Iran has stepped up the expulsion of undocumented Afghan migrants, exacerbating the strain on Afghanistan as the country faces a worsening economic crisis.


Iran Accelerates Return of Afghan Migrants Amid Economic Crisis

India at UN: India has strongly condemned Pakistan’s recent airstrike on Afghanistan, calling for international condemnation of the attack that resulted in the deaths of women and children. Speaking at the United Nations, India urged the global community to hold Pakistan accountable and emphasized the need to protect Afghan civilians from such violence. 


India at UN: Condemn Killing of Women, Children in Afghanistan

Tensions are rising along the Pakistan–Afghanistan border as Pakistan’s Army Chief, General Asim Munir, issues a strong warning to Kabul following a series of deadly clashes.


Pakistan-Afghanistan Clashes: Munir Issues Strong Warning to Afghanistan Amid Tensions

The United Nations has urged the Taliban to end the ban on Afghan women working in its offices. The restrictions are putting vital humanitarian services at risk and violating human rights principles.


UN urges Taliban to lift ban on female staff, warns of growing risks to aid delivery

The United Nations has urged the Taliban to end the ban on Afghan women working in its offices. The restrictions are putting vital humanitarian services at risk and violating human rights principles.

UN Urges Taliban To Lift Women Work Ban, Says Ban Puts Critical Services in Danger

Afghanistan authorities say five civilians have been killed after an exchange of heavy fire with Pakistan’s forces along their shared border, as tensions between the South Asian neighbours escalate after peace talks in Saudi Arabia failed to produce a breakthrough.


Pakistan Accuses Afghan Taliban of unprovoked firing near Chaman

Pak-Afghanistan tension: Afghan Taliban, Pak blame each other for violating truce

Pakistan-Afghanistan: The Afghan Taliban has confirmed that Pakistani forces launched attacks on Afghan military posts, especially in the Spin Boldak district of Kandahar province, triggering retaliatory strikes and heavy border clashes. 


Pakistan-Afghanistan: Taliban Confirms Border Attacks by Pakistan

Pak-Afghanistan: The Afghan Taliban has confirmed that Pakistani forces launched attacks on Afghan military posts, particularly in the Spin Boldak district of Kandahar province, triggering retaliatory strikes and heavy border clashes. 


Pak-Afghanistan: Afghan Taliban Confirms Attacks by Pakistani Forces 

Russia President Vladimir Putin recently acknowledged the Taliban’s authority in Afghanistan, emphasising that the group was making significant strides in tackling terrorism and curbing opium production. In an exclusive interview with India Today, Putin outlined why Russia had officially recognized the Taliban government in Kabul. Putin’s statement challenges Pakistan’s long-held narrative, which accuses the Taliban of supporting terrorist organisations, particularly the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP). Islamabad has also insinuated that the Taliban is a "puppet" regime controlled by India, an accusation New Delhi has denied.&nbsp;Amid this diplomatic clash, Putin’s comments have added weight to the Taliban’s claim of being a stabilising force in Afghanistan. He pointed out, “Every nation faces challenges, and Afghanistan is no exception, especially after decades of internal conflict. However, the Taliban now clearly controls the situation, and that is an undeniable reality.”&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/india-russia-summit-2025-from-assam-tea-to-marble-chess-set-here-s-what-all-pm-modi-gifted-russia-president-vladimir-putin-check-the-complete-list-1764947216236">India-Russia Summit 2025: From Assam tea to marble chess set — Here's what all PM Modi gifted Russia President&nbsp;Vladimir&nbsp;Putin. Check the complete list</a>&nbsp;Putin further asserted that the Taliban has made significant progress in combatting various terrorist groups, including ISIS-Khorasan and others. “We are fully aware of the steps taken by the Afghan government against terrorism,” he noted. Russia’s diplomatic ties with the Taliban have grown stronger, with Moscow being the first major nation to formally recognise the Taliban-led government. In the interview, Putin acknowledged the Taliban's efforts in reducing the production of opium and addressing drug-related threats. “The Taliban government is actively working to combat drug trafficking within its borders,” he remarked.&nbsp;The Russian president's endorsement also contradicted Pakistan's accusations that the Taliban is harboring and arming the TTP, which has been responsible for a rising number of attacks inside Pakistan since 2022. By praising the Taliban’s counter-terrorism measures and their focus on ISIS-K, Putin has implicitly sided with Kabul's narrative, distancing Russia from Pakistan’s perspective. This comes at a time of deteriorating relations between Pakistan and Afghanistan, marked by ongoing cross-border military exchanges and Pakistan’s controversial expulsion of over 500,000 Afghan refugees.

Russia President Vladimir Putin defends Taliban's counter-terrorism efforts, challenges Pakistan’s narrative

Russia President Vladimir Putin recently acknowledged the Taliban’s authority in Afghanistan, emphasising that the group was making significant strides in tackling terrorism and curbing opium production. In an exclusive interview with India Today, Putin outlined why Russia had officially recognized the Taliban government in Kabul. Putin’s statement challenges Pakistan’s long-held narrative, which accuses the Taliban of supporting terrorist organisations, particularly the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP). Islamabad has also insinuated that the Taliban is a "puppet" regime controlled by India, an accusation New Delhi has denied. Amid this diplomatic clash, Putin’s comments have added weight to the Taliban’s claim of being a stabilising force in Afghanistan. He pointed out, “Every nation faces challenges, and Afghanistan is no exception, especially after decades of internal conflict. However, the Taliban now clearly controls the situation, and that is an undeniable reality.” Also Read: India-Russia Summit 2025: From Assam tea to marble chess set — Here's what all PM Modi gifted Russia President Vladimir Putin. Check the complete list Putin further asserted that the Taliban has made significant progress in combatting various terrorist groups, including ISIS-Khorasan and others. “We are fully aware of the steps taken by the Afghan government against terrorism,” he noted. Russia’s diplomatic ties with the Taliban have grown stronger, with Moscow being the first major nation to formally recognise the Taliban-led government. In the interview, Putin acknowledged the Taliban's efforts in reducing the production of opium and addressing drug-related threats. “The Taliban government is actively working to combat drug trafficking within its borders,” he remarked. The Russian president's endorsement also contradicted Pakistan's accusations that the Taliban is harboring and arming the TTP, which has been responsible for a rising number of attacks inside Pakistan since 2022. By praising the Taliban’s counter-terrorism measures and their focus on ISIS-K, Putin has implicitly sided with Kabul's narrative, distancing Russia from Pakistan’s perspective. This comes at a time of deteriorating relations between Pakistan and Afghanistan, marked by ongoing cross-border military exchanges and Pakistan’s controversial expulsion of over 500,000 Afghan refugees.

Putin praises Taliban's counter-terrorism efforts, challenges Pakistan's claims, and stresses that Russia's growing ties with Afghanistan's new government

A man convicted of murder was publicly executed on Tuesday (Dec 2) in eastern Afghanistan. What turned eyeballs was the fact that the execution was carried out by a 13-year-old boy whose family was killed by the man. The man, identified as Mangal, was executed in front of a crowd at a sports stadium in Khost of almost 80,000 people. The execution brought to 12 the number of men publicly put to death since the Taliban returned to power in 2021, according to an AFP tally.&nbsp;The man was convicted of murdering 13 members of a family, including nine children. He, along with several other attackers opened fire on a house in January 2025, killing 10 people, including three women. Afghanistan's Supreme Court stated that the man had been sentenced to "retaliatory punishment" for killing a man after his case was “examined very precisely and repeatedly.” "The families of the victims were offered amnesty and peace, but they refused," it said. Authorities had urged people to attend the execution in official notices shared widely on Monday.&nbsp;&nbsp;"In Khost Province, the divine order of Qisas (retaliation) was carried out on a murderer," said Afghan Supreme Court, adding, "At the conclusion of the gathering, prayers were made for the strengthening of national security, for the people's better access to their legitimate rights, and for the proper implementation of lslamic Sharia throughout the country." "The murderer, Mangal, son of Tala Khan, grandson of Rahmat Khan, was originally from the Sajank area of Said Karam district of Paktia province, and a current resident of the Kuzi Abukhani area of Alishero and Terezio district of Khost province. He had deliberately killed Abdul Rahman, son of Zabit, grandson of Ali Khan, an original and current resident of the Kuzi Abukhana area of Alishero and Terezio district of Khost," the court statement added.&nbsp;Meanwhile, the UN Special Rapporteur on Human Rights in Afghanistan, Richard Bennett, said Tuesday -- before the public execution -- that such acts were "inhumane, cruel, and an unusual punishment, contrary to international law". "They must stop," he said in a post on X. The chilling video of the public execution was widely shared on social media.

Authorities had urged people to attend the execution in official notices shared widely on Monday. They said he was one of several attackers who opened fire on a house in January 2025, killing 10 people, including three women.

A man convicted of murder was publicly executed on Tuesday (Dec 2) in eastern Afghanistan. What turned eyeballs was the fact that the execution was carried out by a 13-year-old boy whose family was killed by the man. The man, identified as Mangal, was executed in front of a crowd at a sports stadium in Khost of almost 80,000 people. The execution brought to 12 the number of men publicly put to death since the Taliban returned to power in 2021, according to an AFP tally. The man was convicted of murdering 13 members of a family, including nine children. He, along with several other attackers opened fire on a house in January 2025, killing 10 people, including three women. Afghanistan's Supreme Court stated that the man had been sentenced to "retaliatory punishment" for killing a man after his case was “examined very precisely and repeatedly.” "The families of the victims were offered amnesty and peace, but they refused," it said. Authorities had urged people to attend the execution in official notices shared widely on Monday. "In Khost Province, the divine order of Qisas (retaliation) was carried out on a murderer," said Afghan Supreme Court, adding, "At the conclusion of the gathering, prayers were made for the strengthening of national security, for the people's better access to their legitimate rights, and for the proper implementation of lslamic Sharia throughout the country." "The murderer, Mangal, son of Tala Khan, grandson of Rahmat Khan, was originally from the Sajank area of Said Karam district of Paktia province, and a current resident of the Kuzi Abukhani area of Alishero and Terezio district of Khost province. He had deliberately killed Abdul Rahman, son of Zabit, grandson of Ali Khan, an original and current resident of the Kuzi Abukhana area of Alishero and Terezio district of Khost," the court statement added. Meanwhile, the UN Special Rapporteur on Human Rights in Afghanistan, Richard Bennett, said Tuesday -- before the public execution -- that such acts were "inhumane, cruel, and an unusual punishment, contrary to international law". "They must stop," he said in a post on X. The chilling video of the public execution was widely shared on social media.

Authorities had urged people to attend the execution in official notices shared widely on Monday. They said he was one of several attackers who opened fire on a house in January 2025, killing 10 people, including three women.

In Taliban-run Afghanistan, 13-year-old executes murderer of his family in packed sports stadium

The Taliban carried out a public execution in Khost Sports Stadium, putting to death a man convicted of murdering 13 members of a family, including nine children and their mother. The execution, attended by tens of thousands, was ordered after a death sentence was upheld by Afghan courts and approved by Taliban leader Hibatullah Akhundzada. 


Taliban Executes Murderer in Packed Khost Stadium 

Saudi-sponsored negotiations between Pakistan and Afghanistan have failed to make any significant progress, according to reports. The talks, aimed at resolving long-standing issues and improving regional stability, ended without breakthroughs. Stay updated on the latest developments in South Asia diplomacy and regional security.

Pakistan-Afghanistan Talks Collapse | Saudi Mediation Fails

Tensions between Pakistan and Afghanistan are escalating, triggering warnings from the UN and global human rights groups about a rapidly worsening humanitarian crisis. Forced deportations, border crackdowns, and rising instability are putting millions at risk. This report breaks down what’s driving the tensions, who is most affected, and what the international community fears may come next.

Pak-Afghan Tensions: UN & Rights Groups Warn Of Massive Humanitarian Crisis

The fractured relations
Between Pakistan and Afghanistan
Have taken a sharp turn for the worse,
With rhetoric,
Accusations,
And warnings reaching a new peak.
What began as border tensions
And diplomatic disputes has now escalated
Into a full-blown war of words
And now a stark message from Islamabad has raised concern.

Pakistan Warns Afghanistan, Vows Retaliation at Its Own Choosing

Pakistan’s Defence Minister Khawaja Asif has dismissed recent threats from the Afghan Taliban amid rising Pak-Afghan tensions. As border clashes, militancy concerns, and diplomatic friction escalate, Asif reaffirmed Pakistan’s stance on national security and rejected Kabul’s warnings.


Pak-Afghan Conflict: Khawaja Asif Dismisses Afghan Taliban Threats

Pakistan conducted airstrikes in Afghanistan, prompting Kabul to vow a strong response. The attack has escalated tensions along the Pakistan-Afghanistan border and raised concerns about regional stability.


Pak-Afghanistan tensions: Kabul accuses Islamabad of airstrike, Pakistan denies claims 

Pakistan conducted airstrikes in Afghanistan, prompting Kabul to vow a strong response. The attack has escalated tensions along the Pakistan-Afghanistan border and raised concerns about regional stability.

Pak Strikes Afghan: Afghanistan Vows Strong Response to the Attack 

Afghanistan has accused Pakistan of launching deadly overnight air strikes inside its territory.  Strikes that Kabul says killed ten civilians, most of them children.  The allegation comes just a day after the first high-level meeting between the two neighbours in months, raising fresh questions about whether diplomacy is already collapsing and whether the already-fragile frontier is once again on edge. 


Pak Strikes Afghan: Pak Airstrikes Kill 10 in Afghanistan, Crisis Erupts Again

Afghanistan’s Taliban government on Tuesday accused Pakistan of launching overnight airstrikes in three eastern provinces, killing 10 civilians, including nine children, in a sign of worsening tensions between the two neighbors.

Pakistan Strikes Afghanistan: Taliban Government Says Pak Strike on Afghan  Kill At Least 10

A deadly strike in Afghanistan’s Kunar and Paktika provinces has reportedly killed nine children and one woman, leaving four others injured.
The Taliban government condemned the attack, stating that at least 10 people were killed in the strike, which has sparked outrage and concern over civilian safety in the region.

Breaking: Deadly Strike in Afghanistan Kills Nine Children and One Woman

At least 10 civilians, including nine children, were killed after Pakistan launched overnight airstrikes in Afghanistan’s Khost province, according to the Taliban. Kabul condemned the attack as an “invasion,” warning of rising tensions between the two neighbors.


Breaking: Afghanistan claims at least 10 killed in Pakistan strikes 

Afghanistan’s Minister of Industry and Commerce, Alhaj Nooruddin Azizi, calls for stronger economic ties with India. In an exclusive interview with WION, he confirms the appointment of an Afghan Commerce Attaché in New Delhi within a month to facilitate trade. Azizi highlights Afghanistan’s untapped potential in mining and agriculture and extends a direct invitation to Indian investors. He also emphasizes the importance of Iran’s Chabahar port and efforts to support women entrepreneurs under the Islamic Emirate government.


Afghanistan's Commerce Minister Azizi Invites Indian Investment in Mining & Agriculture 

Afghanistan has announced new trade initiatives aimed at strengthening economic ties with India, signaling a push to deepen bilateral cooperation. The measures focus on improving connectivity, boosting exports, and expanding commercial partnerships. The move highlights Kabul’s interest in long-term economic engagement with New Delhi, despite regional challenges and shifting geopolitical dynamics in South Asia.

India-Afghanistan Ties: Kabul Announces Trade Initiatives to Strengthen Ties with New Delhi

Afghanistan’s Minister of Industry and Commerce, Alhaj Nooruddin Azizi, is on a five-day official visit to India aiming to strengthen bilateral trade and investment ties. The visit, which includes participation in the India International Trade Fair 2025, marks the first Afghan ministerial presence at the event since 2021.

India–Afghanistan Trade Strengthened as Commerce Minister Visits New Delhi

Afghanistan’s Commerce Minister Visits India to Strengthen Trade and Investment Ties 

Afghanistan’s Trade Minister arrives in India to strengthen economic cooperation, signalling Kabul’s push to look beyond Pakistan for trade and investment partnerships. The visit focuses on boosting bilateral commerce, exploring infrastructure projects, and building long-term economic links amid shifting regional dynamics.

Afghanistan Looks Beyond Pakistan: Trade Minister Visits India to Boost Ties

Pakistan vs Afghanistan: Let’s compare two Neighbours and their economies as conflict along borders rages on. Afghanistan, a country crippled by decades of war, is showing currency stability and rising revenues. Pakistan, despite decades of foreign assistance, is facing debt pressures, high inflation, and political instability. A clear contrast in currency, debt, and economic resilience. 


Pakistan vs Afghanistan: Where Do Their Economies Stand?

Pakistan’s defence minister Khawaja Asif has issued a stark warning to Afghanistan, declaring that Islamabad was “in a state of war" and would respond decisively to any aggression after a suicide bombing in the capital killed at least 12 people.


Pakistan's Defence Minister signals possible war over TTP, warns Taliban of 'open war' 

Pakistan said on Thursday Afghan nationals carried out two deadly suicide bombings in its territory this week, amid sharpening tensions between the South Asian neighbours over militant violence.
The involvement of Afghans in the attacks - one outside a courthouse in the capital on Tuesday, the other at a military school the day earlier - was "our major, serious concern," Pakistan Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi told parliament.


Pakistan: Afghans Carried Out Two Suicide Bombings

War clouds gather over the Durand Line as Pakistan threatens a buffer zone inside Afghanistan. Talks fail, militants strike, and both nations scramble to avoid another deadly confrontation. Here's the full explosive breakdown of the crisis shaking South Asia.

Pakistan Demands Buffer Zone on Afghan Border, Prelude to Permanent War

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