The Latest Breaking News from Afghanistan

A ceasefire between Afghanistan and Pakistan moved into its second day on Friday, following deadly violence between the neighbouring countries.

He came. He got his way. Then he relented, somewhat. And then he left.

The United Nations is calling on Afghanistan and Pakistan to bring a lasting end to hostilities

Pakistan and Afghanistan announce ceasefire after days of intense attacks

A ceasefire along the frontier between Afghanistan and Pakistan was holding on Thursday, after dozens of troops and civilians were killed in cross-border clashes.

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Two sides declare ceasefire after Islamabad carries out retaliatory strikes on Kabul and Kandahar province

When Aziz was promised a new life in Britain in return for serving alongside UK forces, he hoped for a fresh start. Months later, he and his family were rounded up by police and deported back to Afghanistan – despite being under the care of the government. He is now…

Afghanistan says at least 12 civilians killed and nearly 100 injured in latest clashes

Dozens of troops and civilians were killed in a fresh round of border skirmishes between Pakistan and Afghanistan on Wednesday, officials on both sides of the frontier said, as clashes entered their second week.

After the Taliban takeover of Kabul in 2021, Britain pledged sanctuary to Afghans who faced reprisals for working with UK forces – but thousands are still waiting. Now, as Britain drags its heels, we have verified the killings of more than 100 ex-Afghan forces in the country since 2023 –…