Afghanistan flood death toll rises to 189
Taliban authorities report widespread destruction of homes, farmland and infrastructure as severe weather continues.
Afghanistan
Security, South Asia
Two killed in attack on Hazaras in Quetta, Pakistan
Sources say assailants opened fire on a group traveling by rickshaw, wounding three others.
Human Rights, Security
Bennett seeks independent probe into deadly Herat attack
Richard Bennett says the assault fits a “concerning pattern” of violence against minority communities in Afghanistan.
Human Rights, Women
Women excluded from Afghanistan’s medical exit exam for fourth year
Taliban continue to bar female graduates from mandatory licensing test, worsening shortages in a fragile health system.
Security
Afghanistan: Sources say 12 people killed in Herat shooting
Attack near a Shiite shrine leaves at least 20 wounded, with some in critical condition.
Security
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.”
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.