KABUL — China reaffirmed its support for Afghanistan’s integration into regional development frameworks by hosting a high-level trilateral meeting today with the foreign ministers of Afghanistan and Pakistan. The meeting, led by Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi, brought together Afghanistan’s Acting Foreign Minister Mawlawi Amir Khan Muttaqi and Pakistan’s Deputy …

KABUL – U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has ordered a full department-level review of the 2021 U.S. military withdrawal from Afghanistan, calling the Biden administration’s handling of the exit “disastrous and embarrassing.” In a statement issued Tuesday, Hegseth directly blamed the withdrawal for the deaths of 13 American service members …

KABUL – Afghanistan has assured China that no group or force will be allowed to use Afghan territory to threaten Beijing, the Afghan Foreign Ministry said Wednesday following high-level talks in the Chinese capital. Acting Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi, during a meeting with his Chinese counterpart Wang Yi, reaffirmed …

KABUL – China hosted a high-level trilateral meeting today involving Pakistan’s Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi, and Afghanistan’s acting Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi. The talks aimed to strengthen regional cooperation, enhance economic connectivity, and address security concerns in South Asia. The …

KABUL — Afghanistan is moving forward with plans to construct dams on rivers flowing into Pakistan, a development that could heighten regional water disputes. While official confirmations are pending, reports indicate that the Taliban-led government is focusing on the Kunar River, a significant tributary of the Kabul River, which eventually …

KABUL – In a significant escalation of its military campaign, Israel has launched extensive airstrikes across the Gaza Strip, resulting in the deaths of at least 103 individuals, including numerous women and children, according to health officials. The Indonesian Hospital in northern Gaza, a critical medical facility, has been forced …

KABUL – The Baloch Liberation Army (BLA) has released a 35-minute video detailing its March 2025 hijacking of Pakistan’s Jaffar Express train. This footage, titled “Operation Darr-e-Bolan,” showcases the planning, training, and execution phases of the attack, aiming to counter the Pakistani military’s narrative that the BLA indiscriminately targeted civilians. …

KABUL – In a statement drawing significant regional attention, Pakistan’s Defence Minister Khawaja Muhammad Asif has claimed that only two entities — the Israeli government and Afghanistan’s Taliban administration — expressed support for India’s recent cross-border military operation, dubbed “Operation Sindoor.” The comments, reported by Pakistan’s Geo News on Sunday, …

KABUL – Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian said Tehran is ready to work with Kabul in an “environment of understanding” to address bilateral issues, during a meeting with Afghanistan’s acting foreign minister, Amir Khan Muttaqi, at the Tehran Dialogue Forum 2025. Pezeshkian emphasized Iran’s commitment to helping the Afghan people and …

KABUL – Afghanistan’s acting Foreign Minister, Mawlawi Amir Khan Muttaqi, emphasized the Taliban government’s commitment to a balanced and economically focused foreign policy during his address at the Tehran Dialogue Forum. He stated that Afghanistan aims to maintain neutrality and avoid regional confrontations, seeking constructive engagement with all neighboring countries. …