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Taliban claim major assault on Pakistani military posts as border fighting escalates

Afghanistan says at least 12 civilians killed and nearly 100 injured in latest clashes

The Independent UK

New Pakistan-Afghanistan Border Clashes Kill Dozens, Officials Say

Dozens of troops and civilians were killed in a fresh round of border skirmishes between Pakistan and Afghanistan on Wednesday, officials on both sides of the frontier said, as clashes entered their second week.

International Business Times

They fought with Britain and US in Afghanistan – now Taliban are taking their revenge

After the Taliban takeover of Kabul in 2021, Britain pledged sanctuary to Afghans who faced reprisals for working with UK forces – but thousands are still waiting. Now, as Britain drags its heels, we have verified the killings of more than 100 ex-Afghan forces in the country since 2023 –…

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Afghanistan says more than a dozen civilians killed in renewed border fighting with Pakistan

The Taliban government in Afghanistan says more than a dozen Afghan civilians were killed and over 100 others were wounded in renewed fighting with Pakistan

The Independent UK

Pakistan reports a new clash with Afghan forces along northwest border

Pakistan's state-run media say clashes have erupted between Pakistani and Afghan forces in a remote northwestern border region

The Independent UK

VPN usage up 35,000% in Afghanistan as authorities restrict access to social media – here's what we know

About a week after a complete internet shutdown that lasted 48 hours, Proton VPN recorded spikes in usage of +35,000% above baseline as Afghans look for ways to stay online.

TechRadar

Thousands of Afghan refugees return from Pakistan as border tensions boil over

As Taliban forces hit back at Islamabad over alleged air raids inside Afghan territory, waves of refugees returning from Pakistan are struggling to rebuild their lives in Taliban-run Afghanistan.

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Behind India’s pivot in Kabul: Counter to Pak ‘strategic depth’, a key trade route

The recent visit of Afghanistan’s acting foreign minister, Amir Khan Muttaqi, to India marked another step in New Delhi’s gradual recalibration of ties with the Taliban leadership in Kabul. This aligns with how India has been reassessing its terms of engagement with the Taliban even before the militia regained power…

Newslaundry

Growing number of US veterans face arrest over Ice raid protests

Veterans are facing federal charges after protesting Ice sweeps and Trump’s national guard deployments. The justice department claims the veterans were violent

The Guardian - US

Afghanistan vs Bangladesh LIVE: Cricket score and updates from Afghanistan v Bangladesh in UAE 2025

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The Independent UK

Pakistan and Afghanistan border closure extends into second day after deadly clashes

Officials say the closure of border crossings for bilateral trade between Afghanistan and Pakistan has extended into a second day after deadly weekend clashes spiked tensions

The Independent UK

‘An environment of terror’: deadly resurgence of Pakistan Taliban gathers pace

Surge in militancy in region bordering Afghanistan is now one of greatest security threats facing Islamabad

The Guardian - UK

Trump says he wants to solve this global conflict next

US president mentions Nobel Peace Prize as he offers to broker peace in South Asia

The Independent UK

Afghanistan says it killed dozens of Pakistani soldiers in overnight border clashes

Afghanistan said the soldiers were killed in response to what it called repeated violations of its territory and airspace.

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The Independent UK

Taliban minister confronted over women’s rights during rare press conference for female journalists

Foreign minister is on a week-long visit to India

The Independent UK

Pakistan closes border with Afghanistan as Taliban claims 58 soldiers killed in major attack

Pakistan shuts its border crossings with Afghanistan as it promises ‘befitting reply like India’

International Business Times

Pakistan-Afghan Border Crossings Closed After Heavy Clashes

Key border crossings between Pakistan and Afghanistan were closed on Sunday after fierce clashes erupted overnight following Taliban accusations that Islamabad had carried out air strikes this week, officials said.

The Independent UK

Afghanistan says it has killed 58 Pakistani soldiers in overnight border operations

Afghanistan says it has killed 58 Pakistani soldiers in overnight border operations, in response to what it called repeated violations of its territory and airspace

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The Guardian - UK

Heavy clashes erupt along Pakistan-Afghanistan border

Escalation comes after Pakistani airstrike in Kabul, with Taliban launching reprisals against military posts

International Business Times

Pakistani Taliban Claim Attacks That Killed 23 In Northwest

The Pakistani Taliban on Saturday claimed responsibility for deadly attacks in several northwestern districts that killed 20 security officials and three civilians.

The Independent UK

Taliban’s ‘restriction on women’ at press event in India sparks anger: ‘Unacceptable’

India is hosting the Taliban minister during a high profile but controversial visit as it seeks to upgrade its diplomatic ties with Afghanistan’s hardline Islamist regime

Newslaundry

‘Allowed to bring discrimination’: Women reporters shut out of Taliban minister’s Delhi presser

Several Indian journalists on Friday criticised the exclusion of women reporters from a press conference held in New Delhi by Taliban-controlled Afghanistan’s Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi. Many described the move as “unacceptable” and questioned how it was permitted on Indian soil.

The Independent UK

Afghanistan vs Bangladesh LIVE: Cricket score and updates from Afghanistan v Bangladesh in UAE 2025

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International Business Times

India To Upgrade Afghan Mission To Full Embassy

India will upgrade its technical mission in Afghanistan to a full embassy, Foreign Minister Subrahmanyam Jaishankar said Friday, as he met his counterpart from Kabul in New Delhi.

The Independent UK

India says it will reopen embassy in Kabul as it hosts Taliban foreign minister for controversial visit

Amir Khan Muttaqi is one of a number of Taliban leaders facing UN sanctions, including travel bans and asset freezes

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