Security & Incidents
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Moderate Earthquake Strikes Northeastern Afghanistan
A moderate earthquake hit northeastern Afghanistan Friday morning, with no casualties reported. Its shallow depth made tremors strongly felt locally.
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UN Reports Significant Drop in Attacks by Anti-Taliban Groups in Afghanistan
UN reports sharp decline in attacks by Afghan anti-Taliban groups, noting limited threat to Taliban control despite continued resistance activity.
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Suspect Arrested in Badakhshan Over Attack on Chinese Nationals
Taliban forces arrest a suspect linked to an attack on Chinese citizens near Afghanistan's border with Tajikistan; motive and network…
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UN Rejects Taliban Claim of No Terror Groups in Afghanistan
UN report rejects Taliban's denial of terror groups in Afghanistan, confirming presence of extremists like TTP, al-Qaeda, and ISIS.
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Russian Security Forces Foil Planned Terror Attack in Southern City
Russian security forces say they thwarted a Ukraine-planned suicide bombing in Volgodonsk, arresting a female suspect with explosives before detonation.
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Stolen Gold Worth 350,000 Afghanis Recovered in Uruzgan
Afghan police recover gold worth 350,000 Afghanis in Tarinkot amid growing concerns over crime and security under Taliban rule.
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Taliban Launches Operation in Badakhshan Against Suspects in Attack on Chinese Nationals
Taliban forces in Badakhshan launch raid on suspects linked to attack on Chinese nationals in Tajikistan, capturing one with weapons.
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Border Clash Erupts Between Taliban Forces and Pakistani Troops in Kunar
Taliban and Pakistani forces clashed near the Durand Line in Afghanistan's Kunar province. No casualties reported; both sides remain silent.
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6.0-Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Eastern Afghanistan, Causing Over $86 Million in Damages
A powerful 6.0 earthquake hit eastern Afghanistan, causing $86M in damages. UN-led agencies call for $128.8M in aid for recovery…
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52 Kilograms of Opium Seized in Herat, Taliban Authorities Say
Taliban authorities say 52 kg of opium were seized in Herat. Critics cite lack of transparency in anti-drug operations across…