Sources: One journalist killed, another wounded in border clashes
Both journalists were affiliated with the Taliban-controlled state broadcaster....
Taliban, Pakistani forces clash in Paktika as border tensions escalate
The fighting erupted in the Qamaruddin Gate and Khan Mohammad Gate areas of Terwo district and was ongoing as of midday....
Pakistan’s defense minister: Taliban are ‘our own product’
Asif added that tensions with the Taliban remain a priority issue for Islamabad and could potentially be resolved through mediation by Qatar or Saudi Arabia....
Salang Pass to close for 10 days for repairs, Taliban say
The Salang Pass is a key highway that connects nine northern provinces to Kabul and to eastern Afghanistan....
Kandahar doctors say Taliban pressure has forced some to quit jobs
Doctors estimate there are over 8,000 pharmacies in Kandahar, yet only about 30 percent hold official licenses or rented licenses....
After Israel‑Hamas swap, world leaders sign Gaza ceasefire framework
Earlier, Hamas and Israel carried out a large prisoner swap: Hamas released 20 Israeli captives held in Gaza, and Israel freed nearly 2,000 Palestinians from it...
Pakistan, Taliban escalate war of words amid protest tensions
The Taliban’s statement referred to the protests as peaceful and called on Islamabad to respect the rights of civilians....
First Israeli captives released under cease-fire deal; Trump arrives in Israel
Families on both sides have been awaiting the exchanges, which come after weeks of intense negotiations....