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'Locals rushed to rescue, then came second strike': How Pakistan’s late-night strikes in Afghanistan unfolded

Pakistan’s security forces carried out ground operations and airstrikes along the Afghanistan border on Monday, killing 29, officials said. Pakistan’s information minister Attaullah Tarar announced the strikes on X, saying “three targets in Paktia, Paktika and Kunar were destroyed during precision strikes” targeting hideouts of the Pakistani Taliban and its…

The Times of India

Pakistani airstrikes kill 36 civilians in Afghanistan and wound 160, officials say

Afghan officials say overnight airstrikes by Pakistani forces have killed at least 36 civilians and injured more than 160

The Independent UK

Pakistani air strikes kill 36 civilians and injure 163 in Afghanistan, says Afghan Govt

The Taliban-cross-border air strikes killed 36 Afghan civilians and injured 163 others across Paktia, Paktika, and Kunar provinces. While Islamabad scrambled to justify the aggression as a retaliatory anti-terror operation, the unilateral assault has thoroughly shattered recent China-mediated bilateral peace understandings.

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Dozens of civilians killed in Pakistani air strikes on Afghanistan, officials say

At least 36 civilians have been killed and more than 160 others injured in Pakistani airstrikes in Afghanistan, officials said. Pakistani forces launched a military operation along the border with Afghanistan overnight to Monday in response to multiple militant attacks across Pakistan.

France 24

Pakistan says carried out strikes along Afghan border, 29 militants killed

Pakistan launched retaliatory strikes across its border with Afghanistan, resulting in the deaths of 29 individuals. This action followed a "well planned intelligence based ground operation" by Pakistani security forces. The strikes were a direct response to recent terrorist incidents targeting civilians and security personnel in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Balochistan, and…

The Economic Times

Afghan officials say overnight airstrikes by Pakistan killed at least 36 civilians and injured more than 160

Pakistan's military previously launched airstrikes on what it said were militant hideouts

The Independent UK

Pakistan carries out 'calibrated strikes' near Afghanistan border, 29 militants killed

Pakistan on Sunday carried out an intelligence-based ground operation and 'calibrated strikes' on terrorist hideouts and safe havens along the Pakistan-Afghanistan border, killing 29 militants, news agency AP reported.

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Strong earthquake hits Afghanistan's Hindu Kush region, 20 injured

A powerful magnitude 6 earthquake jolted Afghanistan's Hindu Kush region, with tremors felt across Pakistan. While initial reports from Afghanistan indicated no casualties, Pakistan confirmed over 20 injuries and dozens of damaged homes in Musakhail district. Residents in Swat district described widespread panic as people fled buildings. Pakistan's Prime Minister…

The Economic Times

Strong earthquake shakes Pakistan and Afghanistan as residents flee their homes

The tremors sent panicked residents across Pakistan fleeing their homes

The Independent UK

6.2 magnitude earthquake hits Afghanistan; tremors felt across north India

An earthquake 6.2 magnitude struck Afghanistan on Saturday, according to the National Centre for Seismology (NCS). Tremors were also felt across several parts of north India. The quake occurred at 7.04pm , it struck at a depth of 215 km beneath the surface, the NCS said.

The Times of India

Europe’s Taliban Dilemma: the struggle to return Afghan migrants

EU countries are engaging with Afghanistan’s Taliban-led regime to return irregular migrants deemed security threats or convicted of serious offences. Yet any such arrangement could carry political and diplomatic costs, requiring concessions and risking public backlash.

Euronews

Veterans hurt after glaring omission at War Memorial's $550m redevelopment launch

Some veterans felt let down by decision not to play the anthem

The Canberra Times

EU faces growing backlash after Taliban delegation’s visit to Brussels

Taliban spokesperson celebrates visit to Brussels as a ‘trust-building’ exercise with EU member states

The Independent UK

Afghanistan's Taliban government imposes smartphone ban on government officials

Afghanistan's Taliban government has banned civil servants from using smartphones in government institutions, effective June 16. Violators face cellphone confiscation and legal punishment. This move has already disrupted official work, with many administrative processes halted. Rights activists warn the ban could further limit access to vital information and communication for…

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‘We're here to fight for them’: King Charles backs exiled Afghan women cricketers, sends strong message to Taliban

In a powerful gesture of solidarity, King Charles III welcomed Afghanistan's exiled women's cricket team to Clarence House on Wednesday, offering public support to a group of athletes who are no longer permitted to represent their homeland under Taliban rule.

The Times of India

Another top US army officer abruptly steps down under war secy Hegseth's watch

General Christopher Donahue, the last American soldier to exit Afghanistan in 2021, is stepping down as commander of US Army Europe and Africa after just 18 months. His departure aligns with Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth's initiative to reduce senior military leadership. The Army is reportedly considering downgrading the command, a…

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Afghan women cricketers forced to flee by the Taliban meet King Charles

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Afghanistan women’s cricket team meet King Charles in fight for official recognition after Taliban exclusion

Women were banned from playing sport in Afghanistan following the Taliban’s return to power

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He threw himself on a grenade and saved his fellow soldiers: Meet US Medal of Honor recipient Nicholas Dockery

More than a decade after risking his life to save fellow soldiers during a fierce battle in Afghanistan, US Army officer Nicholas Dockery has received the Medal of Honor, America's highest military award for bravery. Dockery was honoured at a White House ceremony in June 2026 for his actions during…

The Independent UK

Another top general exits under Pete Hegseth as Afghanistan’s final U.S. soldier steps aside

The Army’s commander of its forces in Europe and Africa is unexpectedly stepping down after just 18 months in the job

France 24

'A very different Afghanistan: Violence now linked to socioeconomic pressures'

François Picard is pleased to welcome Silvia Boccardi, freelance journalist based in Rome. Nearly five years after the Taliban's return to power, Afghanistan occupies an uneasy position in international politics. As European governments increasingly seek practical engagement with the authorities in Kabul, questions persist over whether diplomatic contact can alleviate…

The Times of India

Taliban delegation heads to Brussels for first EU talks focused on Afghan deportations

A delegation from Afghanistan's Taliban government is set to hold rare closed-door talks with European Union officials in Brussels on Tuesday. The discussions are expected to focus on the return of Afghan nationals from Europe, marking an unusual engagement between the bloc and a regime that none of its 27…

Radio France Internationale

EU gambles on Taliban talks to fast-track Afghan deportations

A Taliban delegation is due to fly into Brussels on Tuesday, having been granted a one-day visa to hold talks with the EU on returning failed asylum seekers to Afghanistan. However, human rights groups have warned that the scheme runs counter to the bloc's values.

The Canberra Times

'It gets everything right': War Memorial launches new Anzac Hall and Afghanistan galleries

Controversy and difficult questions mark opening.

The Independent UK

Afghan Taliban to meet EU officials in rare meeting behind closed doors

Afghans make up one of the largest groups of migrants seeking asylum in the European Union

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