Muttaqi says Taliban are ‘very serious’ about regional security amid Pakistan tensions
Muttaqi vowed to prevent use of Afghanistan’s soil for attacks as talks with Pakistan continue without clear progress....
China says Taliban, Pakistan agree to seek early easing of tensions
Weeklong talks in Urumqi yield commitments to dialogue, though key disputes remain unresolved....
Former Australian soldier held without bail on Afghanistan war crimes charges
Ben Roberts-Smith faces multiple counts of murder and complicity in killings of unarmed Afghans during deployments....
Afghanistan’s floods death toll rises to 110
The flooding, which began on March 26, has impacted more than 20 provinces across eastern, western, northern and central Afghanistan....
Floods close key highways in Afghanistan as death toll passes 100
Major routes linking Kabul, Kandahar and Herat are cut off as weeks of heavy rains deepen a nationwide humanitarian crisis....
Afghanistan, Uzbekistan businesses sign $65 million in deals
Private-sector forum in eastern Uzbekistan highlights growing economic ties as regional trade gains importance....
Taliban leader orders replacement of ‘foreign terms’ in official documents
Directive mandates sweeping language changes across state institutions, deepening a broader shift in terminology that critics say marginalizes widely used langu...
China backs Taliban-Pakistan talks to ease tensions
Beijing says it is playing a constructive role as negotiations begin in Urumqi, while Pakistan presses for action on militant groups....