Afghanistan
UN says two staff members detained in Afghanistan have been freed
The two Afghan staff members of the UN's Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) were detained in the western city of Herat on August 9, following a string of detentions by Taliban authorities.
Afghan journalist explains her escape from Taliban after restrictions on women in broadcasting
Five years after Taliban takeover, Afghan women remain trapped in deepening rights crisis
Taliban celebrate ‘victory day’ five years after seizing power in Afghanistan
US designates Sudanese Muslim Brotherhood as global terrorist group
The Sudanese Muslim Brotherhood uses unrestrained violence against civilians to undermine efforts to resolve the conflict in Sudan and advance its violent Islamist ideology,” the statement read.
Pakistan bombs airline fuel depot in Afghanistan, Taliban says
Following Beijing's stepped up mediation efforts, no Pakistani air strikes were reported by either side in over a week until the bombing in Kandahar.
Will Iran’s regime collapse lead to stability or chaos? - opinion
What will happen if Iranian citizens are once again encouraged by foreign leaders including President Donald Trump to take to the streets is impossible to predict.
US calls to reassess Afghanistan aid over Taliban policies, growing humanitarian crisis
"In light of the Taliban's intransigence, we must carefully evaluate the utility of international assistance and engagement in Afghanistan," Waltz said.
Pakistan-Afghanistan border forces continue to clash as UN says war displaces 100,000
Combat has included Pakistani air strikes on Taliban government installations, such as the Bagram air base north of the Afghan capital Kabul.
Pakistan-Afghan border residents consider fleeing as shelling enters seventh day
South Asian allies-turned-foes have engaged in their worst fighting in years following Pakistani airstrikes on major Afghan cities last week.
Russian report highlights ongoing terror threats in Afghanistan, challenges Taliban control
Regional security officials say cross-border threats could intensify for Central Asia and Pakistan as armed groups expand their footprint.
At least 42 civilians killed in Afghanistan in conflict with Pakistan, UN agency says
The UN reports 42 civilian deaths and 104 injuries as the deadly Afghanistan-Pakistan conflict enters its sixth day, with heavy casualties on both sides and growing humanitarian concerns.
Pakistan and Afghan Taliban enter fourth day of violent conflict along shared border
The current fighting marks the latest episode of escalation between the two Muslim states after weeks of escalating tensions and is their most significant conflict since 2021.
WATCH: Protesters storm American consulate in Pakistan following announcement of Khamenei's death
Separately, Afghanistan said it was firing at Pakistani jets in Kabul after blasts and gunfire rocked the capital on Sunday.
