Security & Incidents
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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…
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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…