Representatives of Pakistan and Afghanistan are holding talks in Qatar after Islamabad's airstrikes on the neighboring country. Kabul ordered its troops to observe a ceasefire, and Pakistan will also refrain from attacks.
On October 15, Kabul was hit by airstrikes from the Pakistani armed forces. Clashes erupted on the Afghan-Pakistani border, leading to civilian and military casualties.
The escalation in the Middle East region began after Pakistani airstrikes, to which Afghanistan responded with fire. The number of dead and wounded is increasing, and border crossings have been closed.
Fierce fighting between Taliban forces and the Pakistani army began along the entire Durand Line on the Afghan-Pakistani border. The Taliban claimed responsibility for deadly attacks that killed 20 security personnel and three civilians.
The Permanent People's Tribunal is holding its first International Forum in Madrid, examining human rights violations against women in Afghanistan under the Taliban regime. Activists and lawyers are presenting evidence, and a verdict is expected in December 2025.
The General Directorate of Intelligence of the Taliban movement is tightening control over the activities of Russian and Belarusian agents in Afghanistan. Taliban special services suspect them of attempting to provoke tensions between East and West.
After a complete internet shutdown in Afghanistan on September 30, access to the network is gradually being restored today.
In Afghanistan, a complete internet shutdown occurred in the morning, accompanied by disruptions in telephone communications. The Taliban explains this as measures to ensure morality and control over the information space.
Brigadier General Roman Hyt'ha of the Czech army sustained serious injuries in a knife attack on Friday morning. Military police are investigating the incident, which may involve two servicemen.
NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte announced that Ukraine will continuously receive American weapons, financed by NATO countries under the PURL initiative. $2 billion has already been allocated for aid packages.
The US Department of Defense is preparing to appeal to President Donald Trump to approve the execution of Nidal Hasan, who committed a shooting at Fort Hood in 2009. This could be the first execution of a US serviceman in over six decades.
The Chief of Staff of the Armed Forces of the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan stated that Afghanistan is a fully independent country. Donald Trump had previously demanded that the Afghan authorities return Bagram base to US control.
Donald Trump stated that the airbase was allegedly "built by Americans," although in reality, it was built in the 1950s and used by Soviet troops.
US President Donald Trump commented on the invasion of Estonian airspace by three Russian MiG-31 fighter jets, stating that he does not like it and it could become a big problem. He also announced negotiations on regaining control of Bagram Air Base in Afghanistan.
The Taliban has banned books written by women and 18 academic subjects in Afghan universities, including human rights and gender studies. This decision also applies to books by Iranian authors, creating a significant gap in education.
Donald Trump has stated his desire to keep Bagram Air Base in Afghanistan, which the US handed over to Afghan forces in July 2021. He considers the withdrawal of troops from the base a mistake by the Biden administration.
Estonia will continue to provide aid to Ukraine at 0. 25% of its GDP, which amounts to over 100 million euros. Estonian Defense Minister Hanno Pevkur confirmed the support, including training and IT solutions in the defense sector.
On September 11, 2001, 19 Al-Qaeda terrorists hijacked four planes, directing them at the Twin Towers, the Pentagon, and a field in Pennsylvania. 2,977 people died, which led to a radical rethinking of airport security systems worldwide.
The body of a man, approximately 40 years old, was found in a forest near Marcinkonys on the border of Lithuania and Belarus. Police are investigating the incident, suspecting that he is an illegal migrant, possibly one of three Iranian citizens who previously got lost in the area.
An earthquake of magnitude 4. 9 occurred in the Turkish province of Balıkesir. Tremors were also felt in Izmir and Istanbul.
The US Armed Forces Transportation Command recognized AAL Group Ltd as unsuitable for cooperation due to possible ties with the Russian military-industrial complex. However, the State Aviation Service of Ukraine entrusted this company with supporting repair documentation for Mi-8 helicopters.
A 6. 0 magnitude earthquake struck Afghanistan on August 31, killing over 1,400 people and destroying 5,400 homes. An expert explained that the region is seismically active due to the friction of tectonic plates, and local buildings do not meet safety standards.
An earthquake of magnitude 6. 0 in Afghanistan's eastern Kunar province has killed over 1,400 people and destroyed 5,400 homes. Rescue efforts are ongoing, and the international community is providing assistance.
The death toll from the earthquake in Afghanistan has risen to 1,124 people. More than 3,251 people were injured, and over 8,000 homes were destroyed.
In Afghanistan, a 6-magnitude earthquake claimed the lives of 812 people and injured 2800. Authorities are appealing for international aid, as the country is already struggling with humanitarian crises.
A 6. 0 magnitude earthquake struck eastern Afghanistan, killing at least 250 people and injuring hundreds. Rescue operations are ongoing, and the death toll may rise.
Colonel Rivo Meimer reported the death of Estonian volunteer Olev Roost, who fought as part of the 3rd Separate Special Operations Regiment of Ukraine. Roost became the fifth Estonian volunteer to die in Ukraine, having experience serving in Afghanistan and Mali.
Ksenia Semenova, President of the Kyiv Aviation Institute, states that the inaction of the State Aviation Service undermines the future of aviation. The decision to transfer the documentation support for Mi-8 helicopters to a company with Russian ties caused a stir.
In Afghanistan, at least 25 people died and nearly 30 were injured in a road accident. The bus plunged from a rocky embankment in Kabul province due to driver negligence.
The State Aviation Service transferred the authority to repair Mi-8 helicopters to the foreign company AAL Group Ltd, which has ties to the Russian defense complex. Experts consider this a threat to Ukraine's national security.
