Afghanistan is scrambling to diversify its trade partners after a deadly border clash with Pakistan last month brought ties to their lowest point in years, affecting people on both sides of the frontier.

Earlier, Afghanistan skipper Rashid Khan won the toss and opted to bat first. His decision backfired as Saim Ayub removed Rahmanullah Gurbaz (8) in the second over to hand Pakistan their first success. But Sediq Atal and Ibrahim Zadran once again stood up for their team and added a fifty-run stand for the second wicket to help Afghanistan recover.

BBC Verify has been analysing satellite imagery throughout the day, first examining flooding in Mexico and later strike damage at an oil plant in Russia-occupied Crimea.

A Turkish delegation plans to travel to Pakistan to discuss the country's ongoing talks with Afghanistan regarding a peace deal.

ISLAMABAD — Pakistan and Afghanistan on Wednesday announced a ceasefire following days of the deadliest clashes in years that killed dozens of people on both sides of the border. The pause came after appeals from major regional powers, including Saudi ...