UN Warns Syrian Fighters Could Relocate to Afghanistan

UN warns Syrian fighters may move to Afghanistan as ISIL-K threat grows; Pakistan urges global counterterrorism strategy.
Don Brown Appointed as Chargé d’Affaires ad interim at U.S. Mission to Afghanistan

Don Brown appointed Chargé d’Affaires at U.S. Mission for Afghanistan, replacing Karen Decker. The mission continues operations from Doha.
Panjshir River Water Transfer Project Gains Momentum in Kabul

Afghanistan, Katwazi Group discuss Panjshir River water transfer project to ease Kabul’s water shortage.
Kabul Trilateral Conference Highlights Regional Cooperation and Economic Focus

Kabul Trilateral Conference focuses on economic cooperation, security, and regional stability between Afghanistan, China, and Pakistan.
After 18-Month Closure, Angoor Adda Border to Reopen, Revitalizing Trade with Afghanistan

Reopening of Angoor Adda border signals improving relations and prioritizes trade between Pakistan and Afghanistan.
Pakistan, China, Afghanistan Hold Trilateral Talks on Connectivity and Counterterrorism

Pakistan, China, and Afghanistan hold trilateral talks in Kabul to boost trade, regional connectivity, and counterterrorism.
Muttaqi Criticises Neighbours, Accusing Them of Fuelling Instability in Veiled Reference to Pakistan

Islamabad says Afghan exile conference is for peace and inclusion as Kabul criticizes neighbors over hosting opposition voices.
Kabul To Hosts Aug 20 Trilateral as Pakistan, China and Taliban Eye CPEC Expansion

Pakistan, China and the Taliban meet in Kabul on Aug 20 to discuss counterterrorism, CPEC expansion and regional ties.
Pakistan Rejects Khalilzad’s Claims, Calls Afghan Exile Conference Academic, Not Political

Pakistan responds to Khalilzad’s X post, stressing Afghan exile conference in Islamabad is academic and civil-society led, not political.
Afghan Taliban Claim Foiling Daesh Plot on Anniversary Ceremony in Parwan
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Taliban say they foiled a Daesh plot in Parwan as they mark four years in power, amid global isolation, TTP tensions, and new cabinet orders.