Amu TVEU Condemns Attack on Kabul Addicts' Treatment Center as Violation of International Humanitarian Law
The European Union condemned Pakistani airstrikes on a Kabul addicts' treatment center as a violation of international humanitarian law, urging a ceasefire and protection for medical facilities. The strikes also hit other sites in Kabul, Nangarhar and Kunar, with the Taliban reporting over 400 killed at the center while UNAMA confirmed dozens of casualties.
ReliableIran's Foreign Minister Thanks Afghanistan's 'Government and People' for Condemning US, Israeli Attacks
Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi thanked the Taliban and Afghanistan's people for condemning U.S. and Israeli attacks and supporting Iran, while hoping for lasting peace there. Iran continues unofficial ties with the Taliban without formal recognition.
ReliablePakistan Defense Minister Accuses Critics of Role in Attacks on Mosques, Civilians
Pakistan's Defense Minister Khawaja Asif accused critics of involvement in attacks on mosques and civilians, following airstrikes on Kabul and Nangarhar that Taliban officials said killed over 400 at a drug center while Pakistan claimed military targets. Tensions between Pakistan and the Taliban have escalated over border security issues.
ReliableEmergency Hospital Says 27 Injured from Kabul Airstrikes Transferred to Center
Emergency Hospital in Kabul said 27 injured adults were transferred there after Pakistani airstrikes, with three dead on arrival and one targeted site an addiction treatment center. The Taliban claimed around 400 killed and over 250 injured at that center amid at least five explosions in the capital.
ReliableRussian Ambassador to Pakistan Calls Civilian Killings in Afghanistan 'Serious Cause for Concern'
Russian Ambassador to Pakistan Albert Khorev voiced serious concern over civilian deaths in Afghanistan during Taliban-Pakistan border tensions, urging diplomatic negotiations. The comments follow disputed Pakistani airstrikes on Kabul, which the Taliban say hit a medical center, killing 408 and wounding 265 per their reports.
ReliableUS National Counterterrorism Center Director Resigns Over War with Iran
Joe Kent, director of the US National Counterterrorism Center, resigned over opposition to the war with Iran, stating it poses no imminent US threat and stems from Israeli pressure. The move underscores growing criticism of the conflict amid escalating tensions.
ReliableItaly Urges Citizens to Leave Afghanistan Amid Deteriorating Security
Italy’s Foreign Ministry urged its citizens to leave Afghanistan using commercial flights due to deteriorating security from cross-border clashes between Pakistan and Taliban forces. The advisory highlights recent Pakistani airstrikes, including conflicting claims over a Kabul strike that the Taliban say hit a medical facility while Pakistan claims it targeted militants.
ReliablePakistani Airstrike Hits Drug Treatment Center in Kabul, Afghan Officials Report Over 400 Killed
A Pakistani airstrike targeted a drug treatment center in Kabul on March 16, killing over 400 and wounding more than 250 according to Afghan officials, while Pakistan denied hitting civilians. UN agencies confirmed casualties and called for investigations and de-escalation amid escalating tensions.
ReliableIslamic Emirate Reports 400 Killed in Pakistani Airstrike on Kabul Drug Rehabilitation Hospital
Islamic Emirate officials reported at least 400 killed and 250 wounded in a Pakistani airstrike on a 2,000-bed drug rehabilitation hospital in Kabul. The attack prompted widespread national and international condemnations calling for de-escalation and respect for civilian protections.
ReliableUN: Victims of Kabul Explosion Entitled to Compensation
The UN High Commissioner for Human Rights said victims of a deadly Kabul drug rehabilitation center explosion and their families are entitled to compensation, demanding an urgent, independent probe. The statement also addressed rising civilian casualties and displacements from Afghanistan-Pakistan border conflicts.
UnverifiedCommentary Critiques Lack of Political Actors in Afghan Society
Dr. Latif Pedram, leader of Afghanistan's National Congress Party, remarked that society has many political analysts but few actors, forming the basis of an Amu TV commentary urging action over discourse in politics.
ReliableUN Special Rapporteur Urges Taliban, Pakistan to Reduce Tensions After Kabul Airstrikes
UN Special Rapporteur Richard Bennett called on the Taliban and Pakistan to de-escalate tensions after Pakistani airstrikes in Kabul caused civilian casualties, as claimed by the Taliban with around 400 killed and 250 injured. He urged respect for international law and protection of civilian infrastructure.
ReliableAirstrike Hits Kabul Drug Rehabilitation Hospital, Killing at Least 400, Afghan Officials Say
A Pakistani airstrike hit a drug rehabilitation hospital in Kabul, killing at least 400 and wounding 250, mostly addicts, according to Afghan officials, who condemned it as a crime amid Pakistan's denial of targeting the site. The attack came during the 20th day of border clashes, drawing condemnations from India, the UN and Afghan figures.
DevelopingTaliban Intelligence Warns Media Against Publishing Military Casualty Figures from Pakistani Airstrikes
Taliban intelligence warned media via WhatsApp against reporting military casualties from Pakistani airstrikes, threatening "bad consequences," while increasing censorship on domestic outlets. Journalists confirmed ongoing attacks targeted both civilian areas and Taliban bases, including recent bombings in Kabul.
ReliablePakistan Rejects Reports of Refusing China's Mediation for Talks with Taliban
Pakistan's Foreign Ministry dismissed reports of rejecting China's mediation for talks with the Taliban as 'baseless,' while China urged de-escalation and offered continued mediation. The remarks follow 19 days of conflict, including Pakistani airstrikes that UN data says killed at least 75 civilians and wounded 193 in Afghanistan.
ReliableCrimea's Agriculture Minister Says Afghanistan, Azerbaijan Replacing Part of Iran's Products in Russian Market
Crimea's Minister of Agriculture Denis Kratiuk stated that Afghanistan and Azerbaijan are replacing Iranian agricultural products, especially winter supplies, in the Russian market. The shift, noted in an interview with Radio Sputnik Crimea, could happen quickly and affect regional trade including Afghan exports.
ReliablePakistan's UN Deputy Urges Objective UNAMA Reporting on Afghanistan Security Developments
Pakistan's Deputy UN Representative Mohammad Osman Iqbal Jadoon urged UNAMA to objectively report Afghanistan's security situation amid terrorism threats from groups allegedly facilitated by some Taliban elements. He welcomed the Security Council's unanimous three-month extension of UNAMA's mandate and highlighted concerns over cross-border attacks.
ReliablePakistani political figures call for end to clashes with Taliban
Pakistani politicians Mahmoud Khan Achakzai, Mohsen Dawar and Khushhal Khan Kakar issued a joint statement calling for an end to clashes between the Taliban and Pakistan, citing Pashtun civilian casualties from Pakistani airstrikes in Afghanistan. They described the tensions as an 'undeclared war' fueled by external investments and urged policy changes for peaceful relations.
ReliableHibatullah Akhundzada Issues Eid al-Fitr Message Emphasizing Unity and Non-Interference in Afghan Affairs
Hibatullah Akhundzada, leader of the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan, released an Eid al-Fitr message emphasizing unity, obedience, improved security, non-interference in Afghan affairs, and condemnation of global injustices against Muslims. Critical outlets noted its silence on Pakistan border clashes and women's rights amid ongoing conflicts.
ReliablePakistani Shelling in Afghanistan's Khost Province Causes Civilian Casualties, Taliban Officials Say
Pakistani artillery and mortar shells hit civilian areas in Afghanistan's Khost province overnight, killing at least one and wounding several including women and children, Taliban officials said, though reports differed on locations and numbers. A separate civilian death was reported in Nuristan province.
Reliable'One Battle After Another' Wins Best Picture at 2026 Academy Awards
Paul Thomas Anderson's "One Battle After Another," a thriller-comedy inspired by Thomas Pynchon's "Vineland," won best picture and six Oscars total at the 2026 Academy Awards, including best director and best supporting actor for Sean Penn. Anderson dedicated the film to his children in his speech, apologizing for the world's chaos and urging younger generations to restore common sense.
ReliableUN Security Council Updates Sanctions List to 22 Taliban Officials
The UN Security Council Sanctions Committee updated its list of sanctioned Taliban officials to 22, adding one diplomat while removing at least 39 others, including prominent figures. Islamic Emirate spokesman Zabihullah Mujahid denounced the sanctions as ineffective and a rights violation, demanding their removal.
ReliableIslamic Emirate deputy spokesman reports 4 civilians killed in Pakistani attacks on Afghan border provinces
Hamdullah Fitrat, deputy spokesman for the Islamic Emirate, said Pakistani mortar and artillery attacks on border provinces killed four civilians and wounded nine others over the past 24 hours. The Pakistan Democratic Movement voiced concern over civilian casualties from the strikes and urged an end to clashes.
Taliban Ministry of Defense Claims Drone Strike on Pakistani Camp in South Waziristan
The Taliban Ministry of Defense claimed a drone strike hit a Pakistani military camp in South Waziristan's Wana area, targeting Special Service Group facilities and causing heavy casualties, in retaliation for Pakistani airstrikes in Kandahar. Kabul said the Pakistani strikes hit a drug rehabilitation hospital and an empty container with no casualties; Pakistani officials have not commented.
ReliableUS Strikes Military Facilities on Iran's Kharg Island, Iran Damages US Refueling Planes in Saudi Arabia
US forces struck military sites on Iran's Kharg Island without hitting oil infrastructure, prompting Iranian warnings of retaliation and claims of attacks on US bases. Iran damaged five US refueling planes in Saudi Arabia amid escalating US-Iran tensions.
ReliableIndia Condemns Pakistan's Airstrikes on Afghanistan Amid Taliban Claims of Killing Pakistani Soldiers
India condemned Pakistan's airstrikes on Afghanistan that killed civilians, while the Taliban claimed its forces killed 14 Pakistani soldiers and wounded 11 in border clashes in Kunar and Nangarhar. Pakistan dismissed Taliban casualty figures and condemned their drone attacks.
DevelopingRussian Newspaper Reports China Funding Border Facilities Along Tajikistan-Afghanistan Line to Protect Economic Interests
Nezavisimaya Gazeta reported China is allocating $60 million to build nine border facilities along the Tajikistan-Afghanistan border, aiming to secure Belt and Road projects amid regional instability. The initiative builds on prior cooperation and references ongoing road work in Afghanistan's Wakhan Corridor.
ReliableHerat Markets Show Low Turnout and Doubled Fruit Prices Ahead of Eid
Herat markets in Afghanistan are nearly empty ahead of Eid, with fruit prices doubled due to economic recession and low purchasing power, according to sellers and residents. Locals attribute the subdued atmosphere to closed borders and severed foreign aid.
ReliableAfghanistan's Ministry of Defense Claims Capture of Pakistani Military Post in Kunar and Nangarhar
Afghanistan's Ministry of Defense claimed its forces captured a Pakistani military post in Kunar and Nangarhar, killing 14 soldiers and wounding 11, amid ongoing border clashes that have displaced over 115,000 people. Separately, India condemned Pakistani airstrikes, and the UN Security Council is set to vote on a three-month extension of the UNAMA mission.
ReliableKazakhstan Ministry: Afghanistan Key Market for Wheat and Flour Exports
Kazakhstan's Ministry of Agriculture reported record grain production and surging exports, naming Afghanistan as a key market for wheat and flour. The country has diversified its trade partners while maintaining strong demand from Central Asia.