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The Taliban have signed a military-technical cooperation agreement with Belarus with Russia's assistance. India may finance the purchases amid tensions with Pakistan.
Pakistani fighter jets struck suspected militant hideouts in eastern Afghanistan. Kabul reported at least three deaths.
On September 11, 2001, 2,977 people were killed as a result of al-Qaeda attacks in the United States. The tragedy changed aviation, politics, and the fight against terrorism.
According to Ukraine's Foreign Intelligence Service, official Minsk is deepening ties with authoritarian regimes against the backdrop of its isolation from the West. In particular, Belarus is preparing a visa-free regime with North Korea and has also received Afghan Taliban members.
The Taliban’s new laws ban demonstrations and increase the period of detention without charges to 10 days. Human rights defenders condemned the regulations.
Taliban strengthens military presence in Badakhshan province after attacks by the newly formed "Sepah-e Mihan Front" and "Afghanistan Freedom Front". Sources report preparation for a large-scale operation and strengthening of security measures.
The Taliban movement has introduced a ban on smartphones for civil servants in Afghanistan. For violations, devices will be destroyed, and owners will be punished according to Sharia law.
Thirteen people were killed as a result of overnight Pakistani strikes on Afghanistan's eastern provinces. The Taliban accuses the neighboring country of attacking civilian homes.
In Herat province, security forces used weapons and whips to disperse a rally against the detention of women. Witnesses report injuries and a fatality.
The US is seeking countries to resettle thousands of Afghans, including Congo. At the same time, Washington has authorized the entry of tens of thousands of white South Africans.
Archewell is set to adapt Adam Jowett's book about British military battles against the Taliban. The screenplay for the project will be written by Oscar nominee Matt Charman.
Pakistan allowed Iranian military aircraft to be stationed at its bases for protection against US attacks. Islamabad and the Taliban officially deny these facts.
A suicide bomber detonated a vehicle near a security post in Pakistan's Bannu. Due to the attack and the subsequent building collapse, the number of police officers killed has risen to 14.
In Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, a suicide bomber detonated a vehicle near a security post. The attack killed three police officers, and others may be trapped under the rubble.
FIFA has changed the rules to allow exiled Afghan female footballers to participate in official matches. The players are preparing for the 2028 Olympic Games qualifiers.
The UN mission reported 143 deaths as a result of Pakistan's airstrike on a rehabilitation center. The Taliban claim a significantly higher number of casualties.
At least 400 people were killed in an airstrike on a drug rehabilitation clinic in Kabul. Pakistan denies attacking civilians and reports the destruction of warehouses.
Afghan authorities confirmed the shelling of Pakistani aircraft over Kabul, which caused explosions. This was in response to previous Pakistani strikes on Afghan territory.
The Taliban movement has stated its readiness for dialogue with Islamabad after the bombing of military facilities in Kabul and Kandahar. Pakistan launched airstrikes in response to attacks by Afghan forces, accusing the Taliban of harboring militants.
This was the culmination of months of mutual accusations and territorial disputes. In such a situation, Ukraine has to act in conditions of multi-vector turbulence.
Pakistani border guards and the Taliban engaged in a two-hour battle using heavy weapons. Both sides report significant losses and the capture of border posts.
The Pakistani military carried out airstrikes on the eastern provinces of Afghanistan, targeting militant camps. This was in response to recent terrorist attacks in Pakistan, which resulted in numerous casualties.
In Islamabad, a suicide bomber blew himself up in a Shia mosque during prayers, killing at least 31 people and wounding over 160. Guards tried to stop the attacker, who opened fire before activating explosives.
Russia has almost doubled its exports of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) to Central Asia and Afghanistan, reaching 1. 016 million metric tons from January to November 2025. This happened after the EU imposed restrictions on the import of Russian propane and butane in December 2024.
Several countries held talks in Iran, agreeing to deepen coordination and calling for the lifting of sanctions against Kabul. Afghanistan, led by the Taliban movement, refused to participate despite an invitation.
Tajikistan and Russia are negotiating joint patrolling of the border with Afghanistan after attacks that killed five Chinese citizens. Russia may use helicopters to patrol the 1,344-kilometer border.
The US Citizenship and Immigration Services has suspended processing all entry requests from Afghanistan pending a review of security protocols. This decision was made after two National Guardsmen were wounded in Washington by Afghan Rahmanullah Lakhanwal, who fled the Taliban in 2021.
The German government is offering Afghans in Pakistan financial payments to forgo resettlement in Germany. This is part of a tougher migration policy amid the growing popularity of the right-wing populist party.
A 6. 3 magnitude earthquake struck northern Afghanistan, killing at least 20 people and injuring over 320. The death toll is expected to rise further as rescue efforts continue.
The Portuguese Parliament has passed a bill banning the wearing of face-covering clothing for religious or gender reasons, including the burqa and niqab. The document provides for fines ranging from 200 to 4000 euros for violations, but the president can veto it.