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Pakistan: Twelve soldiers killed in Taliban ambush

At least twelve Pakistani soldiers were killed early Saturday in an ambush carried out by Pakistani Taliban fighters in the country’s northwestern region near the Afghan border, according to local officials and security sources. The attack occurred around 4 a.m., when assailants positioned on......

Taliban resurgence in Pakistan leaves two paramilitaries dead

Two paramilitary officers were killed and five others injured during a clash with local Taliban fighters in the Swat district of northwestern Pakistan, officials confirmed on Thursday. The incident highlights growing fears among residents of a resurgence of the Tehrik-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP), whose......

Over 1,400 dead and 3,000 injured after deadly earthquake hits Afghanistan

On the third day of rescue operations in Afghanistan, hopes of finding survivors from the deadly earthquake are fading, while thousands of displaced families live in precarious conditions. A magnitude 6 earthquake struck the country from Sunday night to Monday, followed by additional tremors near the......

Global aid intensifies as Afghanistan battles earthquake and floods

Afghanistan is grappling with a series of overlapping crises, including a powerful earthquake that has killed over 620 people and injured more than 1,500, primarily in the eastern provinces. International aid efforts have surged in response, with United Nations agencies and humanitarian organizations......

Death toll from Afghanistan earthquake rises above 600

More than 620 people have been killed and over 1,500 injured after a powerful earthquake struck eastern Afghanistan, authorities announced on Monday. Rescue teams continue to search for survivors among the rubble. In one village alone, 30 victims were reported, but officials warn that the exact toll......

Taliban mark fourth anniversary of return to power amid mixed international stance

On Friday, August 15, the Taliban marked the fourth anniversary of their return to power in Afghanistan, buoyed by recent diplomatic recognition from Russia and hopeful that other nations might follow. Commemorations took place across several cities, including Kabul, where helicopters were scheduled......

Afghan Taliban and U.S. execute prisoner exchange

The Afghan Taliban government announced a prisoner swap with the United States, facilitated by Qatar. According to the Afghan foreign ministry, an Afghan national named Khan Mohammad, who had been serving a life sentence in California after being detained nearly two decades ago in Nangarhar Province,......

Cricket Australia Defends Afghanistan Boycott After Accusations of Hypocrisy

Cricket Australia (CA) has stood firm in its controversial decision to boycott bilateral series against Afghanistan while continuing to play the South Asian team in International Cricket Council (ICC) tournaments. The stance arises from concerns over the Taliban's policies restricting women's......

Taliban's Ban on MMA Leaves Afghan Fighters in Uncertainty

In a significant move that has sent shockwaves through the sports community, the Taliban has officially banned mixed martial arts (MMA) in Afghanistan. This decision has left many fighters in a state of limbo, grappling with the implications for their careers and the future of the sport in the country. The......