Taliban appoint sanctioned commander Mohammad Fazel as transport minister
Fazel is one of the Taliban’s most senior military figures and has long been part of the Taliban's leadership circle.
Politics, Security
Security
CSTO warns militant groups in Afghanistan threaten regional security
Russian Security Council Secretary Sergei Shoigu expressed concern about the security situation along Afghanistan’s border with Tajikistan.
Security
Unexploded ordnance blast kills two children in eastern Afghanistan
The incident happened when children threw an unexploded shell they had found into a fire, the statement said.
Security
UNSC says al Qaeda’s Indian Subcontinent leaders based in Kabul
The report says Taliban authorities had afforded TTP greater freedom of movement and operational support inside Afghanistan.
Security
Pakistan defense minister says possible Afghanistan strike could come before Ramadan
“My personal view is that it will be before Ramadan; there are about 10 to 12 days left until Ramadan,”.
Security, South Asia
Lavrov says counterterrorism in Afghanistan among BRICS priorities
Lavrov said India was also placing emphasis on food and energy security, as well as information and communications technology security.
Security
Taliban factions clash over gold mine in northern Afghanistan
Residents said the dispute centred on control and management of the Awishahr gold mine, with competition over economic resources in the area escalating into.
Security
Pakistan’s president claims Afghanistan has become haven for militants
Pakistan has repeatedly accused militant groups of operating from Afghanistan’s territory since the Taliban returned to power in 2021, allegations.
Security
UNAMA says border clashes killed 70 civilians in Afghanistan in late 2025
UNAMA says heavy fighting involving artillery, mortar fire and aerial attacks was reported in several border provinces.
Human Rights, Security
UNAMA says 14 former security personnel killed in Afghanistan in three months
UNAMA said some of those targeted had recently returned to the country from Iran and Pakistan.