Security & Incidents
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Five Killed in Two Separate Traffic Accidents in Logar and Maidan Wardak
At least five killed and six injured in two separate traffic accidents in Logar and Maidan Wardak provinces, Taliban officials…
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Deadly Storm ‘Dithwa’ Kills 46 in Sri Lanka, Dozens Still Missing
Storm 'Dithwa' hits Sri Lanka, causing 46 deaths and massive flooding as heavy rains and landslides wreak havoc; 23 people…
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White House Shooting Suspect Was Former CIA Worker in Afghanistan
White House shooting suspect had ties with CIA in Afghanistan; U.S. halts Afghan asylum processing, raising refugee rights concerns.
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Powerful 6.6 Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Northwestern Indonesia
A strong 6.6 magnitude earthquake struck Simeulue Island in northwestern Indonesia. No tsunami alert or damage reports have been issued…
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Taliban Claims Seizure of Over 1.6 Million Illicit Tablets in Six Months
The Taliban say they seized 1.65 million illicit tablets in six months, but international concerns remain over lack of oversight…
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Pentagon: Suspect in Shooting Near White House Is Afghan National
An Afghan national evacuated to the U.S. in 2021 is suspected in a shooting near the White House, raising concerns…
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Iran and Pakistan Discuss Security Threats from Afghanistan
Iran and Pakistan hold talks in Islamabad over rising security threats from Afghanistan and the spread of terrorist groups like…
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Nine Killed, 16 Injured in Traffic Accident in Faryab Province
Nine killed and 16 injured, including women and children, in a traffic accident in Faryab province, Afghanistan. Poor roads and…
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Pakistan Successfully Tests Indigenous Anti-Ship Ballistic Missile
Pakistan tests locally-made anti-ship ballistic missile amid rising tensions with neighbors; officials say it's part of defense deterrence strategy.
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Nearly 2,000 Afghan Prisoners Transferred from Iran to Taliban-Run Afghanistan
Nearly 1,900 Afghan prisoners have been transferred from Iran to Taliban-run Afghanistan, raising concerns over legal transparency and human rights.