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The Taliban are not ready for peace talks: Abdullah Abdullah

The chief executive officer of the NUG Abdullah Abdullah said at a national conference on peace in Kabul that armed oppositions have never been ready to negotiate with the government.

Taliban killed 12, wounded six in an ambush that hit a convoy of security personnel in Kabul

The death toll from a suicide bombing targeting a security forces convoy outside Kabul jumped to 12, officials said, with eight civilians killed in the latest Taliban-claimed attack near the Afghan capital.

More Victims by Taliban, at least 10 UK G4S killed in Afghanistan

A British citizen was among 10 killed by a Taliban attack on a G4S compound in Afghanistan, the UK security firm has said.

Breaking News: Kabul Suicide Bomber Kills 50

A suicide bomb attack on a gathering of religious scholars yesterday in the Kabul, has killed at least 50 civilians.

No Progress Reported in Taliban Peace Talks in Moscow

Taliban officials attended a diplomatic conference in Russia for the first time on Friday, but reaffirmed their stance that they would only hold direct talks on Afghanistan’s future with the United States, not with the Kabul government.

IOC president denounces attack on wrestling centre

The International Olympic Committee chief (IOC) president has denounced as cowardly a recent attack on a wrestling centre in Kabul.

Twin explosions killed at least 20 people, including journalists and wounded 70 others late Wednesday in capital Kabul.

Ongoing war being waged against the people, constitution of the country: Ghani

President Mohammad Ashraf Ghani says the ongoing war is being waged against the people and constitution of the country.

UN Calls for Urgent Humanitarian Assistance to Afghanistan

The United Nations (UN) expressed concerns over Afghanistan’s status, saying 4 million people need urgent assistance in the country.

Pakistan’s new FM to visit Kabul, ‘we have to start anew’

Pakistan’s new foreign minister, Shah Mahmood Qureshi, on Monday spoke of his intention to visit Kabul with a “positive message.”

Rockets strike Kabul as Afghan president speaks at Eid prayer ceremony

This comes two days after Afghan president Ashraf Ghani (in poster) declared a “conditional ceasefire” with the Taliban.

India To Help Build Shahtoot Dam In Kabul

India will in all likelihood assist Afghanistan in building another dam – this time on the Kabul river basin – which will provide over two million Kabul residents with potable water.

Only suicide bomber critically wounded in today’s incident in Kabul: Stanikzai

The Kabul Security Commandment officials are saying only the suicide sustained critical wounds in today’s incident in capital Kabul.

Police Kill Suicide Bomber In Kabul

A suicide bomber walking through the streets of Shar-e-Naw, the busy commercial district in central Kabul, was spotted by police and gunned down before he could reach his target on Monday morning.

White House to Seek Direct Talks with the Taliban

White House to Seek Direct Talks with the Taliban The US President Donald Trump’s administration has told its top diplomats to seek direct talks with the Taliban, a significant shift in US policy in Afghanistan, done in the hope of jump-starting negotiations to end the 17-year war, according to a New York Times report.

Bamyan Governor Faces Criticism Over Biased Acts

Civilian Movement under the title of “Tajik and Pashtun Justice Movement” criticized the discriminatory performance of central Bamyan’s local authorities during a press conference in Kabul.

Afghanistan, UAE stress broadening of bilateral ties

National Security Adviser, Haneef Atmar met Saturday with the UAE affairs to Kabul, Issa al-Mazzouri, during which, the two sides emphasized on further strengthen of bilateral relationships.

Airstrikes target militants preventing restoration of Kabul power

The Afghan Air Force carried out a series of airstrikes targeting of a group of Taliban insurgents involved in the destruction of a electricity pylon in northern Baghlan province of Afghanistan.

Kunduz incident being robed precisely, says President Ghani

President Mohammad Ashraf Ghani has said that the Kunduz incident involving airstrike and civilian casualties is being probed precisely as he strongly reacted regarding the civilian casualties, emphasizing that the civilian casualties during the Afghan armed raids is not acceptable.

Stability, access to electricity to help boost investment in Nangarhar

Nangarhar Chamber of Commerce and Industry officials say investments have increased in the province compared to the past and could further increase if problem facing security and electricity resolved.