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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 -
ISIS Claimed Responsibility for the Attack on Shi’ite Mosque in Central Afghanistan
Islamic State fighters claimed responsibility on Saturday for a deadly overnight attack in a mosque in central province of Ghazni in Afghanistan.
Sunday, 7 July , 2019 -
Kabul on Fire, Taliban Blast Left at least 10 Killed and 65 Injured
Taliban claims responsibility for blast and attack near the defence ministry that kills 10, injures at least 65.
Monday, 1 July , 2019 -
Taliban Attack Kills 8 Election Officials in Afghanistan
Taliban insurgents killed eight election officials in a bomb attack in the southern Kandahar province, Afghan officials said on Sunday.
Monday, 1 July , 2019 -
Afghanistan Helmand the Main Province in Opium Production
Helmand province in Afghanistan hit the first place in opium production, 136 thousand hectares, around 24 kg production per hectare in 2018.
Wednesday, 26 June , 2019 -
In Male-Dominated Afghanistan, Justice for Women is Complicated
The women’s prison compound here has a busy, near-normal air. Infants wail, children recite lessons and inmates wearing dresses and headscarves vacuum their dorms in yellow prefabricated huts.
Monday, 24 June , 2019 -
Afghan Special Forces Kill 14 Taliban Militants in Ghazni Province
The Afghan Special Forces killed 14 Taliban militants during an operation in Ghazni province.
Saturday, 22 June , 2019 -
Thousands of Afghans Rally for Definitive Ceasefire in a 18-years War-torn Country
The event was organized by the People’s Peace Movement, composed of members of civil society who are “marchers for peace”. Spokesman kidnapped (and released) two weeks ago: “We are not afraid of being attacked. We work among the Taliban to build bridges ”.
Saturday, 22 June , 2019 -
Pakistan Hosts Afghan Peace Conference in Bhurban
Pakistan is hosting a key meeting on Afghanistan reconciliation today (Saturday) in Murree’s Bhurban.
Saturday, 22 June , 2019 -
Taliban: US Has Agreed to Full Troop Withdrawal from Afghanistan
The United States explicitly stated Tuesday it is seeking a comprehensive peace agreement with the Taliban covering counterterrorism, withdrawal of US troops, intra-Afghan talks to find a political settlement to the war and a permanent cease-fire.
Wednesday, 19 June , 2019
