Afghanistan

Police Say Pakistan Taliban Attack Kills Four Paramilitary Troops

At least four Pakistani paramilitary troops were killed when local Taliban fighters attacked a security checkpoint in a northwestern border.

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Car Bomb Attack in Northwest Pakistan Kills 12, Wounds Dozens

At least 12 civilians were killed after two explosive-laden vehicles were detonated at an army compound in northwest Pakistan.

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Suicide Blast at Taliban Religious School in Pakistan Kills Six

A suicide attack at an Islamic religious school in Pakistan known as the "University of Jihad" — where key Taliban leaders have studied — killed six people on Friday, police said.

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Islamic State Group Claim Bombing of Taliban Ministry

The Islamic State group claimed responsibility for a suicide bombing of a Taliban government ministry in Afghanistan which killed one person and wounded at least three more.

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Uzbekistan Hands Helicopters From Pre-Taliban Afghan Army to US

Uzbekistan transferred to the US seven Black Hawk helicopters that Afghan pilots flew to the Central Asian state fleeing the Taliban in 2021.

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Rubio Threatens Bounties on Taliban Leaders Over Detained Americans

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Saturday threatened bounties on the heads of Afghanistan's Taliban leaders, sharply escalating the tone as he said more Americans may be detained in the country than previously thought.

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Chinese Mine Worker Killed in IS-Claimed Attack in Afghanistan

Police said Wednesday a Chinese mine worker was killed in an attack in Afghanistan which the Islamic State group later claimed responsibility for, as the Taliban government attempts to project an image of security to encourage investment from Beijing.

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Three Pakistan Soldiers, 19 Militants Killed in NW Clashes: Military

Three soldiers and 19 militants were killed in the latest clashes in Pakistan's restive northwestern region, the military said.

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Pakistani Soldier Killed in Border Clash With Afghanistan Forces: Security Source

At least one Pakistani paramilitary soldier was killed and seven others wounded in cross-border exchanges of fire with Afghan forces.

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Pakistan Air Strikes Kill 46 in Afghanistan, Kabul Says

Pakistan air strikes in eastern Afghanistan killed 46 civilians, the Taliban said, while a Pakistan security official said the bombardment targeted "terrorist hideouts."

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