Afghanistan

Pakistan and Russia agreed to develop a joint strategy against Afghan-based terrorist networks during talks between their interior ministers at the UN Chiefs of Police Summit. They discussed enhancing cooperation in counterterrorism, counter-narcotics, cybercrime, and law-enforcement training, including signing a memorandum of understanding to institutionalize bilateral efforts. Pakistan's interior minister also emphasized the need for collective action against terrorism and discussed security cooperation with China.

A federal judge ordered U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) to resume processing I-765 employment authorization applications for noncitizens from 39 countries after a lawsuit argued the freeze violated immigration laws. The judge rejected USCIS's claim that policy memos freezing applications were shielded from judicial review, stating they constituted final agency actions under the Administrative Procedure Act.

Zachary Young, a former CIA operative, won a $5 million jury verdict against CNN over its reporting on the Afghanistan evacuation. He claims the CIA is blocking his memoir.

The article explores the potential for a strategic compact between Pakistan and the US through the lens of offshore balancing, a theory advocating a light US military presence in South Asia to counter China without direct confrontation. It highlights Pakistan's role in balancing ties with both China and the US amid India's rising influence and Afghanistan's instability under the Taliban, which poses regional security risks.

UN officials Barham Salih and Alexander De Croo urge Western nations to engage with Afghanistan to prevent instability exacerbated by crises like refugee returns, poverty, and a Taliban government restricting women's rights. The country faces compounding challenges including climate change, aid cuts, and international isolation.

Two top United Nations officials are urging Western nations to engage with Afghanistan to prevent the country from sliding back into instability. The call emphasizes the need for continued international involvement to avoid a return to instability.

UN officials urge Western nations to engage with Afghanistan to prevent instability amid multiple crises, including returning refugees, poverty, and a Taliban government excluding women from education and jobs. The article highlights progress in security and reduced drug production, but emphasizes risks from international isolation and aid cuts.

A surge in terrorist violence in Pakistan's Balochistan province, including attacks in Ziarat and Quetta, and the arrest of BLA operatives in Karachi, highlights renewed threats. Security forces killed 15 terrorists, but concerns grow over potential collaboration between TTP and separatist groups, with urban centers like Karachi at risk. The article emphasizes the need for improved intelligence, inter-agency coordination, and regional pressure on Afghanistan to address sanctuaries for militants.

An Afghan national who fought alongside U.S. forces died from an allergic reaction while in the custody of Immigration and Customs Enforcement. The death certificate states he suffered an adverse drug reaction leading to anaphylaxis and exacerbated asthma.

Mohammad Nazeer Paktiawal, an Afghan asylum seeker, died at Parkland Hospital less than 24 hours after being taken into custody by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents outside his home. Dallas County has blocked the release of his autopsy report.

A death certificate indicates an Afghan national who fought with U.S. forces died from an allergic reaction while in Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) custody, one day after his detention.

Graham Platner's primary victory inspired Alex Scheel, a veteran, to challenge Rep. Marilyn Strickland in Washington state. Scheel, part of Democratic Socialists of America, aims to leverage growing support for left-wing candidates.

The German government is allowing Taliban diplomats into the country to facilitate the deportation of criminals to Afghanistan. This policy aims to streamline repatriation processes under the new Afghanistan strategy.

The United States reiterated support for Pakistan’s right to self-defense against terrorism amid the UN's ninth review of its Global Counterterrorism Strategy. The US voted against the strategy's updated framework, criticizing it as 'bloated and outdated,' while Pakistan and 140 other nations approved it. Pakistan responded to a terrorist attack by targeting infrastructure along the Afghan border.

The U.S. State Department stated support for Pakistan's right to defend itself against terrorist attacks, acknowledging the suffering of the Pakistani people. The statement followed a significant battle between Afghanistan and Pakistan in February.

Gen. Christopher Donahue relinquished command of U.S. Army Europe and Africa after an 18-month tenure, with Maj. Gen. Christopher Norrie named as acting commander. The Army has not disclosed the reason for the leadership change, which occurs amid broader Pentagon leadership shifts under Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth. Donahue, who oversaw the 2021 U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan, praised the team during his departure.

Pakistan claims to have intercepted four drones launched from Afghanistan, while the Afghan defense ministry reported conducting air strikes in Pakistan's Balochistan and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa provinces.

Abdul Ahad Momand, Afghanistan's first citizen in space, died at 67 in Germany from cancer. He flew aboard Soyuz TM-6 in 1988 as part of a Soviet space program, spending nine days on the Mir space station and conducting scientific research.

Abdul Ahad Momand, Afghanistan’s first citizen in space, has died at age 67 in Germany.

Information Minister Attaullah Tarar criticized the use of the term 'militants' for attackers in the Karachi Rangers facility terrorist attack, emphasizing terrorists must not be renamed. The captured terrorist was identified as an Afghan national linked to Jaamatul Ahrar, and Pakistan summoned the Afghan charge d’affaires to address the issue.

Pakistan has launched cross-border strikes in Afghanistan following a terrorist attack in Karachi linked to Jamaatul Ahrar, a group tied to TTP, eliminating 29 terrorists including a militant commander. The attack highlights the resurgence of terrorism in urban centers and Pakistan's call for the Afghan Taliban to address terrorist groups on their soil.

Pakistani airstrikes in Afghanistan killed 36 civilians and wounded 160, according to Afghan officials, with Pakistan claiming the operations targeted militant hideouts. Afghanistan condemned the strikes as aggression, while Pakistan cited retaliation for recent militant attacks.

India strongly condemns Pakistan air strikes on Afghan territory, citing a direct threat to regional peace. The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) reiterates its 'unwavering support' for Afghanistan’s sovereignty and territorial integrity.

Pakistani forces' ground operations and airstrikes killed 36 civilians and injured over 160 others in Afghanistan, according to Afghan officials. Pakistan stated the operations were a response to militant attacks in the country, while Afghan officials warned of potential retaliation.

Pakistani airstrikes in Afghanistan killed 36 civilians and wounded 160, according to Afghan officials, with Pakistan claiming the operations targeted militants. Both nations have accused each other of aggression, and the UN confirmed significant civilian casualties.

At least 36 people were killed in Pakistani strikes across three provinces in eastern Afghanistan. Islamabad claims the strikes targeted a group responsible for an attack the previous day.

Pakistan's Foreign Office summoned the Afghan chargé d’affaires and issued a strong demarche over a terrorist attack on a Karachi Rangers facility, which killed three security personnel. The attack was attributed to Jamaatul Ahrar (JuA), with one arrested Afghan national identified as a participant. Pakistan conducted border operations and strikes in Afghanistan, killing 29 terrorists linked to JuA and Tehreek-i-Taliban Pakistan (TTP).

Pakistani airstrikes in Afghanistan killed 36 civilians and injured over 160, according to Afghan officials, who condemned the attacks as aggression. Pakistan claimed the strikes targeted militant groups, including Jamaat-ul-Ahrar and Fitna al-Khwarij, and killed 29 fighters, while Afghanistan vowed retaliation.

A police constable, Umar Niaz Khan, was killed by unidentified armed assailants near Lora Bridge in Bannu, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. The attackers forced him off a rickshaw and shot him while he was en route to duty. The incident occurs amid heightened security challenges in the region, including a suicide attack in Bannu on May 9 that killed 15 police personnel.

Pakistani airstrikes in Afghanistan killed 36 civilians and injured 160 others, according to Afghan officials. The strikes targeted militant hideouts in response to recent attacks in Pakistan, but Afghanistan condemned the operation as an act of aggression. Civilian casualties occurred in Paktia, Paktika, and Kunar provinces, with multiple homes and a livestock area hit.

Afghan officials report that overnight Pakistani airstrikes in Afghanistan have killed at least 36 civilians and injured over 160. The attacks were conducted by Pakistani forces and targeted areas in Afghanistan.

Pakistani airstrikes in Afghanistan killed 36 civilians and injured 160, according to Afghan officials, as tensions escalate between the two nations. Pakistan's military operation targeted militant hideouts, citing retaliation for recent attacks, while Afghanistan condemned the strikes as 'aggression.'

Pakistani airstrikes in Afghanistan killed 36 civilians and injured 160, according to Afghan officials. Pakistan's military operation targeted militant hideouts in response to attacks, but Afghanistan condemned the strikes as 'aggression.' Multiple locations in Paktia, Paktika, and Kunar provinces were affected, with civilian casualties reported.

Pakistan launched deadly strikes along the Afghan border, citing 'recent terrorist attacks against innocent people' as the reason for the military action.

Pakistan conducted airstrikes in eastern Afghanistan, claiming 25 deaths targeting militants linked to a Karachi attack, while the Afghan government reported civilian casualties and denied harboring militants. Pakistan's information minister stated the operations targeted a group responsible for the attack, but Afghan authorities disputed this.

Pakistan conducted airstrikes and ground operations in eastern Afghanistan, claiming to have killed 25 militants linked to cross-border violence. The action followed recent deadly attacks, including the killing of paramilitary troops in Karachi, while Afghanistan accused Pakistan of causing civilian casualties.

Pakistan conducted strikes against militant targets in Afghanistan following an attack in Karachi that killed three paramilitary troops. Afghanistan's ruling Taliban condemned the strikes, labeling them a 'cowardly act of aggression.'

Pakistani security forces conducted an intelligence-based ground operation and calibrated strikes along the Pakistan-Afghanistan border, resulting in the killing of 29 militants.

Pakistani security forces conducted an intelligence-based ground operation and calibrated strikes along the Afghanistan border, killing 29 militants linked to Jamaat-ul-Ahrar and Fitna al-Khwarij. The operation followed recent militant attacks in Pakistan, including a Karachi attack on a paramilitary Rangers headquarters claimed by Jamaat-ul-Ahrar.

Pakistani security forces conducted an intelligence-based ground operation and strikes along the Afghanistan border, killing 29 militants affiliated with Jamaat-ul-Ahrar and Fitna al-Khwarij. The operation followed recent militant attacks, including a Karachi assault on the Rangers' headquarters claimed by Jamaat-ul-Ahrar.