Afghanistan

China Seeks Deeper Intelligence Cooperation With Tajikistan

Beijing has called for expanded intelligence sharing with Tajikistan, linking closer security cooperation to terrorism risks, Afghanistan and the protection of Chinese personnel and investments.

Russia Hosts Taliban and Regional Powers for Afghanistan Talks

Russia brought the Taliban, India, China, Iran, Pakistan and Central Asian states together for Afghanistan talks. The meeting advanced regional engagement but ended without a joint statement after Kabul and Islamabad clashed over terrorism and cross-border attacks.

Pakistan-Afghanistan Conflict Escalates Amid Rising Militancy at Home

Afghanistan says Pakistani airstrikes killed nine civilians in Kunar and Helmand, while Islamabad claims it eliminated 22 militants. The escalation comes as Pakistan faces intensifying violence in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, unrest in Balochistan and protests in PoK.

Kabul Accuses Pakistan of Backing Armed Incursion Into Nuristan

Afghanistan says its forces killed 28 fighters who crossed from Pakistan into Nuristan, accusing Pakistani agencies of supporting the group. Islamabad rejected the claim as baseless, as airstrikes, militant attacks and border disputes deepen tensions between the neighbours.

Four Civilians Killed as Pakistan Expands Strikes Inside Afghanistan

Pakistan says it struck ten sites in Afghanistan after intercepting drones allegedly launched across the border. Kabul denies ordering the attack and says four civilians were killed, deepening a confrontation driven by militancy, disputed sovereignty and the Durand Line.

Pakistan Strikes Afghanistan’s Kunar, Killing at Least Three as Tensions Rise

Pakistan has reportedly struck Afghanistan’s Kunar province, killing at least three people. The attack brings the TTP insurgency, Taliban–Islamabad tensions and the unresolved Durand Line drawn through the Pashtun homeland back into dangerous focus.

Deadly Car Bomb and Gun Attack Hits Police Complex in Northwest Pakistan

At least 31 people are reported dead and more than 100 wounded after a suicide car bomb and armed assault on a police compound in Kohat, northwest Pakistan. Security forces fought militants for nearly 20 hours before clearing the complex, as the country faces a renewed surge in militant violence.