Gunmen kill 7 civilians in western Afghanistan, Taliban say
Attack in Herat province targeted people gathered in a popular leisure area; former president condemns it as “inhumane.”
Security
Afghanistan
Flooding in gold mine in Badakhshan kills three
Rescue efforts continue amid fears more workers may be trapped.
Security
UN agency says women, girls bear brunt of Taliban-Pakistan clashes
New analysis finds displacement, economic hardship and mobility restrictions are compounding risks for women amid escalating cross-border conflict.
Politics
Taliban defense minister calls dialogue key to regional security
Remarks come after China-hosted talks with Pakistan, as tensions remain unresolved.
Afghanistan
Floods in Afghanistan kill at least 93, affect over 73,000, UN says
Heavy rains and flash floods have struck nearly the entire country, damaging homes, farmland and infrastructure and leaving thousands in.
Afghanistan
Flood death toll in Afghanistan rises to 157
Taliban report widespread destruction of homes, farmland and roads after weeks of severe weather.
Amu Region, Politics
Regional bloc warns Afghanistan’s instability could threaten Central Asian borders
Officials from former countries in the region cite growing risks even as Taliban leaders seek to reassure neighbors on security.
Afghanistan, Health
In remote Bamiyan district, lack of health care forces patients on risky journeys
Residents of Yakawlang in Bamiyan province say long distances and scarce services are worsening illness — and, in some cases,.
Politics
Taliban official says Pakistan’s ‘illogical stance’ derailed China talks
Taliban deputy foreign minister calls Islamabad’s stance “unreasonable” after weeklong negotiations end without result.
Health, Taliban Internal Rift
Exclusive: Dismissed Taliban official reappointed in Health Ministry
Sources say Abdul Hakim Himmat, previously removed over misconduct, has returned to a key vaccination role amid concerns over a.