WHO urges action against tobacco use in Afghanistan
Marking World No Tobacco Day, the WHO warned that tobacco and nicotine companies use flavors and additives to make their products more appealing and addictive....
Ex-soldier detained by Taliban in Badakhshan
The arrest comes amid UN reports about arbitrary detentions of former security personnel despite Taliban assurances of amnesty....
Moscow, Taliban sign military cooperation agreement: Report
The reported deal comes as Russia deepens engagement with the Taliban while continuing to voice concern about militant groups operating in Afghanistan....
China, Pakistan call for closer coordination on Afghanistan
Beijing and Islamabad welcomed recent trilateral talks with Taliban and pledged cooperation against militant groups they say threaten regional stability....
Taliban defense minister in Moscow for security meeting
The visit comes as Russian officials continue to voice concerns about militant groups operating in Afghanistan despite expanding ties with the Taliban....
Afghanistan, Uzbekistan businesses sign $210 million in agreements
The deals come weeks after companies from the two countries signed more than $100 million in trade and investment agreements in Kabul....
Pakistan PM vows to eradicate terrorism after deadly Quetta train blast
The attack came days after another surge in militant violence, underscoring Pakistan’s growing security challenges....
Four Killed in gunfight near Kabul forex market
The dead included the son of a former MP as Taliban described the shooting as the result of a personal dispute....