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News from Oct 26, 2026 (UTC)

Afghanistan isUneasy

A little worse than usualBelow usual for 2 days

Last 14 days

Oct 13Oct 26

Why

  1. Anti-Taliban strikes are escalating near key targets across Afghanistan.

    10 eventsradio.gov.pkSource

  2. Pakistan denied civilian casualties from its attacks on Afghanistan and called Taliban claims baseless.

    14 eventsvoanews.com, en.dailypakistan.com.pkSource

  3. The UN warns millions of Afghans will face food insecurity by next year.

    15 eventspakistantelegraph.comSource

What happened

  • Statements22%
  • Cooperation33%
  • Criticism16%
  • Protests0%
  • Pressure9%
  • Fighting19%

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