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Afghan Taliban open to talks after Pakistan bombs Kabul, Kandahar

The strikes by Pakistan were the first time it had directly targeted its former allies over allegations they are harbouring militants; it described the situation as "open war".

When Sridevi and Amitabh Bachchan shot Khuda Gawah in Afghanistan, Big B said "Najibullah Ahmadzai gave us VVIP treatment in Kabul’

On Sridevi’s 8th death anniversary, fans recall the epic Khuda Gawah. Amitabh Bachchan famously sent a truckload of roses to win her for the dual role, showcasing her unparalleled cinematic stature.

Explosion in restaurant in Kabul kills at least 7; Pak president says blast caused by bomb

Afghan authorities did not officially say what caused the blast, noting it was under investigation. But the president of neighbouring Pakistan issued a statement attributing the explosion to a bomb.

Several killed in hotel blast in Kabul, officials say

Kabul police spokesperson Khalid Zadran said the blast targeted a hotel in the commercial Shahr-e-Naw neighbourhood that includes large office buildings, shopping complexes and embassies

'Don’t worry, it’s all good and well', says Taliban probing explosion in Kabul

The incident took place shortly before 10 p.m. near Abdul Haq Square -- an area surrounded by several government ministries and the national intelligence headquarters.

Republican report criticises Biden’s Afghanistan withdrawal, ignites election-year debate

A Republican report criticises President Biden's handling of the 2021 Afghanistan withdrawal, reigniting debate over the chaotic end of America's longest war. Democrats argue it's a politically timed attack.

IC814 hijack: Rupin Katyal's widow Rachna remarried, and her father-in-law did her kanyadan

The hijacking of Indian Airlines Flight IC 814 on December 24, 1999, is a dark chapter in Indian history, marked by the tragic death of Rupin Katyal, a 25-year-old businessman who was brutally killed by terrorists. His young wife, Rachna Katyal, was left widowed just 21 days into their marriage, a honeymoon that turned into a nightmare.

'Signal to potential criminals': First since Taliban takeover, Germany deports 28 convicted Afghans

Germany has deported 28 convicted Afghan criminals for the first time since the Taliban's 2021 takeover, amid mounting pressure to strengthen migration controls. The move follows a recent deadly attack in Solingen.

Kabul says 8 killed in Pakistani air strikes on eastern Afghanistan

Border tensions between Pakistan and Afghanistan have risen since the Taliban government seized power in 2021, with Islamabad claiming militant groups are carrying out regular attacks from the neighbouring country.

China mediates Pakistan-Afghanistan talks in Tibet amid rising tensions, terrorist attacks

The foreign minister in Pakistan’s caretaker government, Jalil Abbas Jilani and his Afghan counterpart, Amir Khan Muttaqi were to meet in Tibet near the Arunachal Pradesh border to iron out the strains in bilateral relations