Govt Releases Around 900 Taliban Prisoners

The 900 prisoners were released from different prisons across the country, mainly from Pul-e-Charkhi and Bagram prisons.

Russia Reports Record One-Day Rise in Coronavirus Deaths

Brazil deaths by COVID-19 reached 24,512 on Tuesday, with 1,039 new deaths over the last 24 hours…

Brazil Surpasses US in Daily Coronavirus Death Toll

Afghan Govt Lowers Customs Valuation of Gold

Balkh Doctors Perform First Heart Surgery in Province

Parwan Doctors Amid COVID-19: Stay Home to Protect Your Families

Iranian Official in Kabul to Discuss Drowning of Afghan Migrants

“Mr. Mohsin Baharwand expressed his deep sorrow over the incident and condemned the incident in the strongest possible terms,” said MoFA…

Taliban reacts to release of 900 prisoners of the group by Afghan government

The Taliban group reacted to the release of 900 prisoners of the group by the Afghan government, calling it ‘a good progress’. Suhail Shaheen, a spokesperson for the political office of Taliban, issued

China’s role about Coronavirus outbreak in Afghanistan

About the Author: Kamela Azizi has been working with the Ministry of Public Work and Ministry of Trade and Industry for the past two years. She obtained her Bachelor of Economics and management from Avicenna

Coronavirus spreading at an alarming rate in Afghanistan, 658 new cases recorded

The Ministry of Public Health (MoPH) announced Tuesday that the authorities have recorded 658 new positive cases of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) across the country in the past 24 hours. According to

Afghan government to release 900 Taliban prisoners today

The Afghan government will release 900 Taliban militants by the end of today, sources in Office of the National Security Council said. The sources further added that the government will release the prisoners

U.S. reacts to President Ghani’s announcement for the release of 2000 Taliban prisoners

Washington reacted to President Mohammad Ashraf Ghani’s announcement for the release of 2,000 Taliban prisoners, reciprocating the declaration of ceasefire during Eid Days. “Last night I and Dr. Abdullah

Ghani responds to Taliban’s gesture of goodwill, vows to release 20000 prisoners

President Mohammad Ashraf Ghani responded to the gesture of goodwill by Taliban group and vowed to release 2,000 Taliban prisoners. The Office of the President, ARG Palace, in a statement said President

Ghani’s order to Afghan forces after declaration of ceasefire by Taliban

President Mohammad Ashraf Ghani ordered the Afghan forces to return to defense posture while welcoming the announcement of ceasefire by Taliban during Eid Days. In his speech on the occasion of Eid Al-Fitr,

Trump says he wants full Afghanistan pullout but sets no timeline

US forces have already begun withdrawing after 19 years of war as part of an agreement signed with Taliban in February.

Excerpts: When Afghanistan was still considered the 'just war'

Author Taran Khan's Shadow City documents lives in Kabul away from the war machinery and foreign aid workers.

Afghanistan to free 900 more Taliban prisoners: Government

The move comes after President Ashraf Ghani announced release of Taliban prisoners following Eid ceasefire by Taliban.

Afghan president pledges to expedite release of Taliban prisoners

Ashraf Ghani's statement comes after welcoming announcement by armed group of a three-day ceasefire during Eid al-Fitr.

Afghan Taliban announces three-day Eid ceasefire

The move comes after months of fighting with Afghan forces since the group signed a landmark agreement with the US.

Afghanistan coronavirus cases spike ahead of Eid-al-Fitr holiday

With 782 new cases in the past 24 hours, the total number of infected people hits almost 10,000.

Afghan Taliban leader says committed to deal with the US

In Eid message Haibatullah Akhunzada asks US 'not to waste' the opportunity offered by the deal to end 19-year-old war.

Afghans free 900 Taliban prisoners in hope of extended ceasefire

A truce called for the Muslim holiday of Eid has held, and the insurgent group is raising hopes it may be extended.

Afghan leaders blame Taliban for vicious attack on maternity ward

Government rejects Taliban denials, setting the stage for renewed warfare that could push the U.S. peace deal to breaking point.

Newborns among 14 killed in attack on Afghan maternity ward

No group has claimed responsibility for the brazen attack on a Kabul hospital, but the area has been plagued by ISIS-linked militants before.

U.S. threatens big Afghan aid cut despite virus outbreak fears

After surprise visit, Pompeo says Washington would hold back $1 billion if arch presidential rivals don't agree on new government to advance peace talks with Taliban.

Pompeo in Afghanistan in bid to jumpstart peace process

He traveled despite the coronavirus pandemic as dueling claims of victory in recent Afghan presidential elections have proven an early stumbling block

Attack kills dozens days after Afghan peace deal signed

Leading politicians escaped unharmed as gunmen hit memorial service in Kabul; Taliban denies involvement in trouble soon after it inked pact with U.S.

Afghan women appeal to Pompeo to monitor Taliban's treatment of women

"The women of my generation have not forgotten the reign of the Taliban, and we are, as always, worried for the future," International Women of Courage award recipient Zarifa Ghafari said.

Trump Wants Troops in Afghanistan Home by Election Day. The Pentagon Is Drawing Up Plans.

President Trump has repeatedly voiced a desire to leave Afghanistan sooner than the timeline laid out in the Feb. 29 peace agreement. He may want to campaign on bringing home every soldier.

How the Taliban Outlasted a Superpower: Tenacity and Carnage

The Taliban stand on the brink of realizing their most fervent desire: U.S. troops leaving Afghanistan. They have given up little of their extremist ideology to do it.

Afghan Sides Agree to a Rare Cease-Fire During Eid al-Fitr

The Taliban’s announcement of a three-day cessation of violence, after months of intensifying attacks, was welcomed by President Ashraf Ghani.

Looking at War Across 2,500 Years

Thomas E. Ricks considers books from ancient China down to the war in Afghanistan.

The Truth About the Original Coney Island Hot Dog

You’ve Heard of Nathan’s Famous. But Feltman’s was there first. Now it’s back, and with the pandemic, business is booming.

Sexual Abuse Case in Haiti Soccer Puts FIFA Under Scrutiny Again

A year after similar accusations led to the ouster of a top soccer official in Afghanistan, global soccer faces calls to do more to protect athletes.

Ronald Shurer II, Cited for Bravery in Afghanistan, Dies at 41

An Army medic, Staff Sergeant Shurer charged into heavy gunfire, saving fellow soldiers. He was awarded the Medal of Honor.

Afghan gov’t to free 900 prisoners; Taliban may extend truce

KABUL, Afghanistan (AP) — The Afghan government said it would free 900 prisoners on Tuesday, its single largest prisoner release since the U.S. and the Taliban signed a peace deal earlier this...

South Carolina soldier dies in Afghanistan

SPARTANBURG, S.C. (AP) — A South Carolina soldier has been killed in Afghanistan.The U.S. Department of Defense announced Thursday that 1st Lt. Trevarius Ravon Bowman, 25, of Spartanburg,...

Taliban, Ghani declare three-day cease fire for Eid holiday

ISLAMABAD (AP) — The Taliban and Afghanistan's president announced late Saturday a three-day cease-fire ahead of a major Islamic holiday that begins Sunday to mark the end of the Islamic fasting...

US envoy working to resuscitate flagging Afghan peace deal

KABUL, Afghanistan (AP) — The first visit to Kabul by Washington’s peace envoy since Afghanistan's squabbling political leadership reached a power-sharing agreement comes amid increased violence...

Ex-Green Beret nabbed in exec’s escape has lived on the edge

Decades before a security camera caught Michael Taylor coming off a jet that was carrying one of the world’s most-wanted fugitives, the former Green Beret had a hard-earned reputation for taking...

Afghan officials say gunmen kill 11 in separate attacks

KABUL, Afghanistan (AP) — Gunmen killed 11 people in two separate attacks in Afghanistan, officials said Wednesday, the latest in relentless violence that continues to plague the war-shattered...

UN: Civilian deaths by Taliban and Afghan forces on the rise

KABUL, Afghanistan (AP) — The United Nations called Tuesday for an immediate reduction of violence in Afghanistan, saying civilian deaths by both Taliban and Afghanistan’s own security forces is...

Elite SAS soldier allegedly shot an unarmed, intellectually-disabled Afghan villager

The shooting, which has been dubbed 'the village idiot killing' by those within the Australian special forces, happened in Afghanistan in 2012.

Serbia sends army to border with Croatia to 'secure' three migrants camps holding 1,500

Serbia's Defence Ministry said that President Vucic ordered the troop deployment to 'secure' three migrant camps near the western town of Sid that are housing some 1,500 people.

FBI offers $1 million reward to find Taliban kidnappers of Pennsylvania mom Caitlan Coleman

The FBI is offering $1 million for information leading to the capture of the Taliban militants who kidnapped and held Caitlan Coleman and her three children in Pakistan until 2017.

Police charge man, 50, after BBC news reporter Sima Kotecha claims she was racially abused

Russel Rawlingson, 50, of Glenfield Road, Leicester will appear at Leicester Magistrates' Court today charged with using threatening or abusive words or behaviour.

BBC reporter Sima Kotecha cancels live broadcast in Leicester after being subjected to racist abuse

BBC News reporter Sima Kotecha was in Leicester preparing a live reaction piece when she was racially abused by a man who shouted 'terrible things' at her and her production team.

Conservative minister Rory Stewart recalls his travel adventures

The politician recalls his travel adventures including nearly being arrested in Nepal when he was accused of being in Al-Qaeda just after 9/11 - and eating his most unpleasant meal in China.

How George W. Bush rejected diplomacy with the Taliban to launch Afghanistan invasion after 9/11

A new documentary about George W. Bush sheds new light on the events after the September 11, 2001 attacks, which turned Bush into a wartime president.

Taliban, Afghan Government Hint at Progress as Cease-Fire Expires

With new prisoner releases, many hope peace talks will be back on the table.

Is Mike Pompeo in Trouble?

The dismissal of the State Department’s inspector general has, ironically, exposed multiple investigations into the conduct of the Secretary of State.

China Faces Pressure as World Health Assembly Meets

Over 120 countries have now co-sponsored calls for an inquiry into the international response to the coronavirus pandemic.

Afghanistan’s ‘Cradle to Grave’ Cycle of Death

The U.S.-Taliban peace deal is dealt yet another blow as Kabul moves its security forces into “offensive mode.”

Is the Afghan Peace Deal Dead on Arrival?

The Trump administration’s push for an end to two decades of war may be slipping through its fingers.

Horrific Attack on Maternity Ward Threatens to Upend Afghan Truce

Kabul blames the Taliban for the killing of mothers and newborn babies and a second attack on a funeral.

Is Pompeo in Israel to Bless Netanyahu’s Annexation Plan?

The State Department says the trip is to discuss the coronavirus and Iran, but a much more pressing issue is likely on the agenda.

Oxfam closing operations in 18 countries amid coronavirus financial strain

Oxfam International said Thursday it will close operations in 18 countries because of the financial strain of the coronavirus.Oxfam, which works in 66 countries and with 20 affiliate offices worldwide

Trump rips WSJ editorial warning him not to be 'impulsive' on Afghanistan

President Trump slammed the Wall Street Journal's editorial board on Monday, a day after it warned him against being "impulsive" when making decisions on Afghanistan."The Wall Street Journal

Afghanistan's two wars: Terrorism and coronavirus

The coronavirus pandemic brings back memories of living in war. We are experiencing constant uncertainty and stress, and there is talk of food shortages. My daughter is out of school, and we do not know

Afghanistan's 2 wars: Terrorism and coronavirus

The coronavirus pandemic brings back memories of living in war. We are experiencing constant uncertainty and stress, and there is talk of food shortages. My daughter is out of school, and we do not know

Death toll rises to 24 in attack on Afghan maternity hospital

The death toll from a militant attack on a maternity hospital in Afghanistan was raised to 24 Wednesday, according to The Associated Press. Militants attacked the hospital Tuesday, setting off a gunfight

Militants attack Doctors Without Borders hospital in Afghanistan

Militants attacked a hospital in Afghanistan supported by Doctors Without Borders on Tuesday, killing two newborn babies and at least 11 other people, NBC News reported, citing Afghanistan’s Interior

Trump wants to pull troops from Afghanistan over coronavirus: report

President Trump has told advisers that he wants the U.S. to pull its troops from Afghanistan to avoid service members there being exposed to the coronavirus, NBC News reported Monday. The president asks

Afghan Government to Free 900 Prisoners; Taliban May Extend Truce

There are hopes that the prisoner release could lead to new reductions in violence.

A Ceasefire for Eid, Peace, and Fighting COVID-19 in Afghanistan 

Violence has continued in Afghanistan throughout the holy month of Ramadan. 

Afghan President and Rival Announce Power-sharing Agreement

Two months after Ashraf Ghani and Abdullah Abdullah each declared themselves president, the rivals have arrived at a deal.

COVID-19 in Afghanistan: Going Beyond a Ceasefire

A ceasefire is necessary to give all Afghans the best possible chance of defeating their common enemy: COVID-19. But there are limitations.

US On Track to Pull Troops From Afghanistan Despite Turmoil

Plans to push ahead with withdrawal remain unchanged, despite ongoing security challenges.

Militants Storm Maternity Clinic in Afghan Capital, Kill 14

Police engaged in an hours-long shootout after militants stormed a maternity hospital in western Kabul.

Taliban Say They Don’t Have Missing US Contractor

"We don't have any information about the missing American," a Taliban spokesman says.

5 countries welcome Eid truce in Afghanistan

By Javed Hamim Kakar on 26 May 2020 KABUL (Pajhwok): Five countries announced their warm welcome to the announcement of the Afghan government and the... read more

Baghlan farmers say face losses instead of profit each year

By Raz Muhammad on 26 May 2020 PUL-i-KHUMRI (Pajhwok): Farmers in northern Baghlan province say they sell their products at a low price due to lack of proper management in the field of agriculture...

Efforts on to extend ceasefire by a week

By Javed Hamim Kakar on 26 May 2020 KABUL (Pajhwok): Efforts are underway to extend the bilateral ceasefire agreement between the government and the... read more

Afghanistan detects 658 new coronavirus cases

By بهشته ارغند on 26 May 2020 KABUL (Pajhwok): Afghanistan... read more

US death toll from Covid-19 nears 100,000

By Javed Hamim Kakar on 26 May 2020 KABUL (Pajhwok):  The United States has recorded 532 deaths from coronavirus, bringing its total death toll to 98,218. The... read more

Land dispute leaves 6 dead in Laghman

By Javed Hamim Kakar on 26 May 2020 KABUL (Pajhwok): At least six people have been killed and four others wounded during an armed clash between two groups over ownership... read more

80 Balkh hospital staffers contract coronavirus

By Ahmed Javed Javed on 26 May 2020 MAZAR-I-SHARIF (Pajhwok): Eighty doctors and paramedics working at the civil hospital in northern Balkh province have contracted coronavirus, an official said Tuesday. Dr.

My brother messaged me that Mumbai Indians will pick me in IPL 2017 Auction: Rashid Khan

Eventually, Rashid was picked by SRH for a whopping amount of Rs 4 crore.

Rashid Khan reveals three batsmen he finds difficult to bowl to

Rashid Khan turned out to be a nightmare for many batsmen till date.

Afghanistan Cricket Board to cut salaries of coaching staff by 25%

ACB might increase the pay cut of coaches if the situation continues to be same in the upcoming months.

Afghanistan’s Shafiqullah Shafiq handed six-year ban

Shafiq last donned the national colours during the tri-series in Bangladesh back in September 2019.

Inzamam-ul-Haq got angry after I told him that people were looking at me as T20 specialist: Rashid Khan

Rashid Khan says the way Hardik Pandya bats is unbelievable

Rating top 5 international teams based on controversies

They haven’t been able to set the right examples for others.

Rashid Khan names his favourite Bollywood actor, stadiums and holiday destination

Rashid Khan took part in Instagram live session with CricTracker.

Afghanistan frees 900 more Taliban inmates on last day of truce

Authorities release prisoners from across the country, with approximately 600 of them from notorious Bagram jail near capital Kabul, following insurgents' three-day ceasefire to mark Eid al Fitr.

Afghanistan frees 100 Taliban prisoners as Eid truce holds

Kabul plans to free up to 2,000 Taliban inmates as a "goodwill gesture" in response to insurgents' limited ceasefire during festival marking the end of the month of fasting.

Afghanistan to free up to 2,000 Taliban prisoners after ceasefire offer

Afghan President Ghani said the government was ready to hold peace talks with the Taliban after accepting their offer of a three-day truce over the Eid al Fitr holiday starting Sunday that marks the end

In pictures: Muslims celebrate Eid amid curfews, lockdowns

Many countries have closed mosques to the public, making it impossible for worshippers to hold the traditional congregational prayers that are part of Eid al Fitr celebrations.

Taliban, Afghan president declare three-day Eid ceasefire from Sunday

The ceasefire which begins Sunday was first announced by the Taliban, then welcomed by Afghan President Ashraf Ghani.

US envoy working to resuscitate flagging Afghan peace deal

Some 12,000 American soldiers have been deployed to train and aid the Afghan National Security Forces, costing Washington about $4 billion annually to keep Afghanistan's military in fighting form.

Eight Afghan soldiers die fighting off Taliban attack on key city

In a separate incident north of the capital Kabul, unidentified gunmen opened fire on worshippers offering evening prayers at a mosque, killing at least seven people and wounding 12, police said.

House Republicans to sue Pelosi over remote proxy voting in pandemic

Twitter fact-checks Trump tweet for the first time

House Republicans to sue Pelosi remote proxy voting in pandemic

U.S. House of Representatives Republicans will sue Democratic Speaker Nancy Pelosi over rule changes that allow members to vote on each other's behalf during the coronavirus pandemic, Republican aides

Biden wins AFL-CIO endorsement as he seeks to recapture blue-collar vote

Twitter places fact-check notification on Trump tweet about mail-in ballots

House Republicans to sue Pelosi over rule changes allowing remote proxy voting

U.S. House of Representatives Republicans will sue Democratic Speaker Nancy Pelosi over rule changes that allow remote proxy voting, Republican aides said on Tuesday.

Trump says wants full Afghanistan pullout but hasn't set target date

U.S. President Donald Trump on Tuesday renewed his desire for a full military withdrawal from Afghanistan but added that he had not set a target date, amid speculation he might make ending America's longest

The Heat: U.S.-Taliban historic agreement

U.S. and Taliban leaders sign a historic agreement in hopes of ending America’s longest war - in Afghanistan.

Can Afghanistan ever find peace with the Taliban?

On Saturday, the U.S. and Afghanistan’s Taliban signed a peace deal. Less than 72 hours later, a bombing attack at a football game in Khost province has raised doubts it can last. Is there any hope?

Did the Afghanistan Papers reveal anything new?

In a bombshell revelation, government documents show U.S. officials misled the American public about the war in Afghanistan. To discuss the Afghanistan Papers and broader implications for America’s longest

The Heat: Afghanistan papers

A bombshell revelation. Government documents show US officials misled the American public about the war in Afghanistan The post The Heat: Afghanistan papers appeared first on CGTN America.

Focus on DPRK, Iran, Afghanistan, Syria as UNGA wraps up

UN assembly of global heads of state wraps up with sharp words from the DPRK, Iran and Afghanistan. The post Focus on DPRK, Iran, Afghanistan, Syria as UNGA wraps up appeared first on CGTN America.

Lowest voter turnout in 18 years in Afghanistan elections

In Afghanistan the turnout in the presidential election was the lowest in 18-years. And Afghans may be getting the results later rather than sooner. The post Lowest voter turnout in 18 years in Afghanistan

At least 5 dead in election day violence in Afghanistan

At least 5 dead as the Taliban carry out scores of attacks during the presidential election in Afghanistan. The post At least 5 dead in election day violence in Afghanistan appeared first on CGTN America.

Taliban suicide bomber kills 7 troops in eastern Afghanistan

An Afghan official says a suicide bomber targeted a base belonging to the country’s intelligence service in eastern Afghanistan, killing seven members of the force.

Troop withdrawal, peace process on track in Afghanistan despite violence, U.S. says

A U.S. official says the Islamic State affiliate in Afghanistan carried out this week’s horrific attack on a maternity hospital in Kabul.

Afghanistan envoy calls for release of American contractor

Months after an American was captured by Taliban-linked militants in Afghanistan, a Trump administration official has announced for the first time that Mark R

Editorial: A deal with the Taliban is a painful price for ending the war in Afghanistan

Trump was right to change course and talk to the Taliban

U.S. forces can be investigated for Afghanistan war crimes along with Taliban, world court rules

Appeals judges gave the green light for prosecutors to open an investigation targeting the Taliban, Afghan forces and U.S. military and CIA personnel for war crimes and crimes against humanity.

Afghanistan truce successful so far, U.S. ready to sign peace deal with Taliban

U.S. and Taliban moved closer Friday to signing a landmark agreement that calls for steep U.S. troop withdrawals from Afghanistan in coming months.

Op-Ed: Is this the time the Afghanistan war ends?

A door is opening that may lead to the end of a 20-year war. We must have the courage to walk through, says former White House official Richard A. Clarke.

Abdullah calls for permanent ceasefire after release of 900 Taliban prisoners

Chairman of the High Council for National Reconciliation, Abdullah Abdullah, has called for a permanent ceasefire hours after the government released 900 Taliban prisoners in different provinces. “The

Pompeo: US will push for long-term ceasefire/RIV in Afghanistan

US Secretary of State, Mike Pompeo, has talked to President Ghani and Chairman of the High Council of National Reconciliation, Abdullah Abdullah, via phone calls on Sunday night, May 24, according to the

Born in fire, lost in war

A picture, showing a woman, holding a newborn baby, circulated on social media hours after a deadly attack on a maternity hospital in western Barchi neighborhood of Kabul. This initial picture, which was

Taliban behead a young man in Maidan Wardak

The Taliban militants have beheaded a young man in Jalriz district of Maidan Wardak province, local sources told Kabul Now, today, Saturday, May 23. A reliable source confirmed that the Taliban militants

NDS operatives arrest Taliban commander riding IRGC vehicle in Herat

Operatives of the National Directorate of Security (NDS), Afghanistan intelligence agency, have arrested Taliban’s military official for Karokh district of the western Herat, Qari Shafi also known as

Afghanistan records its highest daily increase in covid-19 cases

With 782 new cases of the covid-19 pandemic confirmed in different provinces over past 24 hours, the total number of people tested positive for the coronavirus has jumped to 9,998, according to the Ministry

Amid war and violence, Taliban leader sends Eid ul Fitar message

Despite optimisms expressed by the US peace envoy who restlessly shuttles between capitals to convince the militant group to reduce violence and commit to the agreement signed between Washington and the

Shafiqullah Shafiq handed six-year ban for flouting anti-corruption code

The Afghanistan batsman accepted four charges of his flouting the board's ACU code

Corona, cricket and ground realities - Part I

COVID-19 has put cricket on hold all over the world. Here's what the situation is like in the Asian countries

Ireland reverse seven-year-old jinx in Super Over

Ireland's winless streak of close to seven years in T20Is against Afghanistan came to an end when they won the final T20I in the Super Over

Ireland look to avoid whitewash, improve head-to-head record

With the series decided both sides might look to try out different combinations before the T20 World Cup

Ireland huff and puff, and still fall 21 short

Afghanistan successfully defended 184 to seal the three-match series 2-0 with a game to spare

Ireland hope to retaliate and overcome rampant Afghans

The visitors have adopted a blatantly open approach of playing out Rashid's overs with utmost caution and maximising their scoring in remaining 16

Najibullah, Rashid take side over the line in rain-marred contest

Chasing 173, rain struck after 15 overs, but Afghanistan were 11 runs ahead of the DLS par score

Gold Star parents on courageous legacy of son who shielded soldier from insurgent's bomb

The parents of Staff Sgt. Michael H. Ollis sit down with Fox News to tell their late son’s story in hopes of keeping his name and legacy alive.

How ISIS is exploiting the coronavirus pandemic

Given that much of the world has been beleaguered by the coronavirus pandemic -- and the subsequent lockdowns, bending of health care systems, economic downturns and political divide -- concerns have

Marine dog achieves legendary status in US special operations community

Retired Marine Staff Sgt. Alex Schnell said he knew that he had a very unique animal on his hands the very first time he saw the Belgian Malinois, Bass.

James Carafano: Amid coronavirus, global challenges remain for US – Keep eye on these 3 hot spots

There are plenty of other problems in this wide world that might well hit American lives and livelihoods just as hard as COVID-19.

Islamic State behind attack that killed newborns at Afghanistan maternity clinic, US says

The Islamic State was responsible for the attack on an Afghanistan hospital’s maternity ward Tuesday that killed about 24—including new mothers and two newborns, according to the U.S. representative

US blames ISIS branch for Afghanistan hospital attack that killed 2 newborns

The United States blamed radical Islamic militants and not the Taliban on Thursday, for an attack against an Afghan hospital that killed at least 16 people, including two newborn children. 

Dozens killed in attack on maternity ward in Afghanistan

Mothers and their newborns are killed in an attack that lasted nearly four hours; Jennifer Griffin reports.

900 Taliban prisoners to be freed by Afghan govt under Eid truce in biggest ever single-step release

Kabul plans to set free as many as 900 Taliban prisoners in the biggest-ever release of its kind to date. The two sides are moving closer to launching intra-Afghan peace talks, scheduled as part of the

Afghan government to free 900 Taliban prisoners, urges militants to extend 3-day ceasefire – Kabul

The Afghan government urged the Taliban to extend a three-day ceasefire which is due to end on Tuesday night and announced that it would release 900 prisoners from the insurgent group later in the day. “It

US intel report sinks Pompeo’s bluster with admission Iran & US both want peace in Afghanistan

US military intelligence has admitted Iran has no plans to “actively oppose” the peace process in Afghanistan, directly contradicting one of US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo’s many allegations about

Taliban deal: US envoy meets Afghan president, former rival as Kabul ends political impasse

US Special Representative for Afghanistan Zalmay Khalilzad met with Afghan President Ashraf Ghani and his former rival Abdullah Abdullah on Wednesday to discuss progress towards a peace deal with the insurgent

‘It would be best if intra-Afghan talks began while US still has significant military presence’ – envoy

The United States has heard positive reports about the formation of an inclusive Afghan government, US Special Representative Zalmay Khalilzad said on Friday, adding that a new date for intra-Afghan peace

President Ghani orders Afghan troops to switch to ‘offensive mode’ after new attacks

Afghan President Ashraf Ghani ordered the military to move to “offensive mode” on Tuesday, shifting away from a defensive stance it had taken as part of efforts to reduce violence as the US tries to

Suicide blast at funeral of Afghan police commander in Nangarhar ‘kills, wounds dozens’ – reports

Some 40 people are believed “to have been killed or wounded” in a suicide blast on Tuesday at a funeral of a police commander in Afghanistan’s eastern province of Nangarhar, according to Attaullah

The Secret Behind Swiss Economic Success

Follow @economics.daily for more business and economics news from around the world. Despite possessing scarce natural resources and being landlocked, Switzerland has managed to climb the global ranks to

Afghanistan To Launch Its First Gemstone Certification Lab

Silk Road Heart will be Afghanistan’s first gemstone certification lab and lapidary to be launched in June 2020 with support from USAID INVEST. According to Medium.com, the gemstone certification lab The

The Rise & Fall of the Deserts of Southwest Afghanistan & its Impact on Migration, Poppy and Stability

The Afghanistan Research and Evaluation Unit (AREU) has recently published its recent synthesis paper, “When the Water Runs Out: The Rise (and Inevitable fall) of the Deserts of Southwest Afghanistan The

World Bank Approves $400mn To Help Afghanistan With COVID-19 Crisis and Beyond

The World Bank Board of Executive Directors today approved a $400 million grant to help Afghanistan sustain the pace of key economic and public finance reforms, and support the country The post World Bank

Afghan Millennial Woman Opens Jewelry Business in the U.S.

“As an Afghan economist I have always wondered whether Afghanistan is a rich or poor country?” says Tania Aria, the founder of Afghan jewelry brand Veezha.  Looking at the GDP The post Afghan Millennial

What Will Be the Economic Recovery Shape?

The world economy is crumbling due to the COVID-19 pandemic. What shape will the economic recovery take? V-shaped: Some more optimistic economists predict the recovery to take the shape of The post What

Climate Change: A Major Global Threat

By: Isidoros Karderinis The climate change—the change in the global climate and in particular the changes in meteorological conditions that extend on a large time scale, is a major global The post Climate

325,000 Afghan refugees returned home over past four months: ministry

More than 350,000 Afghan refugees returned to their home country over the past four months amid coronavirus pandemic, officials said Tuesday.

Afghan government to release nearly 900 Taliban prisoners today

Afghan government says it will release nearly 900 Taliban prisoners today (Tuesday).

Ten injured in Jalalabad filling station fire

Ten people were injured when fire broke out at a fuel filling station in Afghanistan's eastern city of Jalalabad on Monday, officials said.

Pompeo expects Taliban, Afghan government not to escalate violence after Eid

US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo on Sunday urged the Taliban and the Afghan government not to escalate violence after Eid when both sides are observing a ceasefire.

Afghanistan's coronavirus cases reach nearly 10,000

Afghanistan's health ministry on Saturday announced 782 new coronavirus cases, the highest daily figure, raising the country's total to 9,998.

Kabul district police chiefs warned of dismissal over motorcycle attacks

Afghanistan's Interior Ministry on Saturday warned district police chiefs in capital Kabul that they would be dismissed if an attack is carried out by assailants on motorcycle in their area.

US and Iran attend Six Plus Two meeting on Afghanistan

Diplomats from the United States and Iran participated in a recent virtual Six Plus Two meeting on Afghanistan, the Atlantic Council reported on Friday.

Japan raises travel advisory for India and 10 other countries

The countries are expected to be added to a list of 100 countries and regions subject to an entry ban for foreign travelers soon.

U.S. blames brutal attack on Afghan maternity hospital on IS

A U.S. official said Friday that an Islamic State affiliate in Afghanistan carried out this week’s horrific attack on a maternity hospital in a majority Shiite Muslim neighborhood in Kabul, killing 24

Trump's long-shot Afghan peace push dealt fresh blow after attacks

U.S. President Donald Trump's stalled plans to bring peace to Afghanistan have suffered a new setback with a decision by Kabul to resume offensive operations against the Taliban following two attacks on

Maternity ward massacre shakes Afghanistan and its peace process

After struggling to get pregnant for years, Zainab, 27, gave birth to a baby boy on Tuesday morning at a small hospital in the southwestern corner of Kabul. She was overjoyed and named the boy Omid, meaning

Gunmen attack Afghan hospital where Doctors Without Borders aid group runs a clinic

Gunmen attacked a hospital in the Afghan capital, Kabul, on Tuesday where the international humanitarian organization Doctors Without Borders runs a maternity clinic, killing at least eight people, officials

'Should I buy a mask or food?': South Asia's poor face stark choice

Buy a mask and let his family go hungry, or buy food and go out into the crowded city without one — that is the stark choice facing Hayatullah Khan, an Afghan labourer whose daily earnings have fallen

Afghan men reject social distancing for religious gathering amid coronavirus

Afghan authorities are struggling to implement lockdowns to prevent the spread of the coronavirus in a province bordering Iran where the outbreak is widening due to an influx of Afghan returnees and men

Editorial: Truce extension, everybody’s heart’s desire

Fortunately in war-ravaged Afghanistan, the despondency over the increasing number of coronavirus infections – hovering above 11,000 now – was offset by the announcement of a 3-day truce among the

Afghan-Iranian officials discuss Afghan migrants drowning incident

AT News KABUL: The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Afghanistan said that an Iranian delegation arrived in Kabul on Tuesday to discuss the incident of Afghan migrants’ torturing by the country’s border

Kabul peace force ready to carry talks with Taliban

AT News KABUL: Afghan peace negotiation team is ready to carry intra-Afghan talks with the Taliban—a group that had hammered out peace deal with US on late February in Qatar. After US-Taliban deal, intra-Afghan

Karzai condoles university professor’s death

AT News KABUL: Former President, Hamid Karzai expressed his sympathies and condolences over the death of Mir Hossain Shah, an intellectual and university professor. “Late Professor Mir Hosssain Shah

China welcomes violence reduction, reiterate support to Afghan peace quest

AT News KABUL: The Government of China has welcomed violence reduction between the government of Afghanistan and the Taliban group, and reassured its strong support to the ongoing peace efforts to end

‘Extend truce to stop bloodshed’

AT News KABUL: The Afghanistan Independent Human Rights Commission (AIHRC) on Tuesday has called for extension of the three-day ceasefire observed during Eid al-Fitr festival so that killing of civilians

Covid-19 cases close to 12k in Afghanistan

AT News KABUL: With recording of 658 new covid-19 cases within past 24 hours, the tally has reached to 11, 831 across Afghanistan, as the country is going through its peaking glassy of the pandemic virus.

Coronavirus: Total Infections Near 12,000 in Afghanistan

Afghanistan coronavirus infection toll hit nearly 12,000 as 658 new laboratory-confirmed cases were recorded. The post Coronavirus: Total Infections Near 12,000 in Afghanistan appeared first on The Killid

Coronavirus: Brazil Surpasses United States in Daily Death Toll

With 807 new confirmed coronavirus deaths within the last 24 hours, Brazil has surpassed the United States in terms of the daily death toll. The post Coronavirus: Brazil Surpasses United States in Daily

Afghanistan War: Khost Residents Urge Further Extension of Ceasefire

Khost residents welcomed the three-day ceasefire over Eid al-Fitr holidays and urged the parties involved in country's ongoing war to extend the truce. The post Afghanistan War: Khost Residents Urge Further

Afghan Gov’t to Release 900 Taliban Prisoners: NSC

The Afghan National Security Council announced it will release as many as 900 Taliban inmates today. The post Afghan Gov’t to Release 900 Taliban Prisoners: NSC appeared first on The Killid Group.

Afghan Gov’t Frees Taliban Prisoners after Short Delay

A day after the Taliban announced a three-days ceasefire over Eid al-Fitr, the Afghan government decided to release the group’s 2,000 inmates in response. The post Afghan Gov’t Frees Taliban Prisoners

Afghan Gov’t to Release 2,000 Taliban Prisoners as ‘Goodwill Gesture’

The Afghan government is accelerating the process of releasing up to 2,000 Taliban prisoners as a goodwill gesture, President Ghani announced on Sunday in a meeting. The post Afghan Gov’t to Release

Since End of a Week-Long Reduction in Violence, 523 Civilians Killed by Taliban: MoI

Addressing to media, a spokesman for the ministry of interior said as many as 523 civilians have been killed and 1,144 wounded since a seven-day reduction in violence. The post Since End of a Week-Long

Lists of nuclear disasters and radioactive incidents

The Kashiwazaki-Kariwa Nuclear Power Plant, a Japanese nuclear plant with seven units, the largest single nuclear power station in the world, was completely shut down for 21 months following an earthquake

Radioactive contamination

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Pakistan PM’s remarks on Afghan peace process stir diplomatic row

Kabul, Afghanistan – People in Afghanistan have criticised Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan’s reported remarks suggesting the formation of an interim government in the war-torn

History of Islam

The history of Islam concerns the political, social, economic and developments of the Islamic civilization. Despite concerns about the reliability of early sources,[1] most historians[2]believe that

Heavy Casualties Inflicted to ISIS Fighters

87 ISIS fighters were killed in national security special operation in Achen District, Nangarhar province. Ataullah Khogyani spokesman for Nangarhar governor told BNA the operation was launched in Abdul

UN probe indicates US air raid killed 13 civilians

The preliminary findings of a UN investigation in northern Afghanistan has found that a US air raid on Saturday killed 13 civilians, most of them children. The attack in Kunduz followed a Taliban raid

President Ghani Praises EU’s Assistance to Afghanistan // EU Agenda is to Support Peace & Development in Afghanistan: Mogherini

President Mohammad Ashraf Ghani met with High Representative of the European Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Federica Mogherini at the Presidential Palace yesterday. According to BNA report,

LONG Trump Says U.S. Has 'No Target' Date To Pull Troops From Afghanistan

U.S. President Donald Trump says he has not set a target date for a troop withdrawal from Afghanistan, where a fragile U.S.-Taliban peace process has gained renewed momentum in recent days.

Afghan Government To Free 900 More Taliban Prisoners

The Afghan government plans to release 900 more Taliban prisoners on May 26, as a cease-fire by the militants enters its third and final day.

Afghan Cease-Fire Appears To Hold As Prisoner Release Expected

A cease-fire between the Taliban and the Afghan government appears to be holding for a second day as the authorities prepare to release up to 2,000 insurgents held by security forces.

Afghanistan's Ghani Vows To Expedite Release Of Taliban Prisoners

Afghan President Ashraf Ghani vowed on May 24 to speed up the release of Taliban prisoners after welcoming an offer by the militants of a three-day cease-fire to mark Eid al-Fitr, the end of the Muslim

Afghan Taliban Announce Three-Day Cease-Fire To Mark End Of Ramadan

The Afghan Taliban have announced a three-day cease-fire to mark Eid-al Fitr, the end of the Muslim monthlong Ramadan fasting.

Eid Traditions Become 'Very Different' For Muslims In The Age Of Coronavirus

From gathering together for communal prayers to the way charity is distributed, the coronavirus pandemic has changed the way many Muslims are celebrating the end of Ramadan.

U.S. Afghan Envoy Urges All Sides To Reduce Violence After Talks In Kabul

U.S. special peace envoy Zalmay Khalilzad has urged a reduction in violence “by all sides” in Afghanistan, saying innocent Afghans are bearing too much of the brunt of the war.

Pakistan Artist Dances Away Coronavirus Isolation

Khanzada Asfandyar Khattak, a dance artist, is using his spin, whirl, and moves to beat stay-at-home isolation during the coronavirus pandemic.

Afghan Government To Free 900 More Taliban Prisoners

The Afghan government plans to release 900 more Taliban prisoners on May 26, as a cease-fire by the militants enters its third and final day.

Afghan Cease-Fire Appears To Hold As Prisoner Release Expected

A cease-fire between the Taliban and the Afghan government appears to be holding for a second day as the authorities prepare to release up to 2,000 insurgents held by security forces.

Afghans Count Losses Amid Respite In Violence 

As Afghans enjoy a brief respite from violence during a rare cease-fire during the Muslim holy festival of Eid al-Fitr, government officials, Taliban, and international diplomats reflect on the human and

'No Eid In Our Home': Pakistani Families Mourn Crash Victims

As Fazal Rahmaan, 80 and his wife, Wahida Rahmaan, 74, boarded a plane in the Pakistani city of Lahore on May 22, their family's biggest fear was that they might get catch the coronavirus on their way

Coronavirus Overshadows Holiday Prayers In Pakistan

Fewer worshippers than in previous years came to Faisal Mosque in Pakistan's capital, Islamabad, to pray on the Eid al-Fitr holiday on May 24. Face masks were obligatory to enter the mosque amid the coronavirus

Afghanistan's Ghani Vows To Expedite Release Of Taliban Prisoners

Afghan President Ashraf Ghani vowed on May 24 to speed up the release of Taliban prisoners after welcoming an offer by the militants of a three-day cease-fire to mark Eid al-Fitr, the end of the Muslim

Hopeful for peace, Afghan government frees Taliban prisoners as part of Eid ul Fitr truce

The government plans to release 2,000 Taliban inmates, reiterating calls for an extended ceasefire, intra-Afghan peace talks and an end to the war.

Tehran continues to deny regime forces drowned Afghan migrants

Nearly a month after Iranian border forces were accused of torturing and drowning Afghan migrant workers, Tehran sent a delegation to Kabul to look into the incident.

Afghan government launches programme to help families of fallen soldiers

Ministry of Defence personnel are visiting the families of martyred Afghan National Army soldiers to provide them with condolences, cash and food.

Afghan forces step up efforts to prevent civilian casualties

The Taliban continually spread propaganda that Afghan security forces cause civilian casualties. But civilians know very well who is doing the killing.

Taliban force drug addicts to frontlines as group's ranks weaken

The Taliban secretly round up Herat drug addicts and promise them treatment, but instead deploy them at the front, say some members of the vulnerable group.

Taliban's blockade of districts in Badghis endangers thousands of lives

The blockade is preventing health teams and patients from moving in and out of the area amid the deadly coronavirus outbreak.

Substandard Chinese medical equipment threatens Afghanistan's coronavirus fight

Faulty personal protective equipment purchased from China appears to be contributing to the spread of COVID-19 in Afghanistan, doctors and laypersons say.