Recent earthquake in northern Afghanistan destroyed over 1,300 homes: WHO
The hardest-hit areas were the northern provinces of Samangan and Balkh, where most of the destruction and casualties were reported.
Afghanistan
Security
Pakistan, Taliban blame each other for initiating border clash at Spin Boldak
The Pakistani military denied the claims, blaming the Taliban for initiating the gunfire.
Afghanistan
Locals fund new school construction in Ghazni
The school, named “Shaheed Mohammad Hassan,” was built at a cost of 2 million afghanis (approximately $30,000 USD).
Security
Clashes erupt between Taliban, Pakistani forces amid ongoing talks
Eyewitnesses reported that Pakistani forces fired heavy artillery, and gunfire could be heard across the border zone.
Politics
Taliban, Pakistan begin third round of talks in Istanbul
Leading the negotiations are Abdul Haq Wasiq, the head of Taliban intelligence, and Asim Munir Malik, Pakistan’s intelligence chief.
Security
Ex-minister Mustafa Kazemi, MPs remembered on 18th anniversary of Baghlan attack
The November 2007 explosion targeted a parliamentary delegation visiting a sugar factory in Pul-e-Khumri.
Afghanistan
Afghanistan’s opium cultivation drops, but synthetic drug trade and trafficking routes expand, UN says
The 2025 Afghanistan Opium Survey by the UNODC found that land under poppy cultivation has shrunk to 10,200 hectares.
Security
Terror threats from Afghanistan remains serious concern, Russian security chief says
Shoigu reiterated that Russia has recognized the Taliban and continues to provide humanitarian assistance to the Afghan people.
Women
UN suspends aid operations at Afghanistan-Iran border
According to the UN, over 60 percent of those arriving at Islam Qala are women and children, and nearly one-third.
Security
Explosion damages mosque in eastern Afghanistan, injuring local imam
The cause of the explosion remains unclear, and no group has claimed responsibility.