AP NewsIslamic Emirate of Afghanistan Urges Stranded Citizens in Qatar to Return Home
Afghan authorities have urged approximately 1,100 citizens stranded in Qatar to return home, claiming the country is secure amid reported U.S. plans to relocate the group to the Democratic Republic of the Congo. The proposal faces opposition from U.S. lawmakers and refugee advocates, while the stranded individuals reject both relocation and return due to security concerns.
ReliableU.S. Trial Opens for Suspect in 2021 Kabul Airport Bombing
The federal trial of Mohammad Sharifullah for the 2021 Kabul airport bombing has begun in Virginia, with prosecutors alleging ISIS-K ties and defense attorneys claiming the wrong person was detained.
ReliableAfghan Foreign Minister Describes Talks with Pakistan in China as Constructive
Afghanistan's Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi described ongoing peace talks with Pakistan in China's Urumqi as constructive, thanking China for hosting and other nations for mediation. The negotiations seek to end cross-border fighting that has displaced tens of thousands amid mutual accusations.
ReliableFormer Australian Soldier Charged with Five War Crime Murders in Afghanistan
A former Australian soldier was arrested at Sydney Airport and charged with five counts of war crime murder for allegedly killing unarmed Afghan detainees between 2009 and 2012. The charges come after a 2020 report documenting 39 unlawful killings by Australian special forces in Afghanistan.
ReliablePakistan declares 'open war' with Afghanistan after airstrikes on Kabul
Pakistan's defense minister declared 'open war' on Afghanistan after airstrikes on Kabul and other provinces, prompting Afghan drone retaliation on Pakistani military sites amid conflicting casualty claims.
ReliablePakistan claims killing 80 militants in recent airstrikes on Afghanistan; Chaudhry says national security non-negotiable
Pakistan claims to have killed 80 militants in airstrikes on Afghanistan's Paktika, Nangarhar, and Khost provinces, following attacks on Pakistani forces. Official Daniel Chaudhry emphasized that national security is non-negotiable and urged the Taliban to stop TTP operations from Afghan soil.
ReliableTaliban spokesman says three Pakistani soldiers released at Saudi Arabia's request
Taliban spokesman Zabihullah Mujahid said three Pakistani soldiers captured in October 2025 clashes were released at Saudi Arabia's request and handed to a Saudi delegation ahead of Ramadan.
ReliableVirginia Supreme Court rules US Marine's adoption of Afghan war orphan will stand
Virginia Supreme Court has upheld a US Marine couple's adoption of an Afghan war orphan, reversing lower courts and ending a multi-year legal battle over her custody. The ruling cites a state law finalizing adoptions after six months, despite challenges from her Afghan relatives.
ReliablePakistan military warns Afghanistan is becoming 'hub for terrorists'
Pakistan's military accused Afghanistan's Taliban of harboring international terrorists, including militants from Syria, prompting a strong denial from Kabul amid heightened bilateral tensions.
ReliableRashid Khan named Afghanistan captain for T20 World Cup
Rashid Khan was named captain of Afghanistan's 15-man squad for the T20 World Cup in India and Sri Lanka, with key players like Fazalhaq Farooqi and Naveen-ul-Haq returning. The team, fresh off a semi-final run in 2024, faces New Zealand first in Group D.
ReliableZadran and Rasooli lead Afghanistan to 38-run win over West Indies in first T20
Ibrahim Zadran's unbeaten 87 and Darwish Rasooli's 84 powered Afghanistan to 181-3, securing a 38-run win over West Indies in the first T20 in Dubai. Rashid Khan and Mujeeb Ur Rahman starred with the ball in the series opener ahead of the T20 World Cup.