Afghanistan: News
UNSC names Pakistani terror group TRF responsible for Pahalgam attack
The United Nations Security Council (UNSC) has officially named The Resistance Front (TRF) as the group responsible for the April 22 terror attack in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir. The attack killed 26 people.
Trump will visit Pakistan, say reports; Islamabad replies, 'no clue'
United States President Donald Trump is planning a visit to Pakistan in September, two local news channels have reported.
Poliovirus found in sewage samples from 20 Pakistan districts
Pakistan is facing a major health crisis after the poliovirus was detected in sewage samples from 20 districts.
Over half million Afghans expelled from Iran in 16 days
The United Nations has reported that over half a million Afghans have been expelled from Iran in the last 16 days since the end of the conflict with Israel.
Afghan taxi drivers using rooftop coolers to survive extreme heat
In the sweltering city of Kandahar, Afghanistan, taxi drivers have come up with an innovative way to beat the heat. They have started using handmade air coolers on their vehicles.
Bilawal Bhutto 'offers' to extradite Hafiz Saeed; sparks internal conflict
Former Pakistan Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto Zardari has sparked controversy with his recent remarks on the possible extradition of terror accused Hafiz Saeed and Masood Azhar.
Russia becomes 1st country to recognize Taliban government
Russia has become the first country to officially recognize the Taliban government in Afghanistan.
Pakistan army blames India for North Waziristan attack, MEA's response
The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) has rejected the Pakistan Army's allegations that India was behind a recent suicide bombing in Waziristan.
Pakistan: Suicide attack on military convoy kills 16 soldiers
A suicide attack on a military convoy in North Waziristan, Pakistan, has left at least 16 soldiers dead and over two dozen injured.
Millions of children at risk due to declining vaccination: Study
A groundbreaking study published in The Lancet has revealed a worrying trend in global vaccination rates.
Who is Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei?
As the conflict between Iran and Israel intensifies, reports suggest that Israel had plans to eliminate Iran's Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.
Trump's travel ban on 12 nations begins early Monday
United States President Donald Trump has imposed a travel ban on citizens of 12 countries, effective from 12:01am ET (9:31am IST) on Monday.
US sanctions 4 International Criminal Court judges
The administration of US President Donald Trump has imposed sanctions on four judges of the International Criminal Court (ICC).
Jaishankar, Taliban speak for 1st time; know what they discussed
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar created history on Thursday by talking to Amir Khan Muttaqi, the Taliban's acting Foreign Minister.
Taliban bans chess in Afghanistan, cites gambling concerns
Afghanistan's Taliban government has announced an indefinite ban on chess, saying the game promotes gambling.
Afghanistan denies Pakistan's accusation of Indian missile strike on territory
Afghanistan has rejected Pakistan's claim that India had fired a missile strike on its land, saying there was "no truth to such claims."
Saffron prices soar to unprecedented ₹5L/kg: Here we decode why
The recent terror attack in Jammu and Kashmir has sent saffron prices in India soaring, touching an unprecedented ₹5 lakh per kilogram. The surge is almost equal to the price of 50g of gold.
5.8-magnitude earthquake strikes Afghanistan border; tremors felt in Delhi-NCR, Kashmir
A 5.8-magnitude earthquake jolted the Afghanistan and Tajikistan border region on Saturday afternoon, sending tremors across parts of northern India.
5.6 magnitude earthquake hits Afghanistan; tremors felt in Delhi-NCR
An earthquake of 5.6 magnitude hit Afghanistan on April 16, 2025. Tremors were felt in parts of India too, including in Delhi-NCR.
Taliban arrests men for missing prayers, wrong beard length
The Taliban's morality police have arrested men and their barbers over haircuts and others for failing to attend prayers at mosques in Ramadan.
UK denies asylum to Afghan human rights defender
The UK Home Office has denied asylum to a brave Afghan woman, Mina, who devoted her life to fighting for human rights in Afghanistan.
Afghan women's rights activists face deportation from Pakistan
More than 50 prominent female Afghan women's rights activists living in Pakistan are facing the threat of deportation back to their home country.
Denmark rebuffs JD Vance's criticism of its support for Greenland
Denmark has hit back at United States Vice President JD Vance's recent criticism of its support for Greenland.
Who's Jeffrey Goldberg? Journalist who accidentally received US war plan
Jeffrey Goldberg, the Editor-in-Chief of The Atlantic, was accidentally included in a group chat where top officials of Donald Trump's administration were talking about imminent military operations against Yemen's Houthi rebels.
Finland retains 'world's happiest country' title; Israel among top 10
Finland has been declared the world's happiest country for the eighth consecutive year, according to the latest World Happiness Report.
'West transformed Pakistan's Kashmir invasion into territorial dispute': Jaishankar
India's External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar has slammed Western powers for their inconsistent approach to global issues by trying to dominate global diplomacy.
Trump administration considers travel ban on Pakistan, Bhutan
The Trump administration is reportedly considering varying levels of travel restrictions for citizens of several countries.
Pakistan train hijack: Militants claim they executed 214 hostages
Separatist group Baloch Liberation Army (BLA) has claimed responsibility for the hijack of a train in Pakistan's Balochistan province.
Trump vows to 'expose' enemies in rare Justice Department speech
For the first time in a decade, a sitting President has visited the Justice Department.
Trump reveals arrest of 2021 Kabul bombing suspect, thanks Pakistan
In a congressional address on Tuesday, President Donald Trump announced the arrest of Mohammad Sharifullah, a suspected planner of the 2021 Abbey Gate attack in Kabul.
'Terrorists planning to kidnap foreigners attending Champions Trophy': Pakistan intel
Pakistan's Intelligence Bureau has sounded a high alert over possible kidnapping threats from the Islamic State Khorasan Province (ISKP) amid the ongoing International Cricket Council (ICC) Champions Trophy 2025.
Taliban lifts ban on Afghan women-led radio station
The Taliban has lifted a three-week ban on Radio Begum, an Afghan radio station run by women.
Why Taliban has arrested British couple in their 70s
A British couple, both in their 70s, have been arrested by the Taliban in Afghanistan.
7 Punjabi travelers lined up and shot dead in Pakistan
Seven Punjabi travelers were shot dead by unidentified gunmen in Pakistan's Balochistan region late Tuesday night, AFP reported.
4.0-magnitude earthquake jolts Delhi-NCR, Bihar's Siwan
A 4.0 magnitude earthquake rattled the Delhi-National Capital Region (NCR) early Monday morning.
Trump signs orders targeting International Criminal Court, 'anti-Christian bias'
United States President Donald Trump signed two more executive orders on Thursday.
Taliban minister 'forced to flee' after speech supporting girls' education
Taliban's deputy foreign minister Mohammad Abbas Stanikzai has reportedly fled Afghanistan after publicly endorsing girls' education.
US deports 64 migrants to Guatemala on military plane
The United States has deported 64 migrants to Guatemala on a C-17 military transport plane. This is the third successful deportation flight to Guatemala since the adoption of the new strategy last week.
'UK forces executed fighting-age Afghans, had passes for murder': Inquiry
A public inquiry has exposed allegations of war crimes by the United Kingdom's special forces (UKSF) in Afghanistan.
In a first, India engages Taliban; here's what happened
Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri met Afghanistan's acting foreign minister, Amir Khan Muttaqi, in Dubai on Wednesday.