The assault comes amid a spate of terror attacks in Pakistan, as the country’s faltering ties to the Taliban affect regional security.
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ISIS-K, Group Tied to Moscow Attack, Has Grown Bolder and More Violent
The militant group violently opposes the Taliban leaders of Afghanistan, where it is based. It is increasingly targeting foreign foes.
ISIS-K, Blamed in Moscow Attack, Has Hit at Taliban’s Russia Links
Islamic State Khorasan, or ISIS-K, previously attacked Russia’s embassy in Kabul and has produced floods of anti-Kremlin propaganda.
Suicide Bombing Outside Afghan Bank Kills at Least 20
The blast targeted a bank in Kandahar, where Taliban members had gathered to collect their salaries, witnesses said.
Pakistani Airstrikes in Afghanistan Kill at Least 8, Taliban Officials Say
The pre-dawn strikes escalated tensions between two countries that have clashed over the recent rise in militant violence on Pakistan’s soil.
The Taliban Refuses to Come the U.N. Conference on Afghanistan
The group said it would not take part in a conference that also included women’s rights groups, the European Union and representatives of Afghan civil society.
Afghanistan Wins Big in Cricket’s World Cup
Afghanistan’s cricket team has won big games and many fans in an international competition, in a stark contrast to the pariah status of its government.
Militants Attack Air Base in Pakistan
Though it was repelled, the incident is part of a worrying trend of increased assaults on military targets and a rise in extremist violence more generally.
Tuesday Briefing: Israeli Forces Advance on Gaza City
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Afghans Leaving Pakistan Ahead of Ultimatum
More than 70,000 undocumented Afghans have been forced across the border in recent weeks to meet a Wednesday deadline ordered by the Pakistani government.