Afghanistan News

EAM S. Jaishankar spoke with Afghan FM Amir Khan Muttaqi, offering earthquake condolences, pledging relief aid, reviewing bilateral ties, and discussing regional issues amid escalating Afghanistan-Pakistan tensions.

Afghanistan’s Acting Interior Minister Sirajuddin Haqqani warned Pakistan against aggression, rejecting responsibility for TTP issues, after failed Istanbul talks deepened tensions and Kabul vowed retaliation to any future Pakistani strikes.

At least three people were killed and 18 injured in a multi-vehicle collision in Afghanistan’s Laghman province, amid a series of recent deadly road accidents blamed on reckless driving.

Afghanistan had also issued a stern warning to Pakistan on Tuesday, vowing a strong response to any future military strikes after talks in Islamabad had collapsed following Islamabad's withdrawal.

The closure of Ayni effectively reduces India’s strategic reach in Central Asia, at a time when regional power dynamics are being reshaped by China’s growing influence and Russia’s renewed assertiveness.

The revelation follows Pakistan’s signing of a Strategic Mutual Defence Agreement with Saudi Arabia in September, and comes amid its deepening cooperation with the United States.

Pakistan reels under unprecedented violence in 2025 as the ‘Quad of Terror’ – the TTP, Baloch insurgents, the IS-K and hostile Taliban – wreak havoc across multiple provinces, leaving thousands dead and the nation on edge.

India accused Pakistan of harboring terrorist groups such as the Afghan Taliban, Lashkar-e-Taiba, Jaish-e-Mohammed, and the Haqqani Network.

Afghanistan-Pakistan Border Clash: Several videos have gone viral on social media where Taliban Army commanders were seen with dead bodies of Pakistani soldiers or holding them hostage. Notably, the Pakistani media remains silent on the losses under pressure from their army to not cover the ongoing protests and border clashes.

The port, developed by India in southeastern Iran, offers the landlocked country a direct link to the Arabian Sea and beyond, bypassing Pakistan.

On Friday, Muttaqi’s press conference sparked significant controversy after no female journalists were present, with the Opposition condemning it as "unacceptable" and "an insult to women."

India has also expressed its willingness to assist the Afghan government in reconstructing residential buildings in the earthquake affected areas, it was stated in the Joint Statement released after the meeting between External Affairs Minister (EAM) S. Jaishankar and visiting Afghan Foreign Minister, Mawlawi Amir Khan Muttaqi, in New Delhi.

Senate confirms Paul Kapur as the assistant secretary of state for South and Central Asian Affairs, setting the stage for a strategic US pivot in the region.

Afghanistan defeated Bangladesh by five wickets in the first ODI at Abu Dhabi to take a 1-0 series lead. Rashid Khan and Azmatullah Omarzai shared six wickets, while Rahmanullah Gurbaz and Rahmat Shah hit fifties to chase down 221, sealing a clinical all-round win for Afghanistan.

As Delhi and Kabul are facing a new tectonic shift in their bilateral relations after the takeover of the Taliban in 2021, both nations have enhanced their diplomatic relations, and his visit to New Delhi at a time when Kabul and Islamabad are facing a rough time is being seen as a major development.

Multiple road accidents in Afghanistan have killed at least 12 people and injured over 16, mostly due to reckless driving on hazardous highways across Jawzjan, Laghman, Wardak, and Badakhshan provinces.

Afghanistan spin duo have been handed reprimands for breaching ICC Code of Conduct during their Asia  Cup 2025 match against Sri Lanka.  

Afghanistan face Sri Lanka in a virtual Asia Cup knockout on September 18 in Abu Dhabi. Sri Lanka and Bangladesh have four points each, while Afghanistan sit on two. A win for Rashid Khan’s men would create a three-way tie, with net run rate deciding semifinal spots.

Thousands of Afghan children deported from Iran and Pakistan face separation from families, with many in orphanages. UN, NGOs urge urgent aid as Afghanistan’s displaced population struggles amid poverty, hunger, and instability.

The Asia Cup 2025 has reached a tense stage, with Group B shaping up for a dramatic finish. After Afghanistan’s defeat to Bangladesh, the equation in the group has become tricky.