Afghanistan: News
US grants India 6-month exemption from sanctions at Chabahar port
The United States has extended the sanctions waiver for India's operations at Iran's Chabahar Port until April 2026.
'They want needless war': Pakistan after failed talks with Taliban
Pakistan has accused Afghanistan's Taliban of wanting a "needless war" after talks for a long-term truce failed.
Pakistan admits secret drone pact during Afghan talks; truce falters
Pakistan has, for the first time, admitted that it cannot stop drone strikes inside Afghanistan due to a secret agreement with a foreign country.
Pakistan, Taliban peace talks deadlocked over 'illogical' Afghan stance
Peace talks between Pakistan and Afghanistan have reportedly reached a stalemate.
Bin Laden escaped Tora Bora disguised as woman: Ex-CIA officer
Former Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) officer John Kiriakou has revealed that Al-Qaeda founder Osama bin Laden escaped from Tora Bora in Afghanistan by disguising himself as a woman.
Tomatoes 5× costlier: How shutting Afghanistan border is hurting Pakistan
Tomato prices in Pakistan have skyrocketed by nearly 400% this month, owing to a border shutdown with Afghanistan.
Afghanistan rocked by 3.7-magnitude earthquake; fourth tremor in a month
A magnitude 3.7 earthquake hit Afghanistan early on Friday, the fourth such incident in less than a month.
After India, Afghanistan to build dams restricting water to Pakistan
The Taliban-ruled Afghanistan is planning to build dams on the Kunar River and restrict water flow to Pakistan.
Taliban rejects Pakistan's 'proxy war for India' claim
The Taliban government of Afghanistan has rejected Pakistan's allegations of fighting a "proxy war" with Islamabad on behalf of India.
Salman Khan's viral Balochistan-Pakistan remark fuels debate online
Bollywood superstar Salman Khan recently made a statement at the Joy Forum 2025 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, that has sparked a major online debate.
Pakistan, Afghanistan agree to immediate ceasefire after week of fighting
Pakistan and Afghanistan have agreed to an immediate ceasefire after more than a week of intense fighting.
Exiled Afghan ex-MP lashes out at Asim Munir: Report
In an interview with NDTV, former Afghan Member of Parliament Mariam Solaimankhil has accused the Pakistan Army of "systematic terrorism" after recent attacks in Afghanistan's Paktia province.
Resolving Pakistan-Afghanistan conflict 'easy' for me: Donald Trump
United States President Donald Trump has said that resolving the ongoing conflict between Pakistan and Afghanistan would be "easy" for him.
Afghans in Pakistan should return home: Khawaja Asif
Pakistan's Defence Minister Khawaja Asif has intensified tensions with Afghanistan by accusing it of being a "proxy of India."
Pakistan's airstrike in Afghanistan kills 3 crickers; ACB reacts
At least three Afghan cricketers were killed in a recent airstrike by Pakistan in Afghanistan's Paktika province.
Pakistan, Afghanistan agree to 48-hour ceasefire after deadly border clashes
Pakistan and the Taliban administration in Afghanistan have agreed to a ceasefire for 48 hours starting at 6:00pm (Pakistan Standard Time) on Wednesday.
'Gaza war over,' Trump now eyes solving Afghanistan-Pakistan conflict
United States President Donald Trump has announced his intention to mediate the ongoing border conflict between Pakistan and Afghanistan, claiming "he is good at solving wars."
Afghan minister holds second presser in India, invites women journalists
Afghan Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi held a second press conference in New Delhi on Sunday, inviting women journalists after facing backlash for their absence in his first presser.
Afghanistan claims to have killed 58 Pakistani soldiers in strikes
Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has promised a "strong and effective response" to recent provocations from Afghanistan.
Taliban kill 12 Pakistani soldiers in 'retaliatory' cross-border clashes
Intense clashes have erupted along the Pakistan-Afghanistan border, with Taliban-led Afghan forces seizing several Pakistani Army outposts, according to a statement by an Afghan defense official.
Afghan minister's Delhi press meet sparks outrage, 'bans' women journalists
A press conference by Afghanistan's Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi in New Delhi has sparked controversy for barring women journalists from attending.
Explosions heard in Kabul as Taliban foreign minister visits India
Pakistan has reportedly conducted airstrikes on Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) camps in Kabul, Afghanistan.
India faces flag dilemma as Taliban minister visits India
Afghanistan's Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi arrived in India on Thursday, the first by a senior Taliban leader since the group took power in August 2021.
'Terrorists targeting Jaffar Express were proxies of India': Pakistan minister
Pakistan Railways Minister Hanif Abbasi has blamed India for a series of attacks on the Jaffar Express train.
Explained: Why Mumbai is seeing a rainy start to October
May 26 marked Mumbai's earliest monsoon onset in 75 years. However, the city continues to receive more rain than usual, even though the month of October has begun.
Taliban foreign minister to visit India after UN travel exemption
Amir Khan Muttaqi, the "foreign minister" of the Taliban administration in Afghanistan, is set to visit India next week.
Afghanistan goes offline as Taliban cuts nationwide internet services
Afghanistan is currently witnessing a nationwide telecommunications blackout, as the Taliban government has ordered a shutdown of all telecom services.
Afghan boy reaches Delhi hiding in plane's landing gear
A 13-year-old Afghan boy reached Delhi after hiding in the landing gear of a flight from Kabul.
30 civilians killed as Pakistan Air Force bombs Taliban hideouts
At least 30 civilians were killed in an airstrike by the Pakistan Air Force in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa's Matre Dara village in Tirah Valley on Monday, according to multiple reports.
Taliban rejects Trump's demand to return Bagram airbase
The Taliban has rejected United States President Donald Trump's demand to return the Bagram airbase in Afghanistan.
Why Trump wants us to reclaim Afghanistan's Bagram air base
United States President Donald Trump has called for the return of the Bagram Air Base in Afghanistan.
US revokes sanctions waiver at Iran's Chabahar port; India responds
India has said it is currently assessing the consequences of the United States's decision to revoke sanctions waivers for the Chabahar Port project in Iran.
US troops returning to Afghanistan? Trump hints at 'breaking news'
United States President Donald Trump has hinted at the possibility of re-establishing a military presence at Bagram Air Base in Afghanistan.
Taliban cuts off internet in 5 provinces to 'prevent immorality'
The Taliban administration has imposed a ban on internet services in five provinces of northern Afghanistan.
Israel faces growing backlash over airstrikes targeting Hamas in Qatar
Israel has come under fire for its recent attack on Hamas leadership in Qatar, a key US ally and mediator in Gaza ceasefire talks.
Afghanistan hit by 6 back-to-back earthquakes in 24 hours
Afghanistan's Hindukush region was rocked by a series of earthquakes on Friday.
Centre extends CAA cut-off date to December 2024
The Union Home Ministry has extended the cut-off date for entry into India under the Citizenship (Amendment) Act (CAA) to December 31, 2024.
Pakistan 'perfectly fine' with India-Russia ties, but has a demand
During a meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Beijing, Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif acknowledged the strong ties between Russia and India.
5.2-magnitude earthquake hits Afghanistan after different quake kills 1,400
A magnitude 5.2 earthquake hit eastern Afghanistan on Tuesday, the United States Geological Survey reported.
Afghanistan earthquake death toll crosses 1,400
The death toll from the 6.0 magnitude earthquake that struck northern Afghanistan late Sunday has reached 1,400, while more than 3,100 have been injured.