Afghanistan
Russia says it's establishing 'full-fledged partnership' with Afghan Taliban
Russia sees a need to work with Kabul as it faces a major security threat from Islamist militant groups based in a string of countries from Afghanistan to the Middle East.
Iranian regime relying on foreign militias to bolster security efforts, suppress protests - report
Fourteen Pakistani police officers killed in car bombing, ambush in Bannu
Arrest of Pakistani journalist spurs dispute over Al-Qaida allegations
Immigration overhaul ordered by Trump following National Guard shooting
Trump orders a sweeping review of asylum cases and Green Cards after a National Guard shooting.
What we know about Afghan nat'l suspected of shooting two guardsmen near White House - explainer
US Attorney General Pam Bondi told Fox News the US government plans to bring terrorism charges against Lakanwal and seek a sentence of life in prison "at a minimum."
Why are tensions flaring again between Afghanistan and Pakistan? - explainer
Taliban claim Pakistani air strikes in eastern Afghanistan killed 9 children and a woman. Tensions rise amid cross-border attacks and accusations involving militants and India.
Nine children killed in Pakistani attack in Afghan province, Taliban says
Pakistani airstrikes in Afghanistan’s Khost province killed nine children and a woman, the Taliban say, escalating already fraught cross-border relations.
Afghan Abdullah Haji Zada sentenced to 15 years after planning terror attack in US Election Day
“Today’s sentence, and Zada’s [...] removal from the United States, reflect [...] his betrayal and our commitment to use every tool at our disposal to detect and disrupt such plots," said Eisenberg.
Taliban policing hospital entrances, denying entry to women without complete burqa covering - MSF
The report comes after women were left laying in rubble for hours, waiting for female rescuers following an earthquake.
Afghanistan shifts trade to Iran route to avoid Pakistan closures
Afghanistan's reliance on Pakistan's ports has long given Islamabad leverage to press Kabul over Pakistani militants sheltering across the border.
Taliban deputy PM orders traders to cut ties with Pakistan amid exploitation claims
Due to deteriorating relations, the Taliban instructed traders to find new trade routes outside of Pakistan. The move primarily affects pharmaceutical imports and transit dealings.
UN warns of looming famine in Sudan, Gaza among numerous hotspots
UN agencies warn millions face famine in Sudan, Gaza, Yemen, and other hotspots, calling for urgent funding as global aid cuts leave emergency responses crippled.
Afghanistan economic recovery buckles as nine in 10 families go hungry or into debt, UNDP says
Over 4.5 million returnees and restricted female employment are buckling Afghanistan's economy, forcing 90% of households into debt and food insecurity, UN data shows.
