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Former Afghanistan fast bowler Zadran dies aged 38
Former Afghanistan fast bowler and "foundation-laying figure" Shapoor Zadran dies at the age of 38.
July 7, 2026Former Afghanistan pace bowler Shapoor Zadran dies aged 38 - Reuters
Former Afghanistan pace bowler Shapoor Zadran dies aged 38 Reuters
July 7, 2026Afghanistan says airstrikes launched on Pakistan; Islamabad says drones shot down - Reuters
Afghanistan says airstrikes launched on Pakistan; Islamabad says drones shot down Reuters
July 1, 2026Afghan Taliban launch strikes on border with Pakistan as tensions escalate
Pakistan's military says it shot down four rudimentary drones and will respond to any further provocation.
June 30, 2026Pakistani strikes kill dozens in Afghanistan
The Taliban government says civilians were killed, while Pakistan maintains they targeted militants.
June 29, 2026Pakistan launches deadly air strikes in Afghanistan, reigniting tensions
The fresh strikes come after weeks of relative calm in the restive border region between the two countries.
June 10, 2026Pakistani airstrikes kill at least 13 in Afghanistan, Taliban says - Reuters
Pakistani airstrikes kill at least 13 in Afghanistan, Taliban says Reuters
June 10, 2026She was told to marry in a country which bans girls' education. So she got in a taxi and fled
Nearly five years on from the school ban, young women say they have waved goodbye to their dreams.
May 24, 2026Selling children to survive: Afghan fathers forced to make impossible choices
In Afghanistan today, a staggering three in four people cannot meet their basic needs.
May 18, 2026Russia says it's establishing 'full partnership' with Afghan Taliban - Reuters
Russia says it's establishing 'full partnership' with Afghan Taliban Reuters
May 14, 2026UNICEF warns Afghanistan could lose up to 25,000 female health workers, teachers - Reuters
UNICEF warns Afghanistan could lose up to 25,000 female health workers, teachers Reuters
April 28, 2026Former Australian soldier speaks out against allegations of Afghan war crimes - Reuters
Former Australian soldier speaks out against allegations of Afghan war crimes Reuters
April 19, 2026China says Afghanistan and Pakistan agree to explore comprehensive solution in peace talks - Reuters
China says Afghanistan and Pakistan agree to explore comprehensive solution in peace talks Reuters
April 8, 2026Afghan Taliban says holding useful talks with Pakistan to resolve conflict - Reuters
Afghan Taliban says holding useful talks with Pakistan to resolve conflict Reuters
April 7, 2026Pakistan continuing military operations against Afghanistan, Pakistan foreign ministry says - Reuters
Pakistan continuing military operations against Afghanistan, Pakistan foreign ministry says Reuters
March 26, 2026US detainee Dennis Coyle released by Taliban after more than a year
The US declared Taliban-run Afghanistan as a state-sponsor of wrongful detention in early March.
March 24, 2026The fight to control the narrative in the Afghan-Pakistan conflict
The battle between the neighbouring countries is taking place as much online as it is on the ground.
March 21, 2026Afghan evacuees in limbo in Qatar camp accuse US of betrayal
More than 1,100 Afghans evacuated by the US fear their route to promised resettlement is closed for good.
March 19, 2026From sponsor to enemy: What's behind Pakistan's attack on Afghan Taliban? - Reuters
From sponsor to enemy: What's behind Pakistan's attack on Afghan Taliban? Reuters
March 17, 2026Afghanistan accuses Pakistan of killing hundreds in hospital strike
Islamabad denies targeting the rehab centre and said its strikes were aimed at military installations.
March 16, 2026Afghan asylum-seeker dies in ICE custody, US advocacy group says - Reuters
Afghan asylum-seeker dies in ICE custody, US advocacy group says Reuters
March 15, 2026China's mediation eases fighting between Pakistan, Afghanistan, sources say - Reuters
China's mediation eases fighting between Pakistan, Afghanistan, sources say Reuters
March 12, 2026US says UN aid to Afghanistan needs evaluation - Reuters
US says UN aid to Afghanistan needs evaluation Reuters
March 9, 2026Pakistan, Afghan Taliban forces clash as diplomatic efforts intensify - Reuters
Pakistan, Afghan Taliban forces clash as diplomatic efforts intensify Reuters
February 28, 2026Why are Afghanistan and Pakistan fighting?
The two sides have different versions of how and why the deadly dispute began.
February 27, 2026Pakistan defence minister says country in 'open war' with Afghanistan after strikes
The latest attacks by Pakistan follow months of clashes between the two countries. despite agreeing to a fragile ceasefire in October.
February 27, 2026What we know after latest escalation in Pakistan-Afghanistan tensions
Bombings by Pakistan are the most significant development in tensions between the two neighbours - though the physical impact remains unclear.
February 27, 2026What's behind the latest fighting between Afghanistan and Pakistan? - Reuters
What's behind the latest fighting between Afghanistan and Pakistan? Reuters
February 27, 2026How do Pakistan and Taliban Afghan militaries stack up as tensions flare? - Reuters
How do Pakistan and Taliban Afghan militaries stack up as tensions flare? Reuters
February 27, 2026Pakistan in an open war with Afghanistan, Pakistan defence minister says - Reuters
Pakistan in an open war with Afghanistan, Pakistan defence minister says Reuters
February 27, 2026Pakistan bombs targets in Afghan cities, minister calls it 'open war' - Reuters
Pakistan bombs targets in Afghan cities, minister calls it 'open war' Reuters
February 27, 2026Afghanistan launches 'retaliatory' attack on Pakistan, Taliban says
Islamabad says it is responding to the 'unprovoked fire' with both sides claiming to have inflicted casualties on the other.
February 26, 2026Pakistan, Afghan forces clash after days of hostilities - Reuters
Pakistan, Afghan forces clash after days of hostilities Reuters
February 26, 2026Pakistan, Afghan forces exchange fire after airstrikes deepen tensions - Reuters
Pakistan, Afghan forces exchange fire after airstrikes deepen tensions Reuters
February 24, 2026What's behind the latest tension between Afghanistan and Pakistan? - Reuters
What's behind the latest tension between Afghanistan and Pakistan? Reuters
February 24, 2026Human rights are under assault, says UN Secretary General - Reuters
Human rights are under assault, says UN Secretary General Reuters
February 23, 2026Pakistan launches deadly strikes on Afghanistan
Pakistan says the strikes were retaliation for recent suicide bombings in the country.
February 22, 2026Pakistan says it carried out cross-border strikes in Afghanistan - Reuters
Pakistan says it carried out cross-border strikes in Afghanistan Reuters
February 22, 2026MPs to discuss inquiry into trade envoy role after Andrew arrest
A cross-party committee will also look into the appointment and accountability of UK trade envoys.
February 21, 2026