Afghan-Pakistani border clashes escalated to airstrikes and gunfire in Kabul and Kandahar on March 1, 2026, amid rising regional tensions.

AIMIM’s Owaisi denounced U.S.-Israel strikes on Iran, calling them unlawful and deadly, amid rising regional tensions and diplomatic efforts.

An 18-year-old Afghan immigrant was arrested in Watervliet for allegedly attacking a Pakistani man in a hate crime linked to recent Afghanistan-Pakistan tensions.

Pakistan's ISI targets over 40 defected operatives linked to the Taliban, as its influence in Afghanistan declines.

Pakistan denies reports its jet was shot down in Afghanistan, calling claims "baseless rumors."

Taliban allows men to beat wives if no bones broken, under new decree.

Iran's new Mosaic Defense strategy uses decentralized, regional units to endure prolonged attacks and deter foreign military action.

Pakistan defends cross-border air strikes on Afghanistan, citing failed diplomacy and ongoing militant threats.

Afghan police destroyed over 3,984 kg of drugs in public burn to fight trafficking.

Pakistan urges India to restart talks after cross-border clashes and airstrikes.