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.
Politics
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.
Security
Mines, unexploded ordnance killed 96 in Afghanistan over past year
Hundreds of casualties, many of them children, highlight growing risks as funding cuts sharply reduce demining capacity.
Afghanistan
Floods close key highways in Afghanistan as death toll passes 100
Major routes linking Kabul, Kandahar and Herat are cut off as weeks of heavy rains deepen a nationwide humanitarian crisis.
Politics, Taliban Internal Rift
Four Taliban health officials released on bail after corruption arrests: Sources
Move follows intelligence raids on ministry offices and the minister’s residence.
Afghanistan
Six killed as house roofs collapse in Nangarhar
Deadly incidents in Nangarhar come amid weeks of heavy rains and flooding that have devastated much of the country.
Security
Taliban claim seizure of Pakistani border post as clashes continue
Incident in Khost comes as cross-border fighting enters its sixth week and talks in China show little sign of a.