EU’s Kallas calls for talks, not airstrikes, in Pakistan-Taliban dispute
Speaking in Islamabad, the EU’s top diplomat warned that recent fighting between Pakistan and Taliban has had serious humanitarian consequences....
3.7 million children in Afghanistan face acute malnutrition, WHO says
Nearly 95,000 children are expected to suffer from life-threatening severe acute malnutrition with medical complications, the agency says....
309 aid organizations active across Afghanistan, UN agency says
A total of 309 humanitarian organizations were active across Afghanistan during the first three months of 2026, delivering assistance in 401 districts nationwid...
Kohli leads Bengaluru to second straight IPL title
Virat Kohli scored an unbeaten 75 as Royal Challengers Bengaluru defeated Gujarat Titans by five wickets to retain the Indian Premier League championship....
UN documents 21 cases of sexual violence by Taliban against women, girls
The report says Taliban officials and security personnel were implicated in rape, gang rape, forced marriage and other abuses in 2025....
Netherlands to grant asylum to most Afghan women, girls
The Dutch government said worsening conditions under Taliban rule mean Afghan women and girls will qualify for protection in the vast majority of cases....
Pakistan raises Afghanistan-based militancy in talks with Rubio
Islamabad said its foreign minister discussed terrorism, security cooperation and regional stability with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio during a meeting in ...
Truck carrying returnees crashes in eastern Afghanistan, killing 18
The victims, including 10 children and five women, were among migrants recently returned from Pakistan, officials said....