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Kabul

March 17, 2026

Afghan officials say hundreds killed in Pakistani airstrike on Kabul

Afghanistan authorities have said that hundreds were killed and injured after Pakistan’s airstrike hit a drug rehabilitation centre in Kabul on Monday.

Body bags used to illustrate this story (Credit: X)
February 27, 2026

China urges swift ceasefire as Pakistan strikes Afghan cities

China has called for dialogue following the military escalation between Pakistan and Afghanistan that saw Pakistani forces strike Afghan cities overnight.

Xi Jinping
February 18, 2026

Afghan police arrest 123 in anti-drug operations, seize 50,000 stimulants

Authorities said they recovered more than 2,000 intoxicating tablets.

Afghanistan
September 2, 2025

EU donates €1 million in earthquake relief for Afghanistan

The funding comes in addition to €161 million previously allocated in 2025 for humanitarian organisations active in Afghanistan.

Earthquake
September 1, 2025

Over 250 dead, 500 injured as earthquake rocks Afghanistan

At least 250 people have died and more than 500 others have been injured in Afghanistan after an earthquake struck late on Sunday.

Afghanistan quake
July 29, 2025

Afghan police burst criminal gang, recover 100 stolen cars

The suspects were alleged to have confessed to the crime.

Afghan police officers
June 24, 2025

Two to spend 18 months in prison for extramarital sex

Taliban officials say the enforcement of sharia, or strict Islamic law, is essential to reducing crime and ensuring public safety.

Court
November 7, 2024

56 tonnes of expired food, medicine destroyed in Southern Afghanistan

Similar burnings of outdated drugs and food have been conducted in other cities, including the capital, Kabul, in recent months.

September 30, 2024

Afghanistan arrests terrorists involved in attack on Spanish tourists, others

Four people, including three Spanish nationals, were killed, while seven others, including four foreign tourists, were wounded in a shooting attack.

Afghan military
August 13, 2024

Pakistan, Afghanistan border crossing closed after deadly clashes

Hundreds of Pakistani families fled their homes from villages near the border overnight after the clashes began, Mr Ali said.

Clashes