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Pakistan-Taliban security and diplomatic relations

26 clusters · 188 sources · last updated about 8 hours ago

Latest: Pakistan demands Afghan Taliban curb militant activity

Pakistan has expressed openness to a bilateral security mechanism with the Taliban to coordinate information and resolve disputes, provided any coordination is supported by “tangible and verifiable” actions. Islamabad de

Pakistan internal conflict and militant violence

84 clusters · 266 sources · last updated 1 day ago

Latest: Pakistan military reports two soldiers and six militants killed in DI Khan operation

Militant violence and security operations persisted across Pakistan through late 2026. In September, intelligence-based operations resulted in significant militant casualties. During ‘Operation Shaban’ and other counter-

Humanitarian and human rights crisis in Taliban-led AF

29 clusters · 323 sources · last updated 1 day ago

Latest: UN reports arbitrary detentions and humanitarian obstacles in Afghanistan

As of late 2026, the Taliban mark five years of control over Afghanistan, characterized by profound societal transformations and a severe humanitarian crisis. While the regime reports annual tax revenues of approximately

Release of Shahrbanoo Sadat film ‘No Good Men’

2 clusters · 4 sources · last updated 2 days ago

Latest: Shahrbanoo Sadat’s film “No Good Men” screens at Viennale

The autobiographical film ‘Nema dobrih muškaraca’ (There Are No Good Men), written, directed, and starring Shahrbanoo Sadat, has begun its cinema release. Set in Kabul in 2021 during the final days before the Taliban reg

European migration, citizenship and deportation trends

46 clusters · 260 sources · last updated 3 days ago

Latest: EU asylum applications drop by 39% in July

Germany and Austria continue to intensify migration and deportation measures. In Germany, state-executed deportations fell by 18.2 percent in the first half of 2026, with nearly 9,000 planned removals failing. Conversely

Russia-Afghanistan diplomatic and economic relations

2 clusters · 4 sources · last updated 5 days ago

Latest: Russia seeks strategic partnership with Afghanistan

Russia is pursuing a comprehensive strategic partnership with Afghanistan, focusing on security, counterterrorism, and economic cooperation. Diplomatic efforts have included a visit by foreign intelligence chief Sergei N

U.S. Trafficking in Persons Report rankings

5 clusters · 20 sources · last updated 8 days ago

Latest: Ghana Ministry of Gender reviews national anti-trafficking plan

The 2026 U.S. Department of State Trafficking in Persons Report highlights varying levels of progress in combating human trafficking across several nations. Ghana has been upgraded to Tier 1, making it the only African n

Russia-South Asia security diplomacy

4 clusters · 16 sources · last updated 9 days ago

Latest: Russia seeks closer ties with Taliban to counter IS-K threat

Russia has intensified its diplomatic engagement in South Asia to address regional security concerns, particularly regarding tensions between Pakistan and Afghanistan. Russian Interior Minister Vladimir Kolokoltsev con

Pakistan-Afghanistan security and diplomatic tensions

2 clusters · 4 sources · last updated 10 days ago

Latest: Pakistan demands verifiable action against militants for Afghan talks

Tensions between Pakistan and Afghanistan have escalated due to mutual accusations regarding the harboring of militant groups. Pakistan alleges that the Taliban-led government provides sanctuary to the Tehreek-e-Taliban

Taliban international diplomatic and military engagement

2 clusters · 18 sources · last updated 19 days ago

Latest: Taliban and North Korea hold military talks in Russia

During the eighth Moscow Format consultations, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov stated that NATO military presence in Afghanistan or neighboring states is “absolutely unacceptable.” Lavrov noted that the Taliban-le

25th anniversary of September 11 commemorations

42 clusters · 1456 sources · last updated 19 days ago

Latest: September 11 marks 25th anniversary of terrorist attacks

The 25th anniversary of the September 11 attacks was marked by solemn commemorations at Ground Zero, the Pentagon, and Shanksville, Pennsylvania. At the 9/11 Memorial in New York, thousands gathered for the annual readin

Afghan expulsion and deportation from Pakistan

4 clusters · 8 sources · last updated 20 days ago

Latest: United Nations pledges to assist Pakistan with safe Afghan refugee returns

The Pakistan Medical and Dental Council (PMDC) issued an order stating that no facilitation is permitted for Afghan nationals in the current academic session, requiring previously enrolled medical and dental students to

Pakistan-Afghanistan terrorism and security tensions

2 clusters · 4 sources · last updated 21 days ago

Latest: Pakistan warns of terrorism threats at Moscow Afghanistan consultations

Pakistan has increasingly voiced concerns regarding terrorism originating from Afghan territory. In September 2026, a Pakistan Army spokesperson stated that the Taliban use Afghan soil to train and launch attacks, specif

Moscow Format consultations on Afghanistan

2 clusters · 5 sources · last updated 21 days ago

Latest: Moscow hosts 8th Moscow Format talks on Afghanistan

The eighth meeting of the Moscow Format consultations on Afghanistan was held in Russia on October 5, 2026. The forum included representatives from the Taliban government and several regional nations, including China, In

United States war in Afghanistan

2 clusters · 5 sources · last updated 23 days ago

Latest: United States invasion of Afghanistan marks 25-year milestone

The United States-led war in Afghanistan, known as Operation Enduring Freedom, began on October 7, 2001. The military action was initiated following the September 11 terrorist attacks after the United States linked al-Qa

Taliban restrictions on female education in Afghanistan

10 clusters · 66 sources · last updated 23 days ago

Latest: Afghan women use AI and secret networks to bypass education bans

The educational crisis in Afghanistan has intensified, with UNESCO reporting that approximately 2.4 million girls are currently barred from secondary education. This figure represents an increase of 200,000 since the pre

Afghan diplomatic and refugee reintegration efforts

2 clusters · 7 sources · last updated 23 days ago

Latest: Taliban Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi travels to Moscow for regional talks

Afghan Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi has engaged in diplomatic efforts focused on refugee reintegration and regional security. Initially, discussions with the UNHCR centered on the safe and voluntary return of Afgha

Human rights concerns in Afghanistan and Iran

2 clusters · 4 sources · last updated 24 days ago

Latest: UN Rapporteur warns of minority rights violations in Iran

Human rights concerns have intensified in Afghanistan and Iran. In Afghanistan, the United Nations and the European Union have reported on the deteriorating social structure under Taliban rule. The EU specifically noted

Pakistan-Afghanistan border conflict and humanitarian crisis

63 clusters · 220 sources · last updated 29 days ago

Latest: Afghanistan faces critical maternity crisis, Emergency report finds

The humanitarian crisis in Afghanistan has intensified as funding shortages and border instability exacerbate malnutrition and healthcare collapse. By late August 2026, UNICEF warned that approximately one million childr

Fariba Hashimi wins Asian Games silver medal

4 clusters · 27 sources · last updated 29 days ago

Latest: Fariba Hashimi wins silver medal at Asian Games

Afghan cyclist Fariba Hashimi won a silver medal in the women’s road race at the Aichi-Nagoya 2026 Asian Games in Japan on September 22. This achievement marks the first medal won by an Afghan woman at the Asian Games si

Pakistan-Afghanistan security and diplomatic tensions

2 clusters · 8 sources · last updated 30 days ago

Latest: Ishaq Dar calls for regional peace and counter-terrorism at ECO meeting

Pakistan's Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar has utilized international forums to demand that the Afghan Taliban take verifiable action against terrorism. Speaking at the 81st United Nations General