN and victims' families reject this claim.

A jury has delivered a mixed verdict in the trial of an Afghan man charged in the horrific 2021 Kabul bombing, finding him guilty of conspiracy to support the terrorist group responsible but deadlocked on his direct responsibility for the attack.

A US jury has begun deliberations in the trial of an alleged ISIS militant. The individual is charged in connection with the deadly bombing at Kabul airport.
An attorney for an Afghan man charged in a deadly bombing at Kabul airport told jurors that his client gave a false confession under duress.

Afghanistan's capital, Kabul, located in a high-altitude valley, is rapidly experiencing a critical shortage of water.
Afghan officials have reported that an explosion at a hotel in downtown Kabul has resulted in a number of people being killed and injured.

Pakistan's Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA) has issued a flood advisory for several districts in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, warning of potential low to medium-level floods in the Kabul River from April 7 to 8.

Articles analyze Viktor Orbán's 16-year tenure, describing how his government has profoundly transformed Hungary, from controlling media to shaping the economy, and bringing Hungarian democracy to a critical point.

Australian state triggers emergency powers amid Middle East fuel crisis The Straits Times

An analysis explores how women throughout history, from ancient Troy to modern-day Kabul, consistently bear the ultimate human cost of war.

An opinion piece discusses the collapse of Pakistan's 'Good Taliban, Bad Taliban' illusions, noting how the conflict's scale and a shift in Pakistan's rules of engagement are drawing attention despite competing narratives from Kabul and Islamabad.

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 body of an Afghan national, which had been at Zero Point on the Torkham border for several days, was finally handed over to Afghan authorities by local tribal elders on Thursday.

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.

About 400 people were reportedly killed, and around 200 others were wounded in Pakistan's airstrikes on a hospital in Kabul,

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.
Kabul rehab centre patients fear for their future after attack that killed scores The Straits Times

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 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.

'It was like doomsday,' says Kabul hospital survivor after Pakistan air strike The Star

A Pakistani airstrike reportedly hit a drug rehabilitation hospital in Kabul, resulting in at least one hundred deaths. Pakistan claims the attack targeted terrorist ammunition depots.

The exact number killed in Monday night's strike by Pakistan is still not known, but is feared to be in the hundreds.

Pakistan on Monday said it had carried out precision strikes on "military installations and terrorist support infrastructure" in Kabul but denied Afghan claims that strikes hit a drug treatment centre, killing hundreds of civilians.

Taliban spokesperson Zabihullah Mujahid vowed retaliation after an alleged Pakistani airstrike on Omar Addiction Treatment Hospital in Kabul, which he described as a deliberate attack on civilians. Mujahid stated the attack "will not go unanswered" and accused Pakistan of attempting to shape the narrative, vowing to expose their "brutality" to global human rights bodies.
Rescue crews race through rubble after a deadly Kabul airstrike, in photos AP News

The latest strikes come in continuation of Pakistan's Operation Ghazab lil Haq, launched on February 26, according to the I&B ministry in Islamabad.

India has condemned Pakistan's airstrikes on a hospital in Afghanistan's capital, Kabul, calling the attack a "barbaric" and "cowardly" act of violence.

Taliban blames Pakistan for attack that threatens to escalate neighbours’ conflict

Pakistānas gaisa triecienā pa narkomānu rehabilitācijas slimnīcu Afganistānas galvaspilsētā Kabulā nogalināti vismaz 400 cilvēki. Pakistānas varas iestādes noliedz atbildību par traģēdiju.

A rehab clinic was hit in a Pakistani airstrike on the Afghan capital, Kabul, killing more than 200 people.

Reports indicate that 200 people have died following an attack in Kabul.
Pakistan has reportedly carried out strikes that hit a drug rehabilitation hospital in Kabul, according to statements from the Taliban.
Pakistan has reportedly bombed Kabul, causing casualties in a hospital, according to the Taliban. This incident marks an escalation in the conflict, with at least 75 civilians dead and 193 injured in Afghanistan over the past three weeks.

Islamabad acknowledges Beijing's efforts for de-escalation; Says policy shift unlikely without verifiable assurances
Pakistan Shoots Down Taliban Drones After Strikes on Kabul Tempo.co English

India has condemned Pakistan's air strikes against Afghanistan, emphasizing that Kabul's sovereignty must be respected.
Kabul and its border provinces have been affected by recent events, though specific details are not provided.

Afghanistan reports that Pakistan has once again bombed Kabul, Kandahar, and several border regions, accusing its neighbor of targeting civilian residences and killing women and children, resulting in four deaths.
Afghanistan launched retaliatory drone strikes against Pakistani military centers in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, including a fortress and command center, following Pakistani strikes that killed four people in Kabul and Kandahar.

Television recommendations for Tuesday include a report on the last days of Kabul, the film 'Super 8', and documentaries on national parks and child abuse penalties.

Several nations and the EU, including Ursula von der Leyen, have strongly condemned Israel's plans to expand settlements in the West Bank, particularly the E1 plan, warning it undermines prospects for an independent Palestinian state. This widespread opposition highlights growing international concern over the impact of these expansions on the peace process and Palestinian rights.

A hand grenade attack near a school in Kabul, Afghanistan, has injured approximately 50 children. The United Nations has condemned the incident as a 'heinous' act.

Zoologist Daniel Jablonski draws parallels between Sarajevo and Kabul, noting that both cities share not only mountainous locations and cultural diversity but also experiences with violence, reflecting on how political borders and wars destroy human lives and scientific institutions.

The Taliban government celebrated its fifth anniversary of regaining control in Afghanistan, with supporters taking to the streets. The milestone comes as international organizations and reports highlight a severe deterioration of human rights, particularly for women and girls, with millions barred from education and many women rarely leaving their homes.

The Taliban celebrated five years since seizing power in Afghanistan with military parades, as international aid groups and the UN warned of a deep human rights crisis, particularly concerning women's rights and child hunger.

Photos depict one woman's struggle to survive five years after the Taliban took control of Kabul, following the rapid collapse of the Western mission in Afghanistan.

Five years into the Taliban's rule, Afghanistan's youth describe living in a 'cage,' with stories like 18-year-old Shaheda Hakimi secretly completing her matriculation and Salman Aref working in a factory despite a university degree. People from Kabul share their difficult fates.

The Taliban is set to host its inaugural public Victory Day reception in Delhi on August 17, signaling deepening engagement between India and Kabul.

Exiled Afghans are urging for a more resolute approach in dealing with the Kabul government, asserting that the situation of Afghan women should not be accepted and relations with the Islamist regime should not be normalized.

Vasile Șarban, Secretary of State at the Ministry of Agriculture and Food Industry, explained that a visit by a delegation from Kabul was to meet the needs of economic agents in Moldova, justifying his signature on a request.

Five years after the Taliban's return to power, ZDF's Katrin Eigendorf travels to Afghanistan to document the lives of people in Kabul and those who managed to flee the country.

Afghanistan is showcasing its digital ambitions with a five-day technology exhibition in Kabul, featuring over 200 booths dedicated to AI, cybersecurity, fintech, startups, and digital innovation.

Pakistan's Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has urged the interim Afghan government to prevent its territory from being used for attacks against Pakistan, while also inaugurating a new AI Cloud centre and announcing a development package.

A list of seven television series, including 'Kabul – Flucht aus der Hölle,' 'Star Trek,' and 'Kaulitz & Kaulitz,' are recommended for viewing in the coming week.

Afghan settlements in Pakistan's Khyber Pakhtunkhwa border province saw residents hurriedly packing belongings or hiding as police launched a 'large-scale crackdown' on undocumented residents.
An article provides a guide detailing the best methods, charges, and procedures for purchasing the Rocket Pool cryptocurrency in Tunisia.

Ana Pejchinova's documentary novel, 'Desert Heart: Fifteen Years in Afghanistan,' guides readers through war-torn Kabul, Kandahar, and Lashkar Gah, exploring ancient history, tribal customs, and human destinies.

Ben Lerner's 'Transcription' and Karen Bartlett's 'The Escape from Kabul' have been announced as winners of the 2026 Orwell Prizes.

The German Interior Ministry reportedly aims to increase deportations to Afghanistan, following technical-level discussions between German government representatives and the Taliban. Plans include increasing the number of special flights to Kabul.

Pakistan is contemplating air strikes inside Afghanistan to counter terrorist groups attacking its soil, raising questions about India's similar past actions.

Reviews have been published for 'The Correspondent' and 'The Finest Hotel in Kabul,' the winning novels of the 2026 Women's Prize.

Russia has signed a military-technical agreement with the Afghan Taliban, turning former adversaries into allies. Kabul will gain access to military equipment and intelligence, while Russia delegates the fight against ISIS in Central Asia to Afghanistan.

This article details the personal journey of an Afghan refugee, from an assault in Kabul to eventually obtaining Indian citizenship under the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) in Faridabad.

Pakistan's Centre and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa are aligned in the fight against terror, with a minister warning Kabul of a response similar to India's last year.
Two individuals have been charged with terrorism following an arson attack on a synagogue in Skopje, North Macedonia. Authorities have linked the incident, which targeted the Jewish community building, to radicals from the Islamic State group.

An Afghan man has been convicted of conspiracy in connection with the deadly suicide bombing at Kabul airport. The attack occurred during the chaotic US withdrawal from Afghanistan.

Architect Marcio Kogan, known for fluid transitions between indoor and outdoor spaces, discusses his work and why designing outdoor furniture was challenging for him.
A U.S. Marine recounted the chaos and bloodshed of the 2021 Kabul airport suicide bombing, which killed 13 U.S. troops and nearly 170 Afghans, as survivors testified at the trial of a man charged in the attack.
A power struggle has reportedly erupted within the Taliban, with growing disagreements between the spiritual leader in Kandahar and the regime in Kabul, potentially threatening the leadership's unity.

Pakistan has been lauded for mediating between Iran and the US, but its ongoing conflict with Kabul and a domestic crackdown on the opposition raise questions about its "peacemaker" image.

The former BKK leader says it's not a new phenomenon for Russian interests to override Hungarian public interest, and a reminder of this pro-Russian policy is that on the country's busiest metro...

An Afghan mother is seeking an international investigation after a Pakistani bombing on March 16 killed her son and hundreds of others at a drug treatment center in Kabul. The attack reportedly resulted in 411 fatalities.

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.
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.

Approximately 100 Afghan guards who worked with the Dutch government before the 2021 Kabul evacuation have initiated legal proceedings to compel the Netherlands to evacuate them.

India has dispatched 2.5 tons of emergency medical supplies to Kabul to assist those injured in a Pakistani airstrike that occurred earlier this week.

Families spent Eid searching for loved ones after a strike on a drug rehab center in Kabul, which the Taliban claims killed at least 400 people.
India has sent a 2.5-ton consignment of medical supplies and equipment to Kabul following a deadly airstrike on a drug rehabilitation center.

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.

Afghans are burying the victims from a Pakistani air strike on a drug rehabilitation centre in Kabul.

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.

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.

Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) Director General Lieutenant General Ahmed Sharif Chaudhry on Wednesday stated that the strike carried out in Kabul earlier this week had targeted an ammunition…

A Finnish documentary about Afghan women, filmed on mobile phones, premiered at a prestigious festival.
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.
A rehabilitation facility in Kabul has been struck by chaos and tragedy, though specific details of the incident are not immediately available.

Thousands of Afghan refugees are being forced to return to Kabul, citing ongoing war and poverty as reasons for their displacement and subsequent return from countries like Iran.

The exact number killed in Monday night's strike by Pakistan is still not known, but is feared to be in the hundreds.

Afghanistan accuses Pakistan of killing civilians in Kabul strike The Straits Times

Some of the bodies were injured beyond recognition, forensic laboratory sources told the BBC.

The Afghan Taliban government says at least 400 people were killed and 250 injured in the Monday night attack, but Islamabad denied having targeted any such facility.

400 dead in attack on addiction center in Kabul. "I'm looking for my brother, I can't find him"
Rescue workers comb ruins of Kabul drug clinic after Pakistan strike Kuwait Times
Amid ongoing armed conflict between Pakistan and Afghanistan, Afghanistan's Taliban interim government announced that a hospital in the capital, Kabul, was hit by Pakistani military airstrikes on the night of the 16th. Meanwhile, Pakistan claims it was targeting military facilities, not the hospital.
Afghanistan says 400 killed in Pakistan airstrikes targeting Kabul hospital, Islamabad rejects allegation Arab News
Afghanistan claims that a Pakistani air strike on a hospital in Kabul killed 400 people, a claim that Pakistan has vehemently rejected.

Tarar says airstrikes destroyed ammo depots; Kabul denies, claims civilian casualties
Pakistan announced it carried out precision strikes on 'terrorist infrastructure' in Afghanistan. One report indicates over 200 people died in a strike on a drug rehabilitation clinic in Kabul.
Pakistan's information ministry and military did not immediately respond to a request for comment.

Loud explosions were heard in Kabul, and anti-aircraft defenses were activated to intercept aircraft, with Afghan reports indicating casualties from the attack.

Pakistan announced it attacked rebel hideouts in Afghanistan's Kandahar region overnight, while Kabul claims material damage was inflicted, marking continued cross-border hostilities.

Young men living in involuntary celibacy smash hammers into their faces and don't want a Becky – an insight into an absurd community
The documentary from Shakiba Adil and Elina Hirvonen, premiering at CPH:DOX in Copenhagen, features clandestinely shot mobile phone footage and shows "the power of art to keep hope and humanism…
Afghanistan's government has reported that a strike carried out by Pakistan in Kabul resulted in the deaths of four individuals, escalating tensions between the two countries.

De Afghaanse Talibanregering beschuldigt Pakistan van luchtaanvallen op woonwijken in Kabul en in de zuidelijke provincie Kandahar.