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Afghanistan

Afghanistan says 28 fighters killed after crossing from Pakistan; Islamabad denies ties

Pakistan thwarts border attack, several Taliban dead, security sources say

Pakistan says it launched air strikes on Afghanistan over drone attacks

Taliban security personnel inspect the site, after Pakistani air strike struck Gurbuz district in Afghanistan’s Khost province on Sept 24.
Taliban security personnel inspect the site, after Pakistani air strike struck Gurbuz district in Afghanistan’s Khost province on Sept 24.

Afghan cyclist who disguised herself as man wins Asian Games silver

Italy-based Fariba Hashimi (centre) powered home second in the women’s road race near Nagoya in Japan, calling the triumph “something special”.
Italy-based Fariba Hashimi (centre) powered home second in the women’s road race near Nagoya in Japan, calling the triumph “something special”.

Pakistan says it killed 28 militants, Taliban reports three civilian deaths

A man is rescued in the aftermath of a Pakistani air strike in the Nurgal district of Afghanistan’s Kunar province on Sept 21.
A man is rescued in the aftermath of a Pakistani air strike in the Nurgal district of Afghanistan’s Kunar province on Sept 21.

At least three killed in Pakistani airstrikes on Afghanistan, officials say

Death toll from attack at police HQ in Pakistan rises to 31

With fighting still ongoing, a police official reports at least 16 police personnel have died and over 100 people are injured.
With fighting still ongoing, a police official reports at least 16 police personnel have died and over 100 people are injured.

At least 16 killed in suicide attack on police facility in north-west Pakistan

Abhishek blazes fastest century in full-member T20s as India sweep Afghanistan

Impoverished by war in Iran, Afghan migrants return to Taliban rule

Afghan nationals carrying their belongings walk after crossing the border from Iran at the Islam Qala border crossing in Herat province, Afghanistan, September 3, 2026. REUTERS/Sayed Hassib
Afghan nationals carrying their belongings walk after crossing the border from Iran at the Islam Qala border crossing in Herat province, Afghanistan, September 3, 2026. REUTERS/Sayed Hassib

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