Heavy seasonal rains have set off floods in the northern province of Baghlan and in at least three other provinces.
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Rainstorms Kill More Than 130 in Afghanistan and Pakistan
Pakistani officials warned of more flooding and heavy rainfall next week, stoking fears of a particularly brutal monsoon season to come.
Homecoming
A single photo captures a moment of setback for families who had tried for a better life.
4 Men Showing Signs of Beating Charged With Terrorism After Moscow Attack
The four accused of carrying out an assault at a concert hall near Moscow are migrant laborers from Tajikistan. They face a maximum sentence of life in prison.
ISIS Affiliate Linked to Moscow Attack Has Global Ambitions
The Islamic State in Khorasan is active in Afghanistan, Pakistan and Iran and has set its sights on Europe and beyond.
Russia’s Battle With Extremists Has Simmered for Years
The Islamic State has long threatened to strike Russia for helping the Syrian president, Bashar al-Assad, stay in control.
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.
Russia Arrests 4 Suspects in Moscow Attack as Death Toll Climbs to 133
As the Islamic State claimed responsibility, President Vladimir V. Putin vowed to “identify and punish” those responsible and tried to implicate Ukraine.
Afghanistan’s Drought in Photos: Barren Fields and Empty Stomachs
In a country especially vulnerable to climate change, a drought has displaced entire villages and left millions of children malnourished.
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.