Afghanistan border is fast becoming one of Asia’s most volatile flashpoints. Rising military action on both sides is fuelling fears of a broader regional conflict.
Pakistan says it downed four Afghan drones as Kabul claims strikes inside Pakistan
Pakistan says it intercepted four drones allegedly launched from Afghanistan, while Kabul claims its air force struck suspected Daesh hideouts inside Pakistan.
Taliban claims airstrikes on ISIS targets inside Pakistan; warns of more action
The Taliban says it struck alleged ISIS hideouts inside Pakistan, claiming the sites were used to plan attacks in Afghanistan, further escalating cross-border tensions between the two neighbours.
Russia urges Pakistan, Afghanistan to use diplomacy to solve disputes
June 30 (Reuters) – Russia’s Foreign Ministry urged Pakistan and Afghanistan on Tuesday to use diplomacy to resolve their longstanding differences. A Foreign Ministry statement referred to the “tragic …
‘Reckless behaviour’: India condemns Pakistan’s ‘act of aggression’ after strikes on Afghanistan
New Delhi also accused Islamabad of trying to divert attention from its own domestic security challenges by carrying out military action beyond its borders.
Pakistan airstrikes leave homes in ruins in Afghanistan
Villagers inspect destroyed homes in Afghanistan’s Paktia province after overnight airstrikes, as Afghan and Pakistani officials give differing accounts. View on euronews …
Pakistan Pounds Afghanistan in Fresh Airstrikes as Border Conflict Reignites | Vantage on Firstpost
Pakistan has carried out deadly airstrikes across eastern Afghanistan, saying it targeted militant hideouts linked to the Tehreek-i-Taliban Pakistan (TTP). Islamabad claims 25 militants were killed in …
Pakistan airstrikes kill dozens, in latest cross-border tension with Afghanistan
Overnight airstrikes by Pakistani forces have killed at least 36 civilians and injured more than 160 others, Afghan officials said Monday, as tensions between the neighbors further escalated. Limited …
Pakistan’s loss is India’s gain: Basmati rice export to Afghanistan likely to surge
Officials familiar with the discussions said representatives from the Afghan diplomatic mission in New Delhi participated in the meeting and expressed interest in increasing procurement of Indian Basm …
6.2-magnitude earthquake hits Afghanistan, tremors felt across North India, Pakistan
Strong earthquake tremors were felt across Delhi-NCR and several parts of northern India on Saturday evening, sending panic among residents. As buildings shook for a few seconds, people rushed out of …