Afghan Transit Trade Starts at Gwadar Port

Kabul Pollution Impacts Businesses, Public Health

Nearly 10,000 Election Complaints Rejected: IECC

Afghan U19 Cricket Team Defeats South Africa by 7 Wickets

Kabul Pollution Impacts Businesses, Public Health

Drivers Outraged Over Extortion on Highways

The security of highways affects is key factor in economic development. 

Countries Affected by Jet Crash Call for Transparency

Afghan military operations kill 8 Taliban militants

According to the security sources at least 8 Taliban militants have been killed in Afghan military operations on Thursday. The Afghan special security forces conducted a rain in Charkh district of Logar

US and Taliban discuss signing a ‘peace deal’: Shaheen

The peace negotiations between the Taliban and the US peace envoy Zalmay Khalilzad resumed on Thursday after the Taliban announced their Chief, Mullah Haibatullah Akhund has agreed to a 10-day ‘ceasefire’.

Bakhtar Afghan airlines will restart operations with domestic flights

Afghanistan National Procurement Authority chaired by President Mohammad Ashraf Ghani has approved an initial investment budget to reactivate Afghan Bakhat aviation company with new aircraft. The National

Roadside bomb kills five government employees in southern Zabul province

A roadside bomb targeted the Afghan government employees in the southern Zabul province on Thursday, which caused the death of a driver and four passengers, the provincial officials said. The provincial

Airstrikes kill Taliban militants, destroy weapon cache: MOD

Airstrikes on Taliban hideouts in Nimroz and Farah provinces of Afghanistan killed 5 Taliban militants, MOD said in a statement. An airstrike conducted by Afghan airforce on a Taliban hideout in Khasro

Pakistan opposes against India-Afghan trade via Wagah port

Losing its dominant position as Afghanistan’s largest and the most important trade partner over the decades, some traders in the Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa state of Pakistan on Wednesday opposed the proposal

SIGAR: US officials have ‘routinely’ lied over Afghan war

John Sopko, Special Inspector General for Afghanistan Reconstruction (SIGAR) told US Congress on Wednesday that US officials have ‘routinely lied’ to the public with exaggerating reports on the Afghan

Avalanches kill dozens in Pakistan-administered Kashmir

At least 124 people killed as severe weather triggers avalanches and landslides in Pakistan, India and Afghanistan.

Heavy rains, snowfall leave dozens dead in Pakistan, Afghanistan

Severe winter weather kills at least 43 in two countries as authorities struggle to evacuate people to safer places.

Afghanistan: Two US service members killed by roadside bomb

Afghan military official said incident took place in the Dand district where two others were wounded.

US strike targeting Taliban commander causes civilian casualties

Mullah Nangyalay was killed but local officials say the attack also hit dozens of innocent bystanders.

Afghanistan fears violence in region after Soleimani's killing

The war-torn country called on Iran and the US to prevent conflict escalation.

Taliban attacks kill more than 20 Afghan security forces

In fresh wave of violence, Taliban kills security forces in country's north, underscoring group's strengthened position.

Kabul: 17 killed due to hazardous levels of air pollution

Officials have been cracking down on local businesses thought to be the main contributors to air pollution in Kabul.

American service member killed in Afghanistan, U.S. military says

The Taliban claimed responsibility and that a second U.S. troop and a third person were seriously injured.

Scores wounded in attack near U.S. base in Afghanistan

Taliban says it carried out the bombing, but the U.S. military denies the group's claim that fighters made it into the sprawling Bagram Air Base.

Veterans' business supports education for Afghan girls

After serving in Afghanistan, Matthew Griffin and Donald Lee knew they wanted to do something to help the children there.

Trump makes surprise Thanksgiving visit to Afghanistan

The commander in chief arrived in Afghanistan for a surprise visit to troops engaged in America's longest-ever military conflict.

Two U.S. troops killed in helicopter crash in Afghanistan

Officials promptly dismiss Taliban claim that it downed the craft but say the cause of the crash is being investigated

3 Taliban figures released in bid to free captured U.S. professor

Afghan president announces decision to free the militants, hoping to secure release of American and Australian professors held since 2016

Attack at mosque kills 62 during prayers in Afghanistan

The attack underscored the record-high number of civilians dying in the country's 18-year war

An Old Army Myth That Went Unchallenged for Too Long

A Times reporter explains how he started investigating a gulf war-era tale of artillery superiority and its questionable origins.

Taliban Offer to Reduce Violence in Afghanistan Ahead of Deal With U.S.

Reducing violence levels is seen as crucial to paving way for finalizing a peace agreement the United States and Taliban have been negotiating over the past year.

In Afghanistan, Being an Artist Is a Dangerous Job

Despite the perils, Afghan artists have consistently portrayed their country and its many facets.

Pence Observes Transfer of Remains of 2 Soldiers Killed in Afghanistan

A stop at Dover Air Force Base capped a day filled with a variety of appearances made by the vice president.

Trump’s Iran Strategy May Cost Him in 2020 Election

Part of President Trump’s appeal reflected his criticisms of America’s entanglements abroad. The uncertainty in the Middle East could threaten his re-election chances.

A Growing U.S. Base Made This Afghan Town. Now It’s Dying.

Bagram’s economy is tightly bound to the American military, but what once made it a boom town today leaves it more a target.

Two U.S. Service Members Killed in Afghanistan

The Taliban claimed responsibility for the attack, a roadside bomb that hit a U.S. forces vehicle.

Nations of Iran crash victims press Tehran on investigation

LONDON (AP) — Representatives of five nations that lost citizens when Iran shot down a Ukrainian airliner last week met Thursday in London to press Tehran to conduct a full and open investigation...

Afghan official: Roadside bomb kills 5 government employees

KABUL, Afghanistan (AP) — A roadside bomb struck a car with Afghan government employees in southern Zabul province on Thursday, killing the driver and four passengers, officials said.

Taliban say they handed cease-fire offer to US peace envoy

ISLAMABAD (AP) — The Taliban have given the U.S. envoy a document outlining their offer for a temporary cease-fire in Afghanistan that would last between seven and 10 days, Taliban officials...

Pakistan: 21 more bodies recovered in avalanche-hit Kashmir

MUZAFFARABAD, Pakistan (AP) — Search teams aided by Pakistani troops pulled out 21 more bodies from homes destroyed by this week's avalanches in the disputed Himalayan region of Kashmir, raising...

Ex-Green Beret admits to scheme to take government cash

RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — A former U.S. Army Green Beret has pleaded guilty to his role in a conspiracy to steal money from the government that was meant to support the armed forces' mission in...

Harsh weather kills 70 more people in Pakistan, Afghanistan

MUZAFFARABAD, Pakistan (AP) — Severe winter weather has claimed more lives as avalanches triggered by heavy snowfall killed 55 people in Pakistan-administered Kashmir while 15 died in neighboring...

Indian state challenges new citizenship law in court

NEW DELHI (AP) — India’s southern Kerala on Tuesday became the first state to legally challenge a new citizenship law that has triggered nationwide demonstrations.

Afghanistan veteran, 59, RE-ENLISTS in the army after a 10-year hiatus

Staff Sgt. Monte L. Gould, 59, is re-enlisting in the army and will be joining a battalion in Las Vegas, Nevada alongside his son, after getting itchy feet. He described the opportunity to re-join as a

US soldier killed alongside comrade in Afghanistan by a Taliban roadside bomb is returned to America

Pfc Miguel Villalon died alongside Staff Sgt. Ian McLaughlin when their vehicle struck an improvised explosive device in Afghanistan near Kandahar province on Saturday.

US Army father surprises four children after hiding behind a Welcome Home banner at airport

Michael, 15, Ashton, 13, Xavier, 10, and Jolie Minnich, nine, were reunited with their father Captain Patrick Minnich, 39, in Columbus Airport.

Widow of CIA agent killed in Afghanistan base suicide blast breaks her silence after 10 years

Racheal LaBonte and daughter Raina spoke to Today on Monday about receiving news CIA officer husband Darren LaBonte was killed in the December 30, 2009  suicide blast in Afghanistan.

Army veteran, 28, calmly shot up his street with an AR-15 after learning wife was cheating on him

Harold Beard, who served in Iraq and Afghanistan, allegedly shot his gun from the second-floor window of his Dyker Heights home in Brooklyn, in the early hours of January 7.

PICTURED: Two US soldiers, 21 and 29, who were killed in Taliban roadside bomb attack in Afghanistan

Staff Sgt Ian P McLaughlin, 29, and Pfc Miguel Villalon, 21, were killed when their vehicle struck an improvised explosive device near Afghanistan's Kandahar province on Saturday.

GOP senator Tom Cotton praises Trump for taking out General Qassem Soleimani

GOP Arkansas Sen. Tom Cotton praised Donald Trump's military strike that killed Iranian Gen. Qassem Soleimani, calling him a 'sadistic mastermind' who was plotting an imminent attack .

Why Iran Is Deporting Scores of Afghan Refugees

Caught on the border, many are vulnerable to extortion, abuse, and regional tensions.

India and Pakistan Are Edging Closer to War in 2020

Two crises dominated South Asia in 2019, and each one stands to get worse next year.

The Security Stories That Shaped 2019, Part Two

Five events that shifted national security, from the stop-and-start peace talks in Afghanistan to the rise of Huawei.

The Afghanistan Problem That Won’t Go Away

Even now, 18 years in, there is no clear way out for the United States. 

How Hypocrisy Became Standard Operating Procedure for the U.S. Government

The “Afghanistan Papers” point to an information cartel that will likely persist for the foreseeable future.

Everyone Knows America Lost Afghanistan Long Ago

Inflated threats, concealed costs, and lack of accountability for failure—and the complicity of the foreign-policy establishment—have kept the infinity war going for 18 years.

How Ordinary Afghans Are Living the ‘Afghanistan Papers’

The prospect of a revival of talks with the Taliban is persuading no one after two protracted civil wars that have taken up the lives of most Afghans.

Taliban offers temporary cease-fire: report

The Taliban say they have offered a temporary cease-fire to the United States in Afghanistan that would last between seven and 10 days, according to The Associated Press. The offer given to U.S. envoy

It's time for the Democratic candidates to talk more about national security

The seventh Democratic debate is the last session before Iowa Democrats caucus to select a presidential nominee and the first debate since the start of the military confrontation between the United States

Pentagon IDs two soldiers killed in Afghanistan

The Department of Defense identified two U.S. soldiers Sunday that were killed the day before in a roadside bombing attack in Afghanistan that was claimed by the Taliban. The soldiers were identified

Bomb claimed by Taliban kills two US troops in Afghanistan

Two U.S. troops were killed in Afghanistan Saturday in a roadside bombing attack that was claimed by the Taliban in the southern part of the country.The U.S.-led coalition in Kabul said in a statement

American hypocrisy on display again in the Middle East

On the final day of 2019, Iraqi protesters breached the most formidable U.S. embassy in the Middle East, and several days later the United States assassinated leading Iranian Quds force commander Qassem

US ambassador to Afghanistan leaving post in 'long-planned' departure

The U.S. ambassador to Afghanistan is leaving his post in a “long-planned” departure, he announced Monday.Ambassador John Bass announced the move on Twitter, saying it was time for him to leave the

Killing Soleimani: How Trump united Iran against America

For four decades Iran has been a perpetual underdog. Its conventional military is weak. It is surrounded by an array of extremely well-armed, fiercely hostile powers. It has very few state allies. A brutal

As Violence Soars, Time Runs out for Afghan Interpreters

19,000 Afghan interpreters are still waiting for the State Department to decide their fate.

US Ambassador Leaves Kabul, Ends 2-Year Afghan Tenure

The ambassador's departure comes as U.S. tensions with neighboring Iran have soared following a U.S. airstrike in Baghdad that killed Iran's top general.

Taliban Target Afghan Security Forces, Killing 26

The latest Taliban attacks underscore that the insurgents are at their strongest point since the beginning of the 18-year war.

Don’t Close the US-Funded American University of Afghanistan

Washington’s commitment to supporting the institution is vital for its students and all of Afghanistan.

What to Expect from US Secretary of State Pompeo’s Upcoming Visit to Central Asia

After visits to Ukraine and Belarus early in the new year, Pompeo will touch down in Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan.

Taliban Council Agrees to Ceasefire in Afghanistan

The U.S. and Taliban appear tantalizingly close to an agreement, again.

Asia in 2020: Trends, Risks, and Geopolitics

What lies ahead for the Asia-Pacific region in 2020?

Afghans humiliate Proteas in U-19 WC opener

By S. Mudassir Ali Shah on 17 January 2020 KABUL (Pajhwok): Afghanistan... read more

Truce only way to achieve durable peace: Sediqi

By اباسين زهير on 17 January 2020 KABUL (Pajhwok): A ceasefire is the only way to lasting peace with dignity, a common demand of the Afghan government and people, an... read more

Uruzgan police chief sacked, summoned to Kabul

By اجمل وصال on 17 January 2020 TIRINKOT (Pajhwok): The Interior Ministry has fired Uruzgan police chief Brig. Gen. Khitab Khanjari, an official said on Friday. Khanjari’s sacking came two

Nation-building duty of all Afghans, says Ghani

By خواجه بصیر فطری on 17 January 2020 KABUL (Pajhwok): President Ashraf Ghani says Afghanistan... read more

Signing of peace deal discussed with US: Taliban

By اباسين زهير on 17 January 2020 KABUL (Pajhwok): American and Taliban... read more

USFOR-A vows to reduce violence

By Pajhwok on 17 January 2020 KABUL (Pajhwok): The best way to reduce civilian casualties is to reduce violence, the US force in... read more

Saudi education minister, Afghan ambassador meet

By Pajhwok on 17 January 2020 KABUL (Pajhwok): The Saudi minister of education... read more

ICC U19 World Cup 2020, Day 1 Round Up

Shafiqullah Ghafari registered the best figures for Afghanistan in the U19 World Cup, surpassing Aftab Alam.

ICC U19 World Cup 2020 – Statistical Preview

All the key stats and numbers ahead of the ICC Under-19s World Cup 2020 in South Africa.

ICC U19 World Cup 2020: 4th Warm-up match, Afghanistan Under-19s vs India Under-19s: Dream11 Fantasy Cricket Tips – Playing XI, Pitch Report & Injury Update

Abid Mohammadi claimed 8 wickets during the Youth ODI series in India.

Dean Jones questions 14-year-old Afghanistan cricketer Noor Ahmad’s age

The Afghan bowler has been tipped by many to shine in international cricket in the coming years.

Team-wise hit and flop player of the year in ODIs

The players in the list had contrasting fortunes on the field in 2019.

Top 10 International cricket teams and their New Year Resolutions in 2020

It was yet another exceptional year for the cricketing folklore.

‘I still feel your presence’ – Rashid Khan remembers his father on first death anniversary

The 21-year-old leg-spinner had said that his father sacrificed a lot while supporting his family and gave up a lot of things, so his family could have a good life.

Pakistan's institutional clashes obscure its existential crises

Pakistan's leadership is embroiled in institutional clashes, petty squabbling and political scandals. So who is steering the ship?

Roadside bomb hits government car, kills five in Afghanistan - official

There was no immediate claim of responsibility for the attack, but the provincial police spokesman said the Taliban was behind it.

Afghanistan to Iraq: How US invasions make Americans rich

Recently, several US soldiers pleaded guilty to stealing money earmarked for Afghanistan reconstruction, but it’s not the first time Americans have been caught stealing from other countries’ pockets.

Over 130 killed by severe winter weather in Pakistan, Afghanistan

At least 93 people have died and 76 were injured across Pakistan, with several still missing, while a further 39 were killed in Afghanistan, according to officials in both countries.

Zero Point: Where Afghans returning from Iran speak of torture and trauma

On a piece of unowned land between Iran and Afghanistan, a small makeshift clinic is offering the first medical response to dozens of refugees returning from Iran - and many return with stories of horrendous

Esmail Ghaani: Who is the new commander of Iran’s Quds Force?

Qasem Soleimani's less charismatic replacement won't change Iran's regional policies, but we might witness an expansion.

Esmail Qaani: Who is the new commander of Iran’s Revolutionary Guard?

Qassem Soleimani's less charismatic replacement won't change Iran's regional policies, but we might witness an expansion.

U.S. Supreme Court takes up presidential Electoral College dispute

As the 2020 race heats up, the Supreme Court agreed on Friday to hear a dispute involving the complex U.S. presidential election system focusing on whether Electoral College electors are free to break

Taliban open to 10-day ceasefire with U.S., talks with Afghan govt -sources

The Taliban will implement a 10-day ceasefire with U.S. troops, a reduction in violence with Afghan forces and discussions with Afghan government officials if it reaches a deal with U.S. negotiators in

After feud with Warren, Bernie Sanders releases ad aimed at women

U.S. House committee renews push for Pompeo Iran testimony, subpoena threat

Despite lack of primary threat, Trump 'going big' in Iowa

President Donald Trump's campaign plans to blanket Iowa with representatives and events ahead of the state's Feb. 3 caucuses, hoping to use the first-in-the-nation primary to show evidence of his strength

Buttigieg highlights outsider status in effort to surge past Democratic rivals

Trump adds legal heavyweights Starr, Dershowitz to impeachment team

President Donald Trump turned to some legal heavyweights to help defend him in his Senate impeachment trial with the addition on Friday of former independent counsel Ken Starr, who paved the way for former

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.

Unemployment a leading issue in Afghanistan’s tense election

Afghanistan's long-delayed presidential election is expected to get underway on Saturday despite threats from the Taliban to disrupt it by attacking polling stations. The post Unemployment a leading issue

Italian doctor helps amputees get on their feet in Afghanistan

For almost thirty years Italian physiotherapist Dr. Alberto Cairo has been overseen rehabilitation efforts for amputees at seven orthopedic clinics spread across Afghanistan. The post Italian doctor helps

Editorial: The presence of Islamic State in Afghanistan isn’t a reason to stop talking to the Taliban

Peace talks in Afghanistan could make it easier to defeat Islamic State

2 Green Berets killed in combat in Afghanistan identified

The U.S. Army’s Special Operations Command on Thursday released the names of the two Green Berets who were killed a day earlier during combat operations in Afghanistan.

Letters to the Editor: Ending hunger in Afghanistan is our best hope for winning peace

After the U.S. withdraws its forces from Afghanistan, it must make sure that hunger relief organizations continue to receive funding.

Inside Afghanistan’s main forensic lab: Four scientists, one microscope

A modest lab sorts through scores of cases a week involving rape, drug overdoses, homicide and suicide bombings.

Trump cancels U.S. meeting with Taliban and Afghanistan president

President Trump said he had secretly sought a meeting at Camp David with Taliban leaders and Afghan President Ashraf Ghani, then decided to cancel after a bombing this week in Kabul.

Opinion: Trump’s Afghanistan ‘peace’ will be Vietnam all over again: A mess America leaves behind

The Afghanistan peace deal has been shelved, but U.S. forces may withdraw anyway. Either way, we won’t look back.

Letters to the Editor: Give Trump credit for trying to get us out of Afghanistan

The president was right to cancel a meeting with Taliban leaders, but that should not deter him from finding a way for the U.S. to leave Afghanistan.

Afghan filmmakers union under fire for poor management

Some Afghan film makers are lambasting at leadership of the Afghan Filmmakers Union (AFU), for what they call violation of union’s approved procedures. They claim that contrary to AFU procedure, Jawan

US top Gen. Miller stress on ramping up military operations against Taliban

In a meeting with Herat governor, Abdul Qayyum Rahimi, the US top General in Afghanistan, Gen. Scott Miller, stressed on ramping up military operations against the Taliban militants. During the meeting,

Afghanistan national budget plan awaits parliament approval; MPs say it is unbalanced

Nearly after a month-long assessments by the parliament’s finance and budget committee, Afghanistan national budget draft plan will be put for debate on Wednesday’s general assembly of the parliament.

17 dead as result of heavy rains and snowfalls across Afghanistan

As many as 17 people lost their lives and 22 others were wounded as result of flashflood, heavy rains, and snowfalls in different parts of the country, according to sources. Eight people were killed and

Afghan women, Taliban and peace talks

Afghan women will protest if their demands are not taken into consideration at peace negotiating table, says Masouda Karokhi, a female MP who represents Herat in the parliament. With US-Taliban peace settlement

Airstrike targeting Taliban breakaway commander causes civilian casualties in Herat

As many as seven people including four children and three women have been killedin airstrikes that targeted a commander of the Taliban breakaway faction, Mullah Nangyalai, in Shindand district of the western

Afghanistan overflights increases by 25 percent following US-Iran tensions

Afghanistan overflights have increased by 25 percent as a result of rerouted airline flights caused by heightened tensions in the Middle East region, particularly between Iran and US, Afghanistan Civil

Best of Cricbuzz Commentary in 2019

Our LIVE text commentary personifies the essence of Cricbuzz. Here's how we shared our passion for cricket to match yours, in 2019.

Increased emphasis on white-ball may kill Test cricket - Harsha Bhogle

Test cricket's existence has been under the scanner with the increased prevalence and popularity of the shorter formats of the game. Voice of cricket, Harsha Bhogle, feels that increases emphasis on white-ball

World Cup 2019: Top-5 bowling performances

From Lasith Malinga's inspired spell against England to Bumrah's double-strike against Afghanistan, the World Cup 2019 saw bowlers making all the difference. Here's our list of the Top-5 bowling performances

Even contest between bat & ball was the hallmark of this tournament - Zaheer Khan

On My11Circle presents Cricbuzz LIVE, our panel reckons that this tournament had an equal balance between bat and ball in a batsman's game.

Explained: ICC's rule changes

With the uproar around the boundary rule still fresh, ICC has introduced two separate changes in the world of cricket. Watch on to find out about these changes and their possible implications. Which of

Afghanistan's Rahmat Shah joins elite Test Centurions club

Afghanistan's Rahmat Shah joins an illustrious list of cricketers to have hit their nation's first-ever Test century. Find out who else is part of this exclusive club.

Afghanistan hunt down Bangla Tigers in their own backyard

Afghanistan stun the world by beating Bangladesh in only their third Test match. Watch the astonishing numbers behind this famous victory achieved by Rashid & Co.

Taliban say they handed cease-fire offer to US peace envoy

The Taliban have given the U.S. envoy their offer for a temporary cease-fire in Afghanistan that would last between seven and 10 days, Taliban officials familiar with the negotiations said Thursday.

Afghanistan watchdog delivers damning testimony on US failures: 'We have incentivized lying'

In the 18 years since the U.S. began the war in Afghanistan, taxpayers have shelled out upwards of $133 billion and more than 2,300 American servicemembers have died there -- yet top watchdog John Sopko

Girl found alive after buried 18 hours under Pakistan avalanche as severe winter weather death toll climbs

Search teams searching for bodies buried under avalanches in the disputed Himalayan region of Kashmir had a glimmer of hope on Wednesday when a 12-year-old girl was found alive after being buried for 18

Severe winter weather, avalanches in Pakistan, Afghanistan kill 70 more people

The death toll continued to climb Tuesday in Pakistan-administered Kashmir and neighboring Afghanistan after severe winter weather combined with a harsh cold snap led to numerous avalanches across the

Douglas Macgregor calls on Trump to pull troops from Afghanistan: 'That's why we voted for him'

Retired Army Col. Douglas Macgregor told Fox News' "Tucker Carlson Tonight" Monday that only one person can extract the United States from the conflict in Afghanistan: President Trump.

Severe winter weather, extreme cold kill at least 54 in Afghanistan, Pakistan

Severe winter weather combined with a harsh cold snap has left dozens dead across Afghanistan and Pakistan as officials work to reopen highways and evacuate people cut off by heavy snowfall and flash

US soldiers killed in Afghanistan roadside bomb blast identified

Military officials identified the two U.S. service members supporting Operation Freedom’s Sentinel who were killed Saturday after an improvised explosive device (IED) hit their vehicle in southern Afghanistan.

US military contractors sued for funding terrorism in Afghanistan with ‘protection’ payments to Taliban

Bribes paid by international military contractors in Afghanistan were used by the Taliban to fund attacks on companies that didn’t make the payments, according to a lawsuit filed by families of those

Fishing for Swedish cash: Afghan politician collecting benefits for his dead mother – report

An Afghan politician is under investigation in Sweden for collecting benefits intended for his dead mother, according to a new report. Welfare fraud has become a growing problem in the Scandinavian country.

Taliban attack kills US service member in Afghanistan amid renewed peace talks

An American service member in Afghanistan was killed in an attack carried out by the Taliban, the militant group has said. The Pentagon has confirmed the death, which coincides with a new round of peace

Bombshell!! Redacted Tonight’s Lee Camp takes on American media “shock” over Afghanistan war report

A gobsmacking report lays bare some pretty obvious truths: the military is wasteful, the war in Afghanistan is unwinnable, and the government lies to you. Why is everyone acting so shocked? Lee Camp asked.

Afghan president wins 2nd term – preliminary election results

Afghan President Ashraf Ghani has secured 50.64 percent of the vote in the long-delayed preliminary results from September’s election, the country’s election commission has announced.

Tremors felt in India & Pakistan as powerful earthquake strikes north-eastern Afghanistan

A strong 6.1-magnitude earthquake has shaken Afghanistan’s Badakhshan Province in the north east. Tremors were felt as far away as New Delhi, India and northern regions of Pakistan.

Cheney warns US against Middle East pullout as even Washington Post digs up proof his War on Terror was ‘UNWINNABLE’

Ultra-hawk former vice president Dick Cheney has reprised his role as head cheerleader for the never-ending war he kicked off nearly 20 years ago. But has the prodigious conflict dragged on too long even

Bakhtar Aviation Company Relaunches Operations With Domestic Flights

Bakhtar aviation company, owned by Ariana Airlines, has relaunched its operations after receiving two small airplanes from the government. The two airplanes—Dash-8 Q300 with a capacity of 30-40 passengers–were

Afghan Transit Trade Starts at Gwadar Port

Afghan Transit Trade officially starts at Gwadar port after arrival of first ship carrying an Afghan shipment on Tuesday. The shipment included 20-food containers containing 54 tons of bagged fertilizers, The

15% Hike In Kandahar’s Raisin Production

Officials of the Afghan Ministry of Agriculture, Irrigation and Livestock in Kandahar province have reported a 15% hike in the province’s raisin production. With the establishment of new raisin houses The

Marble Production Up By 57% in Maidan Wardak Province

Production of marble has increased by 57% in Maidan Wardan province, the Afghan Ministry of Mines and Petroleum reports. In an interview with Voice of America (VoA), the ministry’s spokesperson The post

Afghan Government Receives Over $11mn In Revenues from ATRA

The Afghanistan Telecom Regulatory Authority (ATRA) has transferred 878 million Afghanis ($11.3mn) to the special account of the Ministry of Finance to be spent through the national budget. These revenues The

Iran Assures Recent Tensions with US Will Not Affect Chabahar Port Project

The Iranian Ambassador to India, Dr. Ali Chegeni, has assured that the recent political tension between Iran and the US over the killing of Iranian General Qasem Soleimani will not The post Iran Assures

Afghanistan Begins Extraction Work On 10 Mines

The Afghan Ministry of Mines and Petroleum reported about extraction of 10 mines around the country. In an interview with Radio Liberty, ministry’s spokesperson Abdul Qadir Mutfi said the mines The post

President's authorities would be restricted if election headed to runoff: Abdullah

The authorities of ruling team would be restricted if the 2019 election is headed to second round, presidential candidate Abdullah Abdullah said on Thursday.

Peace is difficult to achieve unless Pakistan supports: Afghan minister

Peace in Afghanistan is difficult to achieve unless Pakistan truly supports the process, Afghanistan's state minister for peace affairs said on Thursday.

US inadvertently aided Taliban resurgence by forming alliances with warlords: watchdog

The United States inadvertently aided the resurgence of the Taliban in Afghanistan by forming alliances convenience with warlords who had been pushed out of power by the group, a watchdog agency said on

Pakistan says Taliban ready for 'reduction in violence'

The Afghan Taliban have expressed readiness for reduction in violence, Pakistan's foreign minister said on Thursday, saying it was a good progress in the group's talks with the United States.

Ceasefire necessary to create conducive environment for talks: Afghan NSA

A ceasefire is necessary to create a conducive environment for peace talks, Afghan National Security Adviser Hamdullah Mohib said on Wednesday.

Efforts to reduce violence will have impact on lives of all Afghans: NATO envoy

Efforts to reduce violence will have an impact on lives of all Afghans, NATO's senior civilian representative in Afghanistan, Nicholas Kay, said on Sunday.

Afghanistan stresses ceasefire as precondition to peace talks, rejects violence reduction

Afghan government on Sunday emphasized on ceasefire as a precondition to peace talks as it rejected suggestion of violence reduction.

Afghanistan NGO to publish book about slain Japanese humanitarian Tetsu Nakamura

An Afghan group will publish a picture book about slain Japanese Dr. Tetsu Nakamura, who dedicated his life to improving lives in the war-torn country. Gahwara, a nongovernmental organization based

Mike Pompeo accuses Iran of undermining Afghanistan peace efforts

U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo on Tuesday accused Iran of working to thwart efforts to bring peace to Afghanistan, but he offered no specific details to support his allegation. Pompeo leveled his

Taliban council agrees to temporary truce in Afghanistan as militant raid claims 17, U.S. airstrikes 13

The Taliban's ruling council agreed Sunday to a temporary cease-fire in Afghanistan, providing a window in which a peace agreement with the United States can be signed, officials from the insurgent group

Trump faces raft of foreign policy challenges in new year and being impeached is no help

President Donald Trump starts the new year knee-deep in daunting foreign policy challenges at the same time he'll have to deal with a likely impeachment trial in the Senate and the demands of a reelection

Tetsu Nakamura's death in Afghanistan exposes a gap of perception in Japan

Following the assassination of Dr. Tetsu Nakamura in Afghanistan earlier this month, the government of Afghanistan held a memorial ceremony for him as his body was delivered to the airplane that would

Japanese doctor Tetsu Nakamura receives decoration honoring service in Afghanistan

Doctor Tetsu Nakamura, who was killed in Afghanistan earlier this month, was posthumously awarded on Friday a decoration for his contribution to the development of the central Asian country. Prime Minister

Afghan official says Taliban ambushed convoy and abducted 26 peace activists

The Taliban ambushed a peace convoy in western Afghanistan and abducted 26 activists, members of a peace movement, a police spokesman said Wednesday. The insurgents staged the ambush in the district

China-Afghanistan inaugurates first transit trade

AT News KABUL: Afghanistan and China has inaugurated the Gwadar Seaport which is located in Karachi state of Pakistan and has been considered as the first transit trade between the two countries. The inauguration

Every Afghan duty bound to partake in nation-building: Ghani

By Sayed Niyam Alami KABUL: President Ashraf Ghani has launched an unprecedented academic discussion around the topics of Afghanistan’s culture, history and national identity aimed at making them public

Violence reduction key to lessen civilian casualties: US

AT News KABUL: After a watchdog blamed foreign forces for spike in civilian deaths in Afghanistan, the US forces has said the best way to reduce civilian casualties is to reduce violence. A US forces spokesman

Signing peace deal is near

US-Taliban talks resume, rising prospects of an end to violence AT News KABUL: Talks between the United States and the Taliban have been resumed aimed at finding a political settlement to the Afghan conflict

Editorial: A ray of hope

There is ray of hope to finally peace be restored following painstaking negotiations, in which the Taliban group has purportedly agreed to temporarily reduce violence in Afghanistan as part of a pending

Afghanistan to export 62 tons of pine nuts to China

AT News KABUL: The Afghan government making all-out efforts to find way for the domestic products to international markets, said a government officials, adding that 62 tons of pine nuts with an estimation

A ray of hope as Washington, Taliban edge toward a deal

The insurgent group is considering a cessation of attacks in bid to facilitate American troop withdrawal AT News KABUL: Following painstaking negotiations, the Taliban have purportedly agreed to temporarily

U.S. Military: Several U.S. Troops Wounded in Iran Missile Attacks in Iraq

(TKG) — According to media reports, U.S. said its 11 troops have been wounded in Iranian missile strikes in Iraq. Media reported as saying, despite initially saying no U.S. service members were hurt, U.S.

Countries of Iran Crash Victims Seek for Compensation

(TKG) — Media reported, officials of five countries met in U.K. to urge compensation for the families of Iran crash victims. According to media reports, the officials of Canada, Afghanistan, U.K., Sweden

2 Suspects Involved in Killing and Sexual Assault Arrested in Kabul

(TKG) ─ According to the Ministry of Interior, at least two suspects involved in killing and sexual assault arrested in Kabul. It was quoted in a statement issued by Afghan Ministry of Interior as saying,

Afghan U19 Cricket Team to Face South Africa

(TKG) ─ Afghanistan's U19 cricket team will face against South Africa on Friday [January 17, 2020] in the first match of the U19 World Cup. The schedule for the 16-team tournament to be played over

Taliban Leader Agrees to Reduction of Violence

(TKG) ─ According to media as reporting, the Taliban leader Mullah Hibatullah Akhundzada has agreed to a 7 day reduction of violence in Afghanistan.   Media reported, sources familiar with the process

Amnesty International: Iranian Forces Use Unlawful Forces to Stop the Protests

(TKG) ─ Amnesty International expressed concerns over recent crackdown on protesters in Iran saying that Iranian security forces used unlawful force to stop the protests. According to Amnesty International,

Trump Impeachment Articles Delivered to Senate

(TKG) ─ According to media reports, U.S. President Donald Trump’s impeachment articles charging him with abuse of power and obstruction of Congress were sent to the Senate on Wednesday [January

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

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

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,

U.S., Taliban Continue Meetings In Qatar On Joint Agreement

A representative of the Taliban says a second day of meetings between the group and a U.S. negotiating team led by Zalmay Khalilzad has been held in Qatar.

Pakistan FM Qureshi Urges U.S. To ‘Remain Engaged’ In Rebuilding Afghanistan

Pakistan’s foreign minister said during his visit to Washington that the United States should remain engaged in Afghanistan even if it eventually pulls its troops out of the war-torn country.

Victims’ Governments Demand ‘Full Cooperation,' ‘Justice’ From Iran

The foreign ministers of five countries that lost citizens in the downing of a Ukrainian passenger airliner in Iran last week have demanded that Tehran hold a "thorough, independent, and transparent”

Life Among The Graves In Northern Afghanistan

An ethnic Turkmen family in northern Afghanistan was homeless and desperate -- so they took shelter in a cemetery alongside other destitute people. But when locals learned about the family's troubles from

Independence Drive: Afghan Women Get Behind The Wheel

Since the fall of the Taliban government in 2001, Afghan women have gradually gained more freedoms, including driving a car. One woman has turned her skill at the wheel into a business and her own declaration

Pakistan Says Afghan Taliban Ready To Reduce Violence

The Afghan Taliban has shown "willingness" to reduce violence in Afghanistan, Pakistan's foreign minister has said, calling it a “step toward” a peace deal between the militant group and

Iran's New Quds Force Leader Has A Long History With Afghanistan

Ismail Qaani, the new commander of the Quds Force of Iran's powerful Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps (IRGC), has ties with Afghanistan going back to the 1980s.

U.S., Taliban Continue Meetings In Qatar On Joint Agreement

A representative of the Taliban says a second day of meetings between the group and a U.S. negotiating team led by Zalmay Khalilzad has been held in Qatar.

Independence Drive: Afghan Women Get Behind The Wheel

Since the fall of the Taliban government in 2001, Afghan women have gradually gained more freedoms, including driving a car. One woman has turned her skill at the wheel into a business and her own declaration

Life Among The Graves In Northern Afghanistan

An ethnic Turkmen family in northern Afghanistan was homeless and desperate -- so they took shelter in a cemetery alongside other destitute people. But when locals learned about the family's troubles from

Pakistan FM Qureshi Urges U.S. To 'Remain Engaged' In Rebuilding Afghanistan

Pakistan’s foreign minister said during his visit to Washington that the United States should remain engaged in Afghanistan even if it eventually pulls its troops out of the war-torn country.

Activists Oppose Tribal Ban On Women Visiting Pakistan Bazaar

Activists in a remote northwestern Pakistani district have urged local authorities to swiftly act to end a tribal ban that prohibits women from visiting the local market.

Pakistan Says Afghan Taliban Ready To Reduce Violence

The Afghan Taliban has shown "willingness" to reduce violence in Afghanistan, Pakistan's foreign minister has said, calling it a “step toward” a peace deal between the militant group and

Pakistan’s Tribal Areas Caught In Limbo Awaiting Integration

Few are happy with the pace of reforms in Pakistan's former Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA), which once served as a main theater for the global war on terrorism. The impoverished region is caught

Tehran's timid response to Soleimani killing underscores regime's fragility

The need for Iranian leaders to go to such lengths to exaggerate the regime's capabilities and the timidity of the military's 'terrible vengeance' have exposed major cracks in the facade.

Afghan forces clear Taliban from over 50 villages in Kunduz

Joint Afghan forces killed about 100 Taliban fighters over the course of the six-week-long operation.

Women 'pioneers' demand greater participation in peace process

The peace talks are at a critical juncture and women's voices must be heard, women from Herat, Farah, Ghor and Badghis provinces said.

European countries launch dispute process over Iran nuclear deal violations

Iran has been scaling back its commitments and defying restrictions that it previously agreed to obey, said the diplomats.

Wives, children of ISIS fighters in Nangarhar return to Pakistan

Afghan authorities helped 55 women and 76 children return to their families in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.

Increased military pressure forces 70 Taliban fighters to surrender in Ghor

Before the clearing operations began in the area, the Taliban had been extorting and killing residents in Shahrak District, officials say.

Bati Kot citrus farms get major boost after liberation from Taliban

Farmers harvested 1,600 tons of oranges in previous years. After Afghan security forces liberated the district from the Taliban, orange yields increased to 5,200 tons.