Taliban say talks with Pakistan concluded with ‘constructive discussions’
Weeklong Urumqi negotiations yield pledges to ease tensions amidst weeks of deadly cross-border clashes.
Politics
Afghanistan
Afghanistan flood death toll rises to 148
Nearly two weeks of heavy rains and flooding have affected 28 provinces, with more severe weather forecast.
Politics
China says Taliban, Pakistan agree to seek early easing of tensions
Weeklong talks in Urumqi yield commitments to dialogue, though key disputes remain unresolved.
Afghanistan
Floods, roof collapse kill seven in eastern Afghanistan
Separate incidents in Nangarhar highlight mounting toll from weeks of heavy rains and floods that have killed more than 110.
Politics
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.
Politics
Muttaqi voices cautious optimism on talks with Pakistani in China
Taliban foreign minister voices cautious optimism as negotiations in Urumqi continue amid ongoing clashes and competing demands.
Afghanistan
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.
Security
In letter to UN, Karzai urges condemnation of Pakistani strikes
Former president says attacks violate international law as cross-border fighting displaces tens of thousands.
Afghanistan
Afghanistan: Floods, house collapses kill 16 in Nangarhar
Separate incidents in Nangarhar underscore growing toll from weeks of heavy rains across the country.
Afghanistan, Health
ICRC says Afghanistan’s health system under strain as aid needs rise
Red Cross reports 1.2 million patients treated at supported clinics, as demand for care grows amid economic hardship and declining.