Afghanistan

Trump praises British troops as row grows over his comments on NATO allies in Afghanistan

Mr Trump had criticised the role of NATO troops from allied countries in Afghanistan, saying they avoided the front line - even though 457 British soldiers died during the post-9/11 conflict.

Snow, heavy rain kill 61 in three days in Afghanistan

Earlier on Jan 21, six children were killed when the roof of their home collapsed in strong wind and heavy rain.

Britain’s Starmer calls Trump’s remarks on allies in Afghanistan ‘frankly appalling’

A total of 457 British service personnel were killed in Afghanistan - its deadliest overseas war since the 1950s.

NATO veterans say Trump ‘crossed red line’ questioning their Afghan service

Afghan security forces and a British soldier with NATO-led Resolute Support Mission stand guard at the site of a suicide attack in Kabul, Afghanistan May 31, 2019. REUTERS/Omar Sobhani

ISIS group in Afghanistan claims responsibility for attack on Chinese-run restaurant in Kabul

Security forces stand at the site of an explosion in Kabul, Afghanistan, Jan 19, 2026.

Afghan mothers seek hospital help for malnourished children

WFP is seeking $502 million to feed six million Afghans over the next six months.

Afghanistan approve three-foreign-league annual cap for top players

Cricket - Indian Premier League - IPL - Kolkata Knight Riders v Gujarat Titans - Eden Gardens, Kolkata, India - April 21, 2025 Gujarat Titans' Rashid Khan celebrates after taking the wicket of Kolkata Knight Riders' Sunil Narine REUTERS/Sahiba Chawdhary

Stuck in Afghanistan, Pakistanis want border to finally reopen

As the border closure drags on, some are also concerned about their visa status or financial situation.

Rashid to lead a strong Afghanistan in T20 World Cup

Cricket - T20 World Cup - Semi Final - South Africa v Afghanistan - Brian Lara Stadium, Tarouba, Trinidad and Tobago - June 26, 2024 Afghanistan's Rashid Khan in action REUTERS/Ash Allen

Five Pakistani police personnel killed in ‘gun and bomb’ attack

No group has claimed responsibility for the attack.

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