Afghanistan Floods Claim 99 Lives as New Warnings Loom
Afghanistan faces escalating flood crisis with 99 dead, thousands displaced, and new rainfall warnings issued across all provinces.
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Afghanistan faces escalating flood crisis with 99 dead, thousands displaced, and new rainfall warnings issued across all provinces.
Senior diplomats from five Central Asian nations meet in Kabul to discuss political, economic, and security cooperation with Afghanistan, aiming to strengthen regional ties.
Deadly storms across Afghanistan and Pakistan leave 121 dead since late March 2026, with floods and landslides destroying homes and crops.
Heavy rains in Afghanistan leave 61 dead, 116 injured, and destroy thousands of homes. Flood risks persist as more rainfall is forecast.
155 Afghan prisoners released from Pakistan in the past week, with 426 repatriated last week, as Kabul urges citizens abroad to return home.
Over 400 killed in Kabul airstrike; Afghan Taliban blame Pakistan, which denies involvement. Tensions escalate amid conflicting claims about civilian vs military targets.
Afghanistan accuses Pakistan of deadly strike in Kabul, claiming 400 casualties. Pakistan denies targeting civilians as rescue operations continue amid heightened regional tensions.
Afghan Taliban reports 400 killed in Pakistan airstrike on Kabul; Islamabad denies claims, citing anti-terror operations. Tensions escalate amid conflicting narratives.
Afghan authorities confirm detention of two US citizens, rejecting US designation of ‘state sponsor of wrongful detention’ amid escalating diplomatic tensions.
Recent Pakistan-Afghanistan border clashes escalate with fresh air strikes, civilian casualties, and urgent calls for dialogue amid rising regional tensions.
Pakistan declares ‘open war’ against Taliban following border clashes, escalating tensions after failed 2025 ceasefire talks mediated by Qatar and Turkiye.
Pakistan’s airstrikes in Afghanistan prompt retaliatory attacks, escalating tensions. UN calls for restraint as cross-border clashes intensify.
Italian and Norwegian leaders reject Trump’s claims about NATO allies’ roles in Afghanistan, citing significant troop deployments and casualties.
UN launches $1.71B appeal for Afghanistan’s 2026 crisis, targeting 21.9M in need amid climate shocks and mass returnee influx.
FAO distributes 87,400 wheat packages to Afghan farmers to combat acute hunger affecting 17.4 million people this winter.
Four civilians killed in latest Afghan-Pakistan border clash, escalating tensions since 2021. Both sides trade blame as ceasefire falters.
A magnitude-6 earthquake in eastern Afghanistan kills over 800, injures 2,800, with authorities urgently seeking international aid amid rescue challenges.
Rescue operations escalate in Afghanistan’s Kunar province after 6.0 magnitude earthquake leaves 812 dead. Aid delivery and hospital updates highlight urgent needs.
China supports Russia’s engagement with Afghanistan’s interim government, emphasizing regional stability and international cooperation in reconstruction efforts.
The Taliban-led Afghan government has announced a prisoner exchange with the United States, facilitated by Qatar, signaling a potential step toward normalizing relations between the two countries.