Central Bank Sends Case Files of Fired Officials to AGO

Ghani, Fired at During Logar Visit, Pledges Increased Security

'Russian Bank Transfers to Taliban-Linked Accounts': NYT

“The Taliban are getting help from across the border and also from the regional intelligence,” said Rabbani Rabbani, a member of the…

Mexico COVID-19 Death Toll Hits 28,510, Exceeding Spain

Turkey has identified more than 200,000 coronavirus cases with 1,192 new cases diagnosed in the previous 24 hours…

Two Explosions in Mazar-e-Sharif, One Civilian Killed

Central Bank Defends Recent Dismissals

Khalilzad Talks Afghan Peace with Central Asian Ministers

The US-Russia blame game: Afghan Diplomacy Needs to be Active

US and Russia agreed on not accepting or supporting the restoration of the Taliban regime what is so-called “Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan”, expressed in a joint statement just a week after the US-Taliban

Pompro tweets about his conversation with Taliban chief negotiator in Qatar

The Secretary of State Mike Pompeo tweeted about his conversation with the the chief negotiator of Taliban based in Qatari capital of Doha. “Spoke yesterday with the Taliban chief negotiator to press

Armed robber killed during a clash with Kabul Police

The police forces in Kabul killed an armed robber during a clash in Bagrami district, the Kabul Police Headquarter said in a statement. The statement further added that the police forces clashed with the

3 Taliban leaders among 5 killed, wounded in Faryab

The security forces inflicted casualties on five Taliban militants including three local leaders of the group in northern Faryab province. The 209th Shaheen Corps in a statement said the Taliban militants

Pentagon reacts to alleged cooperation between Russia and Taliban to kill U.S. forces

The Department of Defense (Pentagon) reacted to the alleged reports which suggest that the Russian Intelligence Unit paid Taliban to kill the U.S. forces inAfghanistan. “The Department of Defense continues

Taliban release details of Mullah Baradar’s meeting with Iran’s special envoy

The Taliban group released the details of the meeting between Mullah Abdul Ghani Baradar and Mohammad Ibrahim Tahiryan, the special envoy of the government of Iran for Afghanistan. Suhai Shaheen, a spokesperson

Taliban militants suffer heavy casualties in Jawzjan province

The Taliban militants suffered heavy casualties during the operations in northern Jawzjan province of Afghanistan, the Afghan military said. The 209th Shaheen Corps in a statement said at least 7 Taliban

Will US confront Russia on alleged Afghanistan reward killings?

Trump officials defend response to Russia-Taliban intelligence

Trump remained defensive about the intelligence, dismissing stories about it as 'Fake News' made up to 'damage me'.

Top White House officials aware of Russian bounties in 2019: AP

Leaks continue to say the White House was aware of Russian intelligence officials offering bounties on US forces.

Taliban, Pompeo discuss peace in call amid Russia bounty scandal

Conference comes amid reports Trump knew about Taliban-linked fighters being offered Russian bounties to kill US troops.

US congress leaders: did Trump know about Russia and the Taliban

US media outlets report that intelligence agencies have tied Russian rewards directly to the deaths of US soldiers.

Civilians killed in rocket attack on Afghanistan cattle market

At least 23 killed, dozens wounded after four rockets hit the market in Sangin district in Helmand province.

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Afghans accuse Taliban of killing 333 people as U.S. pulls out troops

Under the Trump administration's agreement with the Taliban, the insurgents must reduce violence if all U.S. forces are to withdrawal.

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 Contractor Handed Out Russian Cash to Kill Americans, Officials Say

A small-time businessman became a key middleman for bounties on coalition troops in Afghanistan, U.S. intelligence reports say. Friends saw him grow rich, but didn’t know how.

Donald Trump tiene otro problema ruso: falta de estrategia e informes de inteligencia sin leer

No se requiere autorización de alto nivel para notar que la lista de agresiones rusas en las últimas semanas rivaliza con algunos de los peores días de la Guerra Fría.

White House Dismisses Reports of Bounties, but Is Silent on Russia

Robert C. O’Brien, the national security adviser, told Fox News that President Trump knew nothing about the reports because the briefer “decided not to” share unverified intelligence with him.

A Russian Plot to Kill U.S. Soldiers

Why intelligence officials suspect Russia of paying militants to kill American troops in Afghanistan.

Trump’s New Russia Problem: Unread Intelligence and Missing Strategy

High-level clearance is not required to see that the list of Russian aggressions in recent weeks rivals some of the worst days of the Cold War.

Why Does Trump Put Russia First?

It’s exceedingly difficult to believe that no one told the president about the intelligence on Russian efforts to harm Americans in Afghanistan.

Data on Financial Transfers Bolstered Suspicions That Russia Offered Bounties

Analysts have used other evidence to conclude that the transfers were likely part of an effort to offer payments to Taliban-linked militants to kill American and coalition troops in Afghanistan.

Trump, top officials defend response to Russia bounty threat

WASHINGTON (AP) — Criticized for inaction, President Donald Trump and top officials stepped up their defense of the administration's response to intelligence assessments that Russia offered...

McGrath raises Russia bounty issue in Kentucky Senate race

LOUISVILLE, Ky (AP) — Taking the offensive after her narrow primary win, Democratic Senate nominee Amy McGrath challenged Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell to disclose what he knows about...

UN says Afghan army mistakenly fired mortars that killed 23

KABUL, Afghanistan (AP) — The U.N. mission in Afghanistan said its findings indicate the Afghan military had mistakenly fired the mortars this week at a busy market in southern Helmand province...

Trump faces pressure over Russia bounties to kill US troops

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump came under growing pressure to respond to allegations that Russia offered bounties for killing American troops in Afghanistan, with Democrats demanding...

The Latest: US envoy to Afghanistan not going to Kabul

ISLAMABAD — The U.S. peace envoy to Afghanistan, Zalmay Khalilzad, will not be going to the Afghan capital, Kabul, while in the region on his latest peace mission because of the dangers presented...

Pompeo calls Taliban leader amid Russian bounty scandal

ISLAMABAD (AP) — U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo has called and spoken with the Taliban’s chief negotiator, a spokesman for the insurgents said Tuesday, amid a raging controversy in Washington...

GOP lawmakers urge action after Russia-Afghanistan briefing

WASHINGTON (AP) — Eight Republican lawmakers attended a White House briefing about explosive allegations that Russia secretly offered bounties to Taliban-linked militants for killing American...

Ben Fogle fans in tears as former war reporter sold his business following the death of his partner

At the end of last night's episode of New Lives in the Wild, Ben Fogle announced that since filming, Krstin Strauss who set up Wild Bear Lodge in British Columbia with her husband had died.

Father of Marine slain in Afghanistan says there's 'no way' Trump didn't know about Russian bounties

The father of Cpl. Robert A Hendriks, 25, who died while serving in Afghanistan last year, is speaking out saying Trump must have known about intelligence regarding Russian bounties.

Trump met Diamond and Silk on day his intel brief 'warned about Russian bounties for US troops'

On February 27, the day the President Trump was reportedly briefed on the on the Russian bounties to kill U.S. troops, he met with Diamond & Silk and fired off angry tweets at CNN.

Australia's SAS chief admits his forces committed war crimes in Afghanistan

Australian Special Operations Commander Major-General Adam Findlay told SAS soldiers in Perth that 'there are guys who criminally did something' and 'poor leadership' is to blame.

Mom of Marine killed in Afghanistan wants investigation claim Russians paid Taliban kill US soldiers

Felicia Arculeo, the mother of a Marine killed last year in Afghanistan, pictured right with her son, wants to see an investigation into reports that he may have been killed by Taliban fighters paid by

Intel that Russia paid Taliban to kill U.S. troops 'WAS in Trump's daily brief'

A U.S. official told CNN that the assessment was part of the printed material given to the president every day at some point in 'spring.' Trump has repeatedly been said not to read the daily brief.

Republicans briefed on claims Russia offered the Taliban bounties

White House held a briefing for Republican members of Congress about the intelligence report that Russia offered bounties on U.S. troops.

This Time, Russia Is in Afghanistan to Win

Putin is replicating his success in Syria in a new theater of conflict—and part of his plan is to hurt American interests once again.

In Afghanistan, the Dead Cast a Long Shadow

With Afghanistan again facing a political crisis, Mohammed Najibullah’s tarnished memory is being rehabilitated by some. But the crimes of the last Soviet-supported president, who was killed by the Taliban,

Republicans Demand Trump Answer on Alleged Russian Bounties

The White House is giving in to bipartisan demands for a briefing after U.S. intelligence reporting leaked to several outlets.

Coronavirus Cases Surpass 10 Million, With 500,000 Dead

With the number of coronavirus infections rising across the United States, it’s too soon to tell whether the death toll will rise along with it.

Senate Demands Answers on Afghanistan Pullout

Lawmakers want answers from the nation’s top spy about the impact of a hasty U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan.

Trump Orders Sanctions on International Prosecutors for Investigating Alleged U.S. War Crimes

A new executive order would impose sanctions and travel restrictions on staff of the International Criminal Court.

Will There Still Be a Taliban To Negotiate With?

Reports of a fractured Taliban spell trouble for an Afghan government “fully ready” to talk.

Russia is testing Trump's reactions

The White House is engaged in a self-defeating strategy by failing to respond strongly to another Russian attack on the U.S. The evasive reaction to a reported Russian bounty for the Taliban to kill American

Top intelligence officials to brief 'Gang of Eight' on Thursday

CIA Director Gina Haspel and NSA Director Paul Nakasone will brief congressional leaders known as the “Gang of Eight” on intelligence related to suspected Russian bounties on U.S. forces on Thursday.White

Democratic senator proposes sanctions against Putin over bounties

Sen. Bob Menendez (D-N.J.) introduced a proposal on Wednesday to slap sanctions on Russian President Vladimir Putin over reports that Russia offered bounties to Taliban-linked fighters to target U.S.

Cheney emerges as GOP critic of Trump

She’s scolded President Trump for continuing to push a false smear that “Morning Joe” host Joe Scarborough had murdered a congressional aide. She took a veiled jab at Trump and his allies in the

Pentagon report: Russia working with Taliban, others to 'expedite a US military withdrawal'

Russia is working with the Taliban, Afghan government and others with interests in Afghanistan to hasten a U.S. military withdrawal from the country, the Pentagon said in a report released Wednesday.“Russia

Democrats expect Russian bounties to be addressed in defense bill

House Democrats expect to address the intelligence showing Russia offered bounties to Taliban militants to kill U.S. troops — as well as President Trump’s handling of the issue — when they consider

Trump dismisses Russian bounty allegations as a 'hoax'

President Trump claimed early Wednesday that reports about suspected Russian bounties on coalition forces in Afghanistan were a “hoax” meant to damage him politically.“The Russia Bounty story is

In Afghanistan, Healthcare Services Targeted for Attacks

In just over 10 weeks, amid a pandemic, a dozen attacks deliberately targeted healthcare workers or services in Afghanistan. 

Keeping a Bad Deal at All Costs: US Moral Failure in Afghanistan

U.S. policy toward Afghanistan has been short-sighted and ill-conceived for decades.

The Taliban and al-Qaeda: Enduring Partnership or Liability?

Can the Taliban really be expected to sever all ties with al-Qaeda?

Afghanistan Update: Is the February 2020 US-Taliban Deal Making Headway?

The Diplomat's Catherine Putz explains the state of the February 2020 U.S.-Taliban agreement.

Does India Have a New Playbook for a New Afghanistan? 

India’s engagement with, or rather estrangement from, the Taliban is being debated more intensely.

Lack of Virus Tests Pushes Afghanistan Toward Crisis

With a capacity to test only 2,000 people per day, Afghan health authorities are receiving between 10,000 and 20,000 samples each day.

US-Afghanistan-Uzbekistan Trilateral Tests Out New Format for Engagement

The new trilateral fits into existing efforts to increase regional cooperation and integrate Afghanistan’s into Central Asian thinking.

Khalilzad, Qureshi confer on Afghan peace process

By Nizamuddin Hameedi on 01 July 2020 KABUL (Pajhwok): US Special Representative for Afghanistan... read more

Ghani stresses coordination among security forces

By Pajhwok on 01 July 2020 KABUL (Pajhwok): President Ashraf Ghani has tasked the authorities concerned with devising a clear plan to boost security of central... read more

Dasht-i-Barchi hospital resumes functioning

By Azizullah Hamdard on 01 July 2020 KABUL (Pajhwok): The 100-bed maternity hospital in Dashti Barchi area of Kabul resumed functioning at a special ceremony on Wednesday... read more

MEC releases VCA report on Public Procurement System

By Pajhwok on 01 July 2020 KABUL (Pajhwok): The Independent Anti-Corruption Monitoring and Evaluation Committee (MEC) has released its Vulnerability to... read more

Afghanistan’s coronavirus tally reaches 31,836

By Azizullah Hamdard on 01 July 2020 KABUL (Pajhwok): The Ministry of Public Health (MoPH) on Wednesday reported 319 new... read more

MPs demand dismissal of IDLG deputy head

By Khwaja Basir Fitri on 01 July 2020 KABUL (Pajhwok): Some Wolesi Jirga... read more

Wolesi Jirga OKs budget amendment draft

By Khwaja Basir Fitri on 01 July 2020   KABUL (Pajhwok): The Wolesi Jirga... read more

Mohammad Nabi Interview by Anis Sajan: Fitness, Afghanistan cricket’s progress, MS Dhoni, Steve Smith and more

The Afghanistan all-rounder has discussed on various topics from his charity work to meeting former Indian skipper MS Dhoni and more in this interview.

The captaincy change resulted in Afghanistan losing all their games in 2019 World Cup: Karim Sadiq

Gulbadin Naib was named the captain right before the World Cup, even after the team had performed well under Asghar Afghan.

‘From that day, I lost interest in cricket’ – Karim Sadiq recalls 2018 bomb blast during a cricket match in Afghanistan

The incident was a heart-breaking one for all cricket fans across the globe.

Afghanistan wicketkeeper Afsar Zazai escapes a dangerous car accident, gets minor head injuries

Afsar Zazai has played three Tests, 17 ODIs and one T20I for Afghanistan.

Cricketers send condolences to Rashid Khan as his mother passes away

From Nabi to Sachin Tendulkar, cricketers from Asia prayed for Rashid Khan at this difficult hour.

Afghanistan star Rashid Khan’s mother passes away

The demise of Rashid's mother comes less than two years after his father's death.

Yuzvendra Chahal and Rashid Khan build India-Afghanistan combined XI during their Instagram live

To fill in the final two pieces of the puzzle, Rashid and Chahal chose the pace duo of Mohammed Shami and Jasprit Bumrah.

Rockets hit Afghanistan cattle market killing several civilians

Afghan government and Taliban officials are blaming each other for killing at least 23 civilians in Sangin district of southern Helmand province.

Deaths as rockets hit Afghanistan cattle market

Afghan government and Taliban officials blame each other for killing at least 23 civilians in Sangin district of southern Helmand province.

Russia offered Afghan militants bounties to kill US soldiers – report

A report carried by the New York Times said the White House has yet to authorize any steps against Russia in response to the bounties.

Deadly blast rocks Afghan school

At least nine students have been killed and six other students were wounded in the explosion in Ishkamish district of northern Takhar province, officials say.

Afghan government, Taliban to hold first peace talks in Doha

The talks, known as the intra-Afghan dialogue, will be the first high-level meeting between Afghanistan government and Taliban after years of fighting.

Attack in central Afghanistan kills seven police officers

Afghan officials blame Taliban for storming a checkpoint in Pasaband district of Ghor province. But the insurgent group hasn't claimed or denied responsibility for the raid.

Four worshippers killed in Kabul mosque blast

Afghanistan's interior ministry spokesman Tariq Arian says a bomb that had been planted inside the mosque exploded, wounding eight people. No one has claimed responsibility for the attack.

Biden and allies collect more cash than Trump for a second straight month

Biden and Democrats rake in more cash than Trump for a second month

U.S. House panel postpones hearing on fired State Dept watchdog

Biden pulls together hundreds of lawyers as a bulwark against election trickery

Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden said on Wednesday that his party has assembled a group of 600 lawyers and thousands of other people to prepare for possible "chicanery" ahead of November's

Republicans weigh mandatory COVID-19 testing at convention: sources

Fearing an election loss, Trump allies push him to be less polarizing

Some of President Donald Trump's Republican allies are urging him to ditch his divisive messaging and outline a clear vision for a second term, fearing his handling of a series of crises has dimmed his

Trump: U.S. intelligence doubted Russia urged Taliban to kill U.S. troops

U.S. President Donald Trump said on Wednesday he was not told about a reported Russian effort to get the Taliban to kill U.S. soldiers because many U.S. intelligence officials doubted its veracity, a stance

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.

Afghan journalists call for ending impunity to crimes against journalists

In an open letter to President Ghani, a number of journalists called for an end to the culture of impunity to crimes committed against journalists and media workers. The letter signed by more than 200

School teacher shot dead by Taliban in Farah province

The Taliban militants have shot and killed a school teacher in suburbs of the capital city of the western Farah province, according to a local official. Talking to Kabul Now, spokesman for Farah police

AIHRC: 37 civilians killed in three provinces over past five days

As many as 37 civilians, including women and children, were killed and 57 others wounded as the result of five security incidents taken place in three provinces over past five days, according to the Afghanistan

Taliban mortar attack leaves 25 civilians dead in Helmand

As many as 25 civilians were killed and 20 others wounded as the result of two rockets landed in Kohna Bazaar of Sangin District in the southern Helmand province, according to a local official. Rohullah

We must not forget Afghan cinema

By: Ali M Latifi Over the last year, we have lost three giants of Afghan cinema, Qader Farokh,  Jawanshir Haidari and Faqir Nabi. The physical loss of these men, who were so devoted to their art, should

Airstrike by foreign troops kill 15 Taliban amid heightened violence

At least 15 Taliban militants were killed in an airstrike conducted by the international forces in Arghandab district of the southern Kandahar province, according to a local Afghan official. Talking to

AGO reports 249 cases of women beating during lockdown in Afghanistan

A total of 249 cases of women beating have been recorded in family environments during the lockdown period across Afghanistan, according to the Attorney General’s Office (AGO). Speaking at a press conference

Can win Asia Cup if we work on fielding and batting - Asghar Afghan

Afghanistan cricketers are undergoing a month-long training camp that started on June 6 at the Kabul Cricket Stadium

I've lost my leg below my knee, not my brain: Andy Moles

Afghanistan director of cricket Andy Moles underwent leg amputation in April, but he is determined to continue contributing to the national side

Watch: Rashid Khan shares a funny story of Rishabh Pant

While chatting with Yuzvendra Chahal, Rashid Khan shared a hilarious story about how the prospect of bowling to Rishabh Pant brought one of his Afghanistan U-19 teammate on the verge of tears

Shahid Afridi and Anil Kumble inspired me to become a leg-spinner: Rashid Khan

During a conversation with Yuzvendra Chahal, Afghanistan's Rashid Khan revealed that the achievements of subcontinent's leg-spin giants, motivated him into turning into a wrist-spinner from a top-order

Yuzvendra Chahal & Rashid Khan pick an All-Star India-Afghanistan XI

'Impossible to beat this team,' claims Yuzvendra Chahal, as he and fellow leg-spinner Rashid Khan make a special XI comprising players only from India and Afghanistan

The road back to cricket - Part 1

An in-depth look at how the Test nations are coping with the pandemic and what the future of cricket looks like there

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

Baier presses Pompeo on bounty report: 'Does the Russian government have American blood on its hands'?

"Special Report" host and Fox News chief political anchor Bret Baier flatly asked Secretary of State Mike Pompeo Wednesday if Russia had "American blood on its hands in Afghanistan"

Gowdy insists Pompeo, Ratcliffe and O'Brien 'would never allow bounties to be set on our soldiers, ever'

Fox News contributor and former House Intelligence Committee member Trey Gowdy told "Your World" Wednesday that if intelligence officials had deemed information that Russia offered Taliban-linked

Howard Kurtz: Media showing 'absolute double standard' with Biden coverage

The mainstream media's "absolute double standard" has been exposed in coverage of Joe Biden over the months since the coronavirus pandemic gripped the nation, "Media Buzz" host Howard

UN says Afghan military mistakenly fired mortars into market, killing 23 civilians in area controlled by Taliban

An impartial investigation by the U.N. mission in Afghanistan concluded that a shooting at a market in Sangin on Monday that killed nearly two dozen civilians, including children, was the result of mortars

Rep. Kinzinger explains why question of Trump being briefed on Russia bounty intel is 'irrelevant'

Rep. Adam Kinzinger, R-Ill., told Fox News Radio Tuesday that it is unlikely President Trump was briefed on intelligence that Russia secretly offered bounties to Taliban-linked militants for killing

Democrats pounce on Russia bounty controversy

House Democrats, Joe Biden slam President Trump after White House briefing on Russia bounties report; reaction on 'The Five.'

Man who beheaded US journalist Daniel Pearl to be freed from Pakistani prison

The British-born man convicted in the 2002 murder of Wall Street Journal reporter Daniel Pearl is likely to walk out of jail a free man this week following a surprising ruling by Pakistan's supreme court. 

Senate kills bipartisan bill to end war in Afghanistan & repeal 2001 Terror War authorization

The US Senate has voted to table a bill that would have ended the war in Afghanistan and repealed the 2001 law authorizing the War on Terror, shooting down a rare attempt to wind down the longest conflict

Career CIA officer made ‘the right call’ not to brief Trump on ‘Russian bounties’ – NSA O’Brien

A career CIA officer decided not to brief President Donald Trump about intelligence speculation that Russia was paying bounties for deaths of US troops in Afghanistan, his national security adviser Robert

New York Times calls for punishing Putin over anonymous bounty claims but advised Trump to let ISIS kill Russian troops in Syria

The same New York Times reporting anonymous claims of Russian bounties on US troops in Afghanistan opined in 2017 that President Trump should let ISIS “bleed” Russian forces in Syria rather than help

Pentagon chief says ‘no corroborating evidence’ so far to back Russia bounty story

The US Secretary of Defense has said that while the Pentagon takes all threats against US troops “very seriously,” there is so far no proof for the ever-shifting story that Russia paid bounties for

‘Russian bounty’ story shifts: New York Times now claims Afghan CRIMINALS & not Taliban were paid, cites anonymous sources again

The New York Times is doubling down on claims that Russia offered bounties for the killing of US troops in Afghanistan, but now says local criminals and not the Taliban were the recipients, again offering

Here we go again: AP doubles down on unverified ‘Russian bounties’ story, cites ‘sources’ claiming WH aware of intel in 2019

The Associated Press has added fresh speculation to an unconfirmed report alleging Russia offered bounties on US troops. Citing unnamed sources, the outlet claims the White House knew about the plot last

Taliban discusses Afghanistan peace process in video talks with Pompeo – spokesman

The head of the Taliban’s political office in Doha and US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo held a video conference to discuss the Afghan peace process, the Islamist group said on Tuesday. The aim was to

Afghanistan’s Exports to Europe Via Air Corridors Have Resumed

Officials of Afghanistan Chamber of Commerce and Industries have announced that exports of Afghan products to European countries via air corridors have resumed. According to the officials, 29 tons of The

Afghanistan’s Anti-corruption Reforms Slowed in 2019

Sustained and effective efforts in fighting corruption in Afghanistan remain critical for the country’s future, finds a new United Nations report released on June 18. “Anti-corruption efforts and integrity

Afghanistan & Pakistan to Open Key Trade Route Starting June 22

Pakistan has agreed to open the Ghulam Khan border in north Waziristan, a key route for cross-border trade with Afghanistan, on June 22. The border was closed in June 2014 The post Afghanistan & Pakistan

New Flood Protection Wall & Irrigation Channel Benefits Almost 20,000 Takhar Citizens

Provincial authorities together with the director of Taloqan River Basin Agency (TRBA) inaugurated a flood protection wall in the city of Taloqan, Takhar Province. The 1.5-kilometre-long wall will protect

New Interventions In Place To Enable Safe Transit of Cargo Trucks at Afghan-Pak Borders

The United States Agency for International Development (USAID), in partnership with Harakat Afghanistan Investment Climate Facility Organization, launched two interventions to improve the efficiency of

Bollywood Actor Sushant Singh Rajput Dead at 34

Bollywood actor Sushant Singh Rajput was found dead at his home in Bandra, Mumbai on Sunday.  Accordinf to early reports, his death was by suicide. He was 34. Mumbai police The post Bollywood Actor Sushant

Ahmad Zahir- Icon of Afghan Music and the heartthrob of many!

Born on 14 June 1946, Ahmad Zahir was a singer, songwriter and composer from Laghman province, Afghanistan. He was considered the Elvis Preseley of Afghanistan for his similar style of The post Ahmad Zahir-

UN, Pakistan warn of 'spoilers' seeking to derail Afghan peace process

The UN Secretary-General's Special Representative for Afghanistan, Deborah Lyons, on Thursday warned of spoilers who seek to derail the country's peace process.

Afghan govt will reconsider peace commitments if Taliban don't reduce violence: VP

Afghan government will reconsider its commitments on peace process if the Taliban fail to reduce violence, Second Vice President Sarwar Danish warned on Wednesday.

Herat police chief injured in militant attack

Police chief of Afghanistan's western Herat province was injured in an attack by militants on Wednesday, sources told 1TV.

Taliban severely restrict rights in their areas despite reform claims: HRW

The Taliban in Afghanistan have imposed severe restrictions on rights in areas under their control despite claims of reform, Human Rights Watch said in a report released Tuesday.

US development agency prepared to invest in Central Asia's future: Khalilzad

The US International Development Finance Corporation is prepared to invest in Central Asia's future, US special envoy for Afghan peace said on Wednesday.

UN says Afghan civilian casualties in Sangin market caused by army mortars

Monday's civilian casualties at a market in Sangin district of Afghanistan's southern Helmand province were caused by mortars fired by army, the United Nations said

No tolerance for terrorist, criminal networks: Ghani

Afghan government has zero tolerance for terrorist and criminal networks, President Ashraf Ghani said on Monday, as he ordered a new security plan to be implemented in Kabul.

White House was aware of Russian bounties in 2019, sources say

The intelligence was included in at least one of President Donald Trump’s written daily intelligence briefings at the time, according to the sources.

Trump denies briefing on reported Russian bounties against U.S. troops in Afghanistan

The White House had issued a statement Saturday denying that President Donald Trump or Vice President Mike Pence had been briefed on such intelligence.

Biden criticizes Trump for inaction over reported Russian bounties

The White House on Saturday denied that President Donald Trump was briefed on reported U.S. intelligence that Russia's military offered bounties to Taliban-linked militants to kill U.S. troops in Afghanistan,

U.S. thinks Russia offered Afghan militants bounty to kill American troops: report

U.S. intelligence has concluded that the Russian military offered bounties to Taliban-linked militants in Afghanistan to kill American troops and other coalition forces, The New York Times reported on

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

Editorial: Battling virus

Afghanistan reported a drop in new coronavirus cases for the six consecutive days on Wednesday as Kabul sought to stamp out the risk of further infections by taking further steps to contain the virus and

Security Council works for talks between Afghan gov’t, Taliban

AT Monitoring Desk KABUL: The UN Security Council has encouraged the Afghan government and the Taliban to work toward an early start of peace negotiations. In a press statement, the members of the Security

Taliban frees 732 govt. inmates

AT News KABUL: The Taliban group claimed that they have released 732 members of the Afghan security forces since the start of the prisoner swap process to facilitate the intra-Afghan talks. Suhail Shaheen,

US presses Taliban to abide peace deal commitments

AT News KABUL: The United States keeps pressuring Taliban to stay committed in implementing of a February 29 peace deal the two sides signed which allows Washington to withdraw troops from Afghanistan.

Problems remain unsolved in Central Bank

AT News KABUL: Troubles made after the new Central Bank governor’s appointment, still remain unsolved with conflicting reasons. Ajmal Ahmadi was appointed by President Ghani as the acting Central Bank

MEC reports 37 major challenges in procurement system

AT News KABUL: The Monitoring and Evaluation Committee (MEC) on administration corruption says the procurement system faces 37 main challenges. It said Wednesday that the measures taken by the procurement

30 Taliban rebels killed in latest crackdowns

AT News KABUL: The Afghan security forces have killed at least 30 Taliban insurgents in retaliation to their attacks on their checkpoints in three provinces, security officials said on Wednesday. In addition

Twin Blasts Leaves One Killed, 9 Wounded

Two consecutive blasts took place in PD3 of Mazar-e-Sharif city, leaving one dead and nine others injured, said officials in Balkh province, adding the bombs were hidden inside a flower pot. The post Twin

Gas Explosion in Medical Clinic in Tehran Kills 19 People

The blast is said to have taken place close to the Tajrish Square, north of Tehran. The post Gas Explosion in Medical Clinic in Tehran Kills 19 People appeared first on The Killid Group.

Coronavirus in Afghanistan : 319 New COVID-19 Cases Reported

Kabul is the most affected part, followed by Herat and Balkh. The post Coronavirus in Afghanistan : 319 New COVID-19 Cases Reported appeared first on The Killid Group.

PIA Banned from Flying to EU States for 6 Months

A Pakistan International Airlines plane with reportedly 91 passengers and eight crew aboard crashed on May 22 in Karachi on a flight from Lahore, officials told media. The post PIA Banned from Flying to

U.S. Envoy Meets C5+1 Ministers in Tashkent

The Representative of the U.S. State Department, Dr. Zalmay Khalilzad, accompanied by head of the U.S. International Development Financial Corporation (IDFC) Adam Boehler met the foreign ministers of Central

UN Blames Afghan Army for Firing Mortar Shells in Southern Helmand Province

The mortar firings left 23 people killed and another 15 injured, according to security officials. The post UN Blames Afghan Army for Firing Mortar Shells in Southern Helmand Province appeared first on

Khost: Protesters Slam Recent Deadly Attacks in Afghanistan

Khost residents gathered to protest a day after two blasts in a cattle market in Helmand province left 23 killed and another 15 wounded. The post Khost: Protesters Slam Recent Deadly Attacks in Afghanistan

Lists of nuclear disasters and radioactive incidents

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Radioactive contamination

radioactive pollution can be classified into two groups: natural and man made. Radioactive contamination, also called radiological contamination, is the deposition of, or presence of radioactive substances

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

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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,

Pentagon: Taliban Keeps 'Close Ties' With Al-Qaeda Affiliate

Al-Qaeda's regional affiliate in Afghanistan maintains “close ties” to the Taliban and has an "enduring interest" in attacking U.S. troops, the Pentagon says in a new report. 

More Lawmakers Urge Trump To Consider Repercussions For Russia Over Alleged Bounties

U.S. President Donald Trump should consider imposing new economic sanctions on Russia if reports alleging that Moscow paid the Taliban bounties to kill U.S. troops in Afghanistan are true, Democrats who

UN Blames Afghan Army For Deadly Market Blasts

The United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) says “initial impartial” findings indicate the Afghan National Army fired mortars on a market in the southern province of Helmand earlier

Afghan Police Raid Heroin Labs In 'Dangerous' Badakhshan Province

Afghanistan's security forces have stepped up their crackdown on heroin labs and poppy farms in Taliban-controlled regions of the country's northeastern Badakhshan Province. Its long border with Tajikistan

Taliban Reaffirms Commitment To U.S. Deal In Call With Pompeo

The Taliban says it has held a video conference call with U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo during which the militant group reaffirmed its commitment to the peace process in Afghanistan.

Republicans Urge 'Swift And Serious Action' If Reports About Russian Bounties Paid To Taliban Are True

Republican lawmakers who have been briefed about reports alleging that Russia paid the Taliban bounties to kill U.S. troops in Afghanistan are calling for consequences for Russia, if the reports are true.

Explainer: Controversy Over Alleged Russian Bounties Puts Spotlight On Moscow's Motives, History In Afghanistan

Amid major controversy over allegations that Russia offered incentives to Taliban fighters to kill American soldiers, we take a look at Russian-Taliban relations through the years and the Kremlin's motives

Pentagon: Taliban Keeps 'Close Ties' With Al-Qaeda Affiliate

Al-Qaeda's regional affiliate in Afghanistan maintains “close ties” to the Taliban and has an "enduring interest" in attacking U.S. troops, the Pentagon says in a new report.

UN Blames Afghan Army For Deadly Market Blasts

The United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) says “initial impartial” findings indicate the Afghan National Army fired mortars on a market in the southern province of Helmand earlier

Afghan Police Raid Heroin Labs In 'Dangerous' Badakhshan Province

Afghanistan's security forces have stepped up their crackdown on heroin labs and poppy farms in Taliban-controlled regions of the country's northeastern Badakhshan Province. Its long border with Tajikistan

Taliban Demand Release Of Convicted Afghan Drug Lord

A top leader of Afghanistan’s hard-line Islamist Taliban movement has demanded the United States release an Afghan drug kingpin serving a life sentence for international narcotics trafficking conspiracy

Republicans Urge 'Swift And Serious Action' If Reports About Russian Bounties Paid To Taliban True

Republican lawmakers who have been briefed about reports alleging that Russia paid the Taliban bounties to kill U.S. troops in Afghanistan are calling for consequences for Russia, if the reports are true.

Pompeo Calls Taliban Leader Amid Russian Bounty Scandal

U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo has called and spoken with the Taliban’s chief negotiator, a spokesman for the insurgents said on June 30, amid a raging controversy in Washington over when President

Four Militants Killed As Pakistani Security Forces Thwart Attack On Karachi Stock Exchange

Four militants have been killed in an attack on Pakistan's stock-exchange building in the southern port city of Karachi.

UN reports nationwide drop in poppy cultivation in Afghanistan

The Taliban have forced farmers under the group's control to grow poppies as part of their scheme to fund their militancy.

Afghan religious scholars condemn Taliban's 'illegitimate' war

'Stop killing Afghans' and join the peace process, say religious scholars, residents and victims of the Taliban's violence in southwestern Afghanistan.

Taliban continue torrent of attacks as 23 civilians killed in Helmand

The rocket and car bomb assault follows a stream of other deadly offensives launched by the militants.

Russia, Taliban in hot seat for bounty programme to kill foreign troops

An explosive intelligence report verified by the CIA and British intelligence sheds light on Russia's efforts to murder NATO soldiers using Taliban mercenaries in Afghanistan.

Empty promises: Taliban's refusal to disavow al-Qaeda reflects non-commitment to peace

The militant group has not lived up to its commitments to sever its relationship with the terrorist outfit, a key element to lasting peace in Afghanistan.

United States doubles reward to $10 million for capture of ISIS leader

Amir Mohammed Abdul Rahman al-Mawli al-Salbi issued edicts justifying the abduction and enslavement of thousands of Yazidi women and girls among other crimes against humanity.

Though concerns remain, Afghans welcome Taliban peace talks with open arms

However concerns remain over the Taliban's ties to foreign terrorist groups and the oppression the group committed during its time in power.