Afghanistan quake deadliest in decades, killing over 2,200
The death toll from the powerful earthquake that struck eastern Afghanistan at the weekend rose sharply Thursday to more than 2,200, according to updated figures, making it the deadliest in decades to hit the country.
Pakistani Taliban kill 2 border troops as group increases presence
The Pakistani Taliban shot dead two border troops in a remote region next to Afghanistan, an official said on Thursday, after the militant group scrawled graffiti throughout villages.
Afghanistan roar back to beat Pakistan in tri-series
Afghanistan's veteran spinner Mohammad Nabi reached 100 wickets in Twenty20 internationals as he helped his team beat Pakistan by 18 runs in a tri-series match in Sharjah on Tuesday.
Scramble for survivors as Afghan earthquake death toll passes 1,400
A powerful earthquake that struck eastern Afghanistan at the weekend killed more 1,400 and injured 3,000 others, the Taliban government said Tuesday, making it one of the deadliest to hit the country in decades.
Afghanistan earthquake kills 622 with more than 1,500 injured
About 622 people were killed and more than 1,500 injured in an earthquake that struck eastern Afghanistan, authorities said on Monday, as helicopters ferried the wounded to safety from rubble being combed in the hunt for survivors.
Taliban mark fourth year in power in Afghanistan, now officially recognised
Afghanistan's Taliban authorities marked the fourth anniversary of their takeover on Friday, buoyed by Russia's first official recognition of their government, a step they hope other countries will follow.
UK spent over $1.1 billion on importing Afghans
A massive data leak by the British military forced the government to secretly relocate thousands of ineligible asylum seekers
Russia becomes first country to recognise Taliban
Afghanistan's government said on Thursday that Russia had become the first country to officially recognise its rule, calling it a "brave decision".
Over 230,000 Afghans left Iran in June ahead of return deadline: IOM
More than 230,000 Afghans left Iran in June, most of them deported, as returns surge ahead of a deadline set by Tehran, the United Nations migration agency said on Monday.
Islamabad says more than 100,000 Afghans left Pakistan in April
More than 100,000 Afghans have left Pakistan in the past three weeks, the interior ministry said Tuesday, after Islamabad announced the widespread cancellation of residence permits.
Pakistan foreign minister arrives in Kabul as Afghan deportations rise
Pakistan's foreign minister arrived Saturday in Afghanistan to meet Taliban officials after his country expelled more than 85,000 Afghans, mostly children, in just over two weeks.
Three people executed for murder on Taliban orders: Afghan court
Afghanistan's Supreme Court said three convicted murderers were executed by order of Taliban authorities on Friday, bringing to nine the number of men publicly put to death since their return to power, according to an AFP tally.