Security & Incidents
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US Releases Names of Six Afghan Migrants Accused of Crimes
US Homeland Security publishes names of six Afghan migrants accused of serious crimes, sparking concerns over refugee vetting post-2021 withdrawal.
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Nine Arrested for Suspected Destruction of Historic Site in Nimroz
Nine arrested in Nimroz for allegedly damaging a historic site. Taliban vow to protect heritage despite past controversies.
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Afghan National Arrested in U.S. on Terrorism Threat Charges
An Afghan national was arrested in Texas over a TikTok video allegedly showing him building a bomb aimed at Fort…
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Suspicious Fire Damages School Near Taliban Headquarters in Badakhshan
Suspicious fire hits Mir Fazlullah High School in Badakhshan near Taliban HQ, raising concerns over educational safety and local authority…
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Nearly 100 Tons of Substandard Fuel Destroyed in Afghanistan’s Islam Qala
Nearly 100 tons of substandard petrol and diesel were destroyed in Islam Qala, Herat after lab tests; Taliban officials cite…
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Large Haul of Narcotic Pills Seized in Balkh Province
Afghan police seize large quantities of Zikap and Methadone pills in Balkh amid rising concerns over drug trafficking under Taliban…
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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…