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Iran warns of strikes on US bases amid ongoing nuclear talks

Afghanistan, Feb. 8 -- Iran warned it would target US bases in the Middle East if attacked, while nuclear talks with Washington continue amid regional tensions. The United States and Iran agreed to c... Read More


UNAMA Reports Killings, Arrests, Public Punishments in Afghanistan

Afghanistan, Feb. 8 -- A new UNAMA quarterly report covering October to December 2025 highlights ongoing human rights concerns across Afghanistan, including killings, detentions and civilian protectio... Read More


Pakistan arrests four, including alleged mastermind, over Islamabad mosque bombing

Afghanistan, Feb. 8 -- Pakistan arrested four suspects, including the mastermind, after a suicide bombing on a Shiite mosque in Islamabad killed dozens and wounded worshippers. Pakistan's Interior Mi... Read More


17 armed clashes reported on border last year between Afghanistan and Tajikistan

Afghanistan, Feb. 8 -- Tajikistan's officials report 17 armed clashes with traffickers along Afghanistan border, underscoring rising security risks and increased narcotics seizures last year overall. ... Read More


UN Says 70 Civilians Killed, 477 Injured in Afghanistan-Pakistan Border Clashes

Afghanistan, Feb. 8 -- UN report shows border clashes between Afghanistan and Pakistan killed 70 civilians, injured 477, escalating regional tensions and humanitarian concerns last year. The UN Assis... Read More


UN: Afghanistan Still Among Most Dangerous for Mothers, Newborns

Afghanistan, Feb. 8 -- UN agency warns Afghanistan remains among the most dangerous places for mothers and newborns, as funding cuts threaten essential health services nationwide. The UN Population F... Read More


Over 2,000 Islamic State detainees transferred from Syria to Iraq, officials say

Afghanistan, Feb. 8 -- Iraq says hundreds of detained Islamic State members are being transferred from Syria as Baghdad expands efforts to prisons and pursue prosecutions. Iraqi security spokesman Sa... Read More


Farid Basharat stays unbeaten in UFC with win over Brazilian opponent

Afghanistan, Feb. 8 -- Farid Basharat preserved his unbeaten UFC record after defeating his Brazilian opponent, taking another important step forward in his professional fighting career. Farid Bashar... Read More


UN expert says Afghanistan unsafe for return of many refugees

Afghanistan, Feb. 8 -- Richard Bennett, the UN special rapporteur on human rights in Afghanistan, warned in Lahore that deporting Afghan refugees exposes them to serious human rights risks. Speaking ... Read More


China Biotechnology Plant Blast Kills 8 in Shanxi

Afghanistan, Feb. 8 -- Eight people were killed after an explosion struck a biotechnology company in northern China, triggering arrests and an ongoing official investigation. Chinese state media repo... Read More