The Latest Breaking News from Afghanistan

Afghanistan-Pakistan Ceasefire Enters Second Day

A ceasefire between Afghanistan and Pakistan moved into its second day on Friday, following deadly violence between the neighbouring countries.

International Business Times · Oct 17, 2025

Taliban’s male-only presser: How media failed to fact-check Afghan minister’s pro-woman claims

He came. He got his way. Then he relented, somewhat. And then he left.

Newslaundry · Oct 16, 2025

UN urges Pakistan and Afghanistan to end hostilities to protect civilians

The United Nations is calling on Afghanistan and Pakistan to bring a lasting end to hostilities

The Independent UK · Oct 16, 2025

Hero Afghan commando sent back to Taliban after being failed by Britain

When Aziz was promised a new life in Britain in return for serving alongside UK forces, he hoped for a fresh start. Months later, he and his family were rounded up by police and deported back to Afghanistan – despite being under the care of the government. He is now…

The Independent UK · Oct 15, 2025

Taliban claim major assault on Pakistani military posts as border fighting escalates

Afghanistan says at least 12 civilians killed and nearly 100 injured in latest clashes

The Independent UK · Oct 15, 2025

New Pakistan-Afghanistan Border Clashes Kill Dozens, Officials Say

Dozens of troops and civilians were killed in a fresh round of border skirmishes between Pakistan and Afghanistan on Wednesday, officials on both sides of the frontier said, as clashes entered their second week.

International Business Times · Oct 15, 2025

They fought with Britain and US in Afghanistan – now Taliban are taking their revenge

After the Taliban takeover of Kabul in 2021, Britain pledged sanctuary to Afghans who faced reprisals for working with UK forces – but thousands are still waiting. Now, as Britain drags its heels, we have verified the killings of more than 100 ex-Afghan forces in the country since 2023 –…

The Independent UK · Oct 15, 2025

Afghanistan says more than a dozen civilians killed in renewed border fighting with Pakistan

The Taliban government in Afghanistan says more than a dozen Afghan civilians were killed and over 100 others were wounded in renewed fighting with Pakistan

The Independent UK · Oct 15, 2025

Pakistan reports a new clash with Afghan forces along northwest border

Pakistan's state-run media say clashes have erupted between Pakistani and Afghan forces in a remote northwestern border region

The Independent UK · Oct 15, 2025

VPN usage up 35,000% in Afghanistan as authorities restrict access to social media – here's what we know

About a week after a complete internet shutdown that lasted 48 hours, Proton VPN recorded spikes in usage of +35,000% above baseline as Afghans look for ways to stay online.

TechRadar · Oct 14, 2025