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Russia for Stepping up Struggle against ISIS in Afghanistan — Foreign Ministry
Russia is calling on the authorities of Afghanistan and the international coalition to step up the struggle against terrorists in the country, the Russian Foreign Ministry said in a commentary following a terrorist attack at a wedding in Kabul.
Monday, 19 August , 2019 -
Deadly Blast in Wedding in Kabul, 63 People Dead
A suicide bomb attack at a wedding in Kabul on Saturday killed 63 people and wounded 182, the Afghan Interior Ministry spokesman said.
Sunday, 18 August , 2019 -
Trump to Discuss Taliban Talks, Withdrawing Troops from Afghanistan
U.S. President Donald Trump on Friday was to meet U.S. top advisers about negotiations with the Taliban and the potential for a political settlement that could prompt a withdrawal of American troops from Afghanistan, a senior administration official said.
Saturday, 17 August , 2019 -
U.S. Draw Back Afghanistan Operations against Taliban as Peace Talks Conclude
On the same day peace talks concluded between U.S. and Taliban officials in Qatar, U.S.-led operations against the militant group in Afghanistan have significantly planned for a potential withdrawal of thousands of U.S. forces from its longest conflict ever.
Wednesday, 14 August , 2019 -
Afghanistan First Lady Visited an Israeli Delegation, Darul Hayat News Reported
An Israeli trade delegation has recently held a meeting with First Lady Rula Ghani in Kabul, the Darul Hayat news site reported.
Sunday, 4 August , 2019 -
US Preparing to Withdraw Thousands of Troops from Afghanistan as part of Proposed Taliban Deal
The Pentagon is preparing to withdraw thousands of troops from Afghanistan as part of a proposed peace deal with the Taliban, U.S. officials told Fox News Thursday.
Sunday, 4 August , 2019 -
Imran Khan May Visit Afghanistan in the Near Future
The Prime Minister of Pakistan Imran Khan may visit Afghanistan in the near future in a bid to help the process, it has been reported.
Monday, 29 July , 2019 -
US to Deploy 400 Troops Set to Deploy to Afghanistan
The Illinois National Guard is set to deploy about 400 soldiers to Afghanistan in what officials say is the largest mobilization of Guardsmen and women from the state in nearly a decade.
Monday, 29 July , 2019 -
Taliban Refuse to Sit around Direct Negotiations Table with Afghanistan Government
An Afghan official said Sunday that the government would hold its first-ever direct talks with the Taliban within two weeks, but the insurgents quickly denied any such meeting was planned and reiterated their opposition to negotiating with government representatives in their official capacity.
Monday, 29 July , 2019 -
Trump Claims US could Wipe Afghanistan “off the face of the Earth” and Win the War in a Week
Donald Trump said Monday that the United States could wipe Afghanistan “off the face of the Earth” in a matter of days but noted that he has chosen instead to draw down U.S. forces after nearly two decades of fighting there.
Tuesday, 23 July , 2019 -
Model Claims Former Afghan Defense minister’s Son Raped her
The wealthy son of the former Afghan defense minister stalked and raped a Manhattan fashion model after she rejected him, she charges in a shocking lawsuit.
Monday, 22 July , 2019 -
Airstrikes Left 10 Dead in in Afghanistan, including Women and Children
Afghan officials say at least 10 civilians have been killed in separate airstrikes by Afghan security forces in western Badghis province.
Sunday, 21 July , 2019 -
Imran Khan to Discuss Afghanistan Peace Deal with Trump
Pakistan’s PM will arrive at the White house on Monday for his first meeting with U.S. President Trump as the countries look to revive relations and extricate America from its nearly 18 years of war in Afghanistan.
Sunday, 21 July , 2019 -
Whether India is being Deliberately Kept in the Shadow of Afghanistan Peace Talks?
India was found absent from the meeting between China, Russia, the US and Pakistan in Beijing in the previous week on Afghan reconciliation.
Wednesday, 17 July , 2019 -
Islamic State Making Territorial Gains in Afghanistan, Pentagon Reports
The Islamic State-Khorasan Province has gained control of territory in Afghanistan over the last six months, according to the latest Pentagon report to Congress.
Wednesday, 17 July , 2019 -
Local Afghan Journalist Killed by Unknown Assailants in Paktia Province Afghanistan
Nader Shah Sahibzada, a reporter for Voice of Gardiz local radio, went missing on Friday and authorities found his dead body on Saturday near his home in capital city, Gardiz.
Monday, 15 July , 2019 -
U.S. Special Forces Soldier, Another Victim of War in Afghanistan
A U.S. special forces soldier was killed during combat operations in Afghanistan, the U.S. Department of Defense said Sunday.
Monday, 15 July , 2019 -
Child Suicide Bomber Kills Five, Injures 40 in Wedding Attack
Five people have been killed and 40 injured in a suicide bombing in eastern Afghanistan Friday that local officials say was carried out by a minor.
Saturday, 13 July , 2019 -
Taliban, Afghan Delegates Agreed on Road Map to Reduce Violence
The Taliban and delegates representing Afghan society have agreed upon a road map for a future political settlement in what is seen as a major step toward ending Afghanistan’s nearly 18-year war.
Tuesday, 9 July , 2019 -
Former US Commander Recalls Three Big Mistakes US Made in Afghanistan
War is often filled with its share of mistakes, some are the result of changing circumstances on the ground, while others are more systemic. The US has committed more than a few during its 18 years in Afghanistan.
Sunday, 7 July , 2019
