Mixed Reactions to Imminent Release of Haqqani Prisoners

The “conditional” release of Anas Haqqani and two other members of the Haqqani network was announced on Tuesday.

Cabinet Approves Draft Budget for Next Fiscal Year

Officials said the draft budget will be sent to the parliament this week for approval.

‘All Afghans’ Should Oppose ‘Fraudulent Votes’: Nabil

IEC Chief Calls for Patience on Vote Recount

Nuristani said the recount is being prevented by campaign teams in 15 provinces.

Artifacts Returned to Afghanistan From Britain

The artifacts include sculptures of nine buddha heads, and a torso. 

Police: Four ANA ‘Mistakenly Killed in Airstrike’ in Logar

US ‘Strongly Supports’ Release of Taliban Prisoners: Bass

Bass said the move by the Afghan government was a response to Afghans’ “overwhelming desire for peace.”

China Talking to ‘All Parties’ Ahead of Afghan Talks

China firmly supports the comprehensive and inclusive 'Afghan-led, Afghan-owned' peace, Geng Shuang said.

Ismail Khan: List of China Meeting Attendees Not Finalized

Ismail Khan said discussions over the attendee list for the China meeting on Afghan peace is “still ongoing.”

Ghani confirms release of Anas Haqqani and two other senior Taliban leaders

President Mohammad Ashraf Ghani confirmed that the government will conditionally release Anas Haqqani from Bagram prison in exchange for the release of two lecturers of the American University of Afghanistan.

ISIS militant hands himself and 45 family members of his comrades to Afghan Special Forces

A militant of ISIS Khurasan terrorist group handed himself over to the Afghan Special Forces in Achin district of Nangarhar province. According to a statement released by Special Operations Corps, the

4 Pakistani militants blown up by own bomb in Paktiya province

An explosion triggered by an improvised explosive device killed four Pakistani militants in South-eastern Paktiya province of Afghanistan. According to a statement released by provincial government, an

ISIS militants including a foreign national surrender to Afghan Special Forces in Nangarhar

A group of four ISIS militants including a foreign national surrendered to the Afghan forces in eastern Nangarhar province. The Special Operations Corps said in a statement the militants surrendered to

Key Afghan presidential runner boycotts vote recount process

Abdullah Abdullah, one of the key presidential runners in September presidential elections has boycotted the vote recount process. Speaking during a gathering in Kabul earlier today, Abdullah said attempts

West Indies clinch ODI series against Afghanistan

The West Indies cricket team clinched the One Day International (ODI) series by defeating Afghanistan by 47 runs in second ODI match on Saturday in Lucknow of India. West Indies set a target of 248 runs

Airstrike kills Taliban commander who had killed 3 judges in Logar provinces

An airstrike killed a commander of the Taliban group had recently killed three judges in central Logar province. According to a statement released by Ministry of Defense, an airstrike in Mohammad Agha

Taliban’s shadow judge, Red Unit commander and 2 Uzbek militants killed in Faryab

The security forces killed the shadow district judge of Taliban and the Red Unit commander of the group during a clash in northern Faryab province. According to a statement released by 209th Shaheen Corps,

Airstrikes kill 13 ISIS militants in Nangarhar and Kunar provinces of Afghanistan

A series of airstrikes killed 13 militants of ISIS Khurasan group in eastern Nangarhar and Kunar provinces of Afghanistan, the military officials said. The officials further added airstrikes in Achin district

Afghanistan to release Taliban fighters in prisoner swap

Afghan president says three high-ranking fighters to be freed in exchange for American and Australian kidnapped in 2016.

'Their mother may die': Afghans await Pakistan visas in Kabul

Pakistan embassy in Kabul has indefinitely shut its consular office in the Afghan capital for security reasons.

Nine children killed in Afghanistan landmine blast

Blast took place in Darqad district of Takhar province when the children stepped on a landmine as they walked to school.

Afghan soap factory helps former female addicts stay clean

Afghan woman politician sees Taliban talks as only hope

During their rule from 1996 to 2001, the Taliban imposed a medieval interpretation of Islam on Afghanistan.

CIA-backed Afghan forces possibly committing war crimes: HRW

In a damning report, Human Rights Watch says night raids and aerial strikes have led to mounting civilian casualties.

US Afghan peace envoy Khalilzad wraps up Pakistan visit

Zalmay Khalilzad discussed the Afghan peace process in meetings with PM Khan and Pakistan's army chief.

Young people, including Taliban youth, must be heard: UN envoy

Aisha Khurram said the younger generations concerns have been shunned even as they inherit the conflict.

US Afghan peace envoy takes push for peace to Pakistan

During their meeting on Monday, Pakistan PM called on all sides in Afghanistan's protracted war to reduce the violence.

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

U.S. denies report civilians killed in airstrikes on Taliban meth labs

UN agency says at least 30 civilians, including 14 children, killed in airstrikes. U.S. military claims it "did not cause deaths or injuries to non-combatants".

Afghan forces' raid on Taliban allegedly kills civilians at wedding

Local officials in Taliban-controlled district of Helmand say militants were killed, but so were guests at nearby wedding in latest carnage blamed on U.S. or its allies

What is going on with the war in Afghanistan?

Trump says "we've hit our enemies harder" than ever, but this is the deadliest year for U.S. troops since 2014, and it's unclear when they might come home

U.S. strike allegedly kills civilians as Taliban blows up a hospital

U.S. confirms strike targeting ISIS, says it is trying to "determine the facts" as Taliban bomb tears through hospital killing at least 20

Taliban bombs kill dozens as U.S. death toll mounts in Afghanistan

American Green Beret is 17th U.S. troop killed this year in the war-torn country, as the Taliban makes good on the threat it levelled after Trump ended peace talks

U.S. and Afghan forces kill at least 38 Taliban fighters

This year — for the first time — the Taliban is losing more fighters than the Afghan military

Afghan official warns of "connections" between ISIS and U.S.

The mission to destroy al Qaeda continues 18 years after 9/11

Deal With Taliban Will Free American and Australian Professors, Officials Say

The apparent exchange, in which Afghan officials are to release three senior members of the Haqqani network of the Taliban, is likely to be a step toward new peace talks.

I Watched Friends Die in Afghanistan. The Guilt Has Nearly Killed Me.

I was convinced the deaths of my friends in combat were my fault. It took me years to realize this feeling had a name: survivor guilt.

Veterans: Pull the Troops Out of Afghanistan Now

“Fifteen years from now, I don’t want my kid to die in the war that I went to.”

Afghan War Casualty Report: November 2019

At least 29 pro-government forces and 34 civilians have been killed in Afghanistan so far this month.

Captives or Defectors? Taliban Fighters Tell Conflicting Tales

The simple idea of insurgency versus government proves much more complex when dozens of detained fighters tell their stories in a remote corner of Afghanistan.

ISIS Fighters Attack Outpost in Tajikistan

The violence points to the resilience of the Islamic State and its longstanding aim to spread from its enclave in Afghanistan.

My Neighborhood Was on Fire. My Neighbors Came Together to Save It.

I spent five days last year fighting the California wildfires in Malibu. It felt like the combat patrols I had been as a Marine in Afghanistan.

Turkish and Kurdish Forces Said to Clash in Syria

Military forces maneuvered for position after an American withdrawal, apparently violating a United States-brokered cease-fire.

She Was Daddy’s Little Girl. At 3, She Watched Him Shot Dead.

The assassination of an Afghan government employee while his adopted daughter was next to him has underscored the lasting trauma of the intensifying war.

Bomb attack kills 3 soldiers on patrol in northwest Pakistan

ISLAMABAD (AP) — Pakistan says a roadside bomb killed three soldiers and wounded another in a northwestern district bordering Afghanistan.The military statement Tuesday said the soldiers...

Afghan official: 16 die as minivan plunges into ravine

KABUL, Afghanistan (AP) — Afghan official says that 16 people died when a minivan skidded off an icy road and plunged into a ravine in snowy weather in northern Baghlan province.

Afghan president: 3 Taliban released for held US, Australian

KABUL, Afghanistan (AP) — Afghan President Ashraf Ghani says his government has released three Taliban figures in effort to have the insurgents free an American and an Australian professor they...

Pakistan chief of spy agency visits Afghan official in Kabul

KABUL, Afghanistan (AP) — An Afghan official says a Pakistani delegation is in Kabul to meet Afghan authorities amid increased tensions.Monday's meeting is the first since the Pakistani...

West Indies wins toss, elects to bowl in 3rd ODI

LUCKNOW, India (AP) — West Indies captain Kieron Pollard won the toss Monday and elected to bowl in the third one-day international against Afghanistan.

Memorial to be unveiled for Army soldier killed in 2006

WEYMOUTH, Mass. (AP) — An Army soldier killed during the war in Afghanistan in 2006 is being honored in Massachusetts.A bronze plaque honoring Sgt. 1st Class Jared Monti will be unveiled...

Afghan presidential candidate boycotts recounting process

KABUL, Afghanistan (AP) — Afghan presidential candidate Abdullah Abdullah has unilaterally withdrawn his team's election observers from an official recount of ballots ahead of long-delayed...

Afghanistan wins toss and bowls vs West Indies in 2nd ODI

LUCKNOW, India (AP) — Afghanistan won the toss and chose to bowl in the second one-day international against West Indies on Saturday.Afghanistan, which has lost 10 ODIs in a row, trails the...

US-Afghan army convoy fires flares, hits drivers on road

KABUL, Afghanistan (AP) — A local witness and the U.S. mission in Afghanistan say a joint U.S.-Afghan military convoy has fired flares at several civilian vehicles, causing the cars to catch fire...

British soldier is CLEARED after spending a year in UAE prisons on false drugs charges

Andy Neal, 44, has been cleared of all charges after he was arrested in October 2018 by Dubai police on false drug charges. The father-of-two spent over a year in prisons across the UAE.

Meghan Markle shares five-year-old throwback snaps which show her on tour with troops

The Duchess of Sussex, 38, took to the Sussex Royal Instagram account on Monday night to share the post - which shows her on a tour and visiting troops in Europe.

Priceless fourth-century statues of Buddha stolen from Afghanistan returned after 17-year stay in UK

Officers stopped two wooden crates at Heathrow Airport, from Peshawar, in Pakistan, after suspecting the Buddha sculpture and nine Buddha heads inside might contain drugs.

US general condemns witch-hunt of soldiers who served in Northern Ireland left open to prosecution 

General David Petraeus, who led coalition forces in Iraq and Afghanistan, will say it is appalling that troops who served in Northern Ireland remain exposed to the risk of prosecution decades on.

Injured Iraq and Afghanistan war heroes are being shut out of 'half-empty' £350m military hospital

Military charities, top brass and former SAS hero Chris Ryan call for the Defence National Rehabilitation Centre (DNRC) in Nottinghamshire to be opened to veterans.

Giant EIGHT FOOT tall Afghan who travelled to India to watch cricket refused entry to hotels

Sher Khan pitched up for Afghanistan versus the West Indies in Lucknow, northern India, but getting a room turned out to be a tall order. Hoteliers were stumped by his height and blocked him entry.

PICTURED: US Navy veteran's life-changing penis transplant that made him 'feel whole again'

WARNING, GRAPHIC CONTENT: Images from a New England Journal of Medicine case report reveal, step-by-step, the transplant process that gave 'Ray,' a veteran, a new penis and scrotum.

Donald Trump presents Medal of Honor to Green Beret who faced 'hail of bullets'

The president presented the Medal of Honor to Master Sgt. Matthew O. Williams of Texas for his heroism protecting comrades during a battle in Afghanistan in 2008.

US marine who rescued a stray dog after seeing it in Afghanistan reveals how the pet saved HIM

Craig Grossi described meeting his dog Fred in a remote part of the war-torn country while the Marine RECON force - the most elite soldiers in the Corps - were under incessant barrages from the Taliban.

The Islamic State Will Outlive Baghdadi. Afghanistan Shows How.

The Islamic State-Khorasan offers a powerful case study of the militant group’s ability to create autonomous affiliates that flourish and endure.

Afghanistan’s Last Jew Gets Ready for the Taliban—Again

Zabulon Simentov has seen it all, and now, like all Afghans, he must embrace a future filled with uncertainty and violence.

Why the United States Is So Bad at Peace Talks

Even when the country wants a deal, at least four largely psychological impediments get in the way.

Meet the Afghan Women Taking Their Country Back—One Land Mine at a Time

In Bamiyan, an all-female demining team provides jobs and hope.

Is Afghanistan’s Election Credible?

The Taliban may call the vote a “foreign” process, but a majority of the country’s young population is already used to democracy.

Endless Conflict in Afghanistan Is Driving a Mental Health Crisis

A generation of Afghans came of age amid relentless violence. Saturday’s election offers little hope for help.

Afghanistan’s Victory for Democracy, and Loss for Peace

No matter the outcome, this weekend’s presidential election will likely set back the peace process with the Taliban.

Risking Life and Limb to Vote in Afghanistan

Many Afghans say the threat of violence is too great to risk coming out to the polls.

In Afghanistan, It’s Brother Against Brother

How one family’s story illustrates the meaninglessness of Saturday’s election in the face of an endless civil war.

Afghanistan reaches deal with Taliban to secure release of American prisoner

Afghanistan's government has released three Taliban prisoners in exchange for one American professor and one Australian professor who have been held by the insurgent group for years. Afghan president

Civilian casualties in Afghanistan hit record high

More than 4,300 civilians were killed or injured in Afghanistan between July and September, an all-time high for a quarter since such casualties were first recorded in 2009, according to a new report

Human Rights Watch: US-trained Afghan forces committing war atrocities

Human Rights Watch (HRW) says that U.S.-trained Afghan forces are committing war atrocities. The group in a 53-page report released Thursday alleges that the forces have killed civilians in night

Trump awards Medal of Honor to Green Beret for actions in Afghanistan

President Trump on Wednesday awarded the Medal of Honor to an Army master sergeant who is credited with saving four wounded soldiers during an operation in Afghanistan.The president recognized Master

Afghanistan withdrawal could save billions and be a bipartisan win

On October 21, news broke that the Pentagon had been quietly drawing down its troop presence in Afghanistan. Eighteen years after the conflict began, and shortly after peace negotiations had fallen apart

Pelosi, Democrats send message on foreign policy with high-profile trip

House Democrats are sending an implicit message that President Trump and his administration aren’t the only ones setting U.S. foreign policy.Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) and her party are seeking

15 Afghan policemen killed in Taliban attack

Taliban forces on Monday killed at least 15 Afghan police in the Ali Abad district of Kunduz Province, according to The Associated Press.The militant group launched the attack on a checkpoint late in the

Pelosi, delegation make unannounced trip to Afghanistan

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s (D-Calif.) office announced the Speaker and a bipartisan congressional delegation completed a previously unannounced trip to Afghanistan after a trip to Jordan this weekend.“Our

US, Taliban officials discussing resumption of peace talks: report

U.S. and Afghan Taliban officials have started conversations aimed at resuming peace talks that collapsed last month, The Wall Street Journal reported Sunday.    U.S. envoy Zalmay Khalilzad met with

Young Afghans Look to Mountain Biking as a Means to Transcend Conflict

A broad collection of initiatives in Bamiyan and across the country aim to harness the potential of sports to develop community and resilience.

Learning From US Efforts to Reintegrate Former Combatants in Afghanistan

Afghan reintegration programs have largely failed, but success will be necessary if any potential peace deal is to have lasting impact.

US Envoy in Kabul Negotiating Hostage Release, Sources Say

Officials hope a prisoner exchange can resuscitate the peace talks.

Education Is the Key to Empowering Afghan Women

Afghan women see more influence than ever, but prejudice and sexism remain barriers.

After the Kurds, Will Trump Abandon Afghanistan Next?

Given the Syria debacle, one cannot rule out a tweet that abruptly announces the end of the war in Afghanistan.

India Delivers 2 More Mi-24V Attack Helicopters to Afghanistan

Indian officials handed over the last two of four Mi-24v helicopter gunships to the Afghan Air Force on October 15.

Inside Afghanistan’s Online Battlefield

Social media provides another front for battle between the Afghan government and the Taliban.

Is Democracy Dying in Afghanistan?

The recent presidential election, coupled with a long list of government failures, is a serious alarm heralding the death of democracy in Afghanistan.

Taliban: From Pariah to Diplomatic Reception

From Moscow to Beijing, Tehran to Islamabad, Taliban deligations have found welcome in diplomatic halls.

Abdullah’s supporters prevent vote recount in 12 provinces

By Behishta Arghand on 12 November 2019 KABUL (Pajhwok): The vote recounting process has been stopped in 12 provinces but completed in two provinces, Pajhwok Afghan News... read more

Not registering assets: 483 officials get salaries suspended

By Khawaja Basir fitri on 12 November 2019 KABUL (Pajhwok): Pajhwok Afghan News findings show the government has suspended salaries and privileges of its 483 workers for not registering their assets

IEC asks candidates to let it complete vote recount

By Naheed Bashardost on 12 November 2019 KABUL (Pajhwok): The Independent Election Commission (IEC... read more

Awaiting peace talks revival, presidential vote result: EU

By Javed Hamim Kakar on 12 November 2019 KABUL (Pajhwok): EU foreign policy chief Federica Mogherini said on Tuesday they were awaiting preliminary results of... read more

8 members of a family killed in Paktia airstrike

By Pajhwok Report on 12 November 2019 GARDEZ (Pajhwok): Eight members of a family have been killed in an airstrike in Zazai Aryub district of southeastern Paktia province, an official said on Tuesday. The

30b afghanis projects underway in Nangarhar

By Yousaf zarifi on 12 November 2019 JALALABAD (Pajhwok): Projects worth nearly 30 billion afghanis are being constructed in eastern Nangarhar province, the governor said on Tuesday. Shah Mahmood Miakhel

100 Daesh fighters including Pakistanis surrender

By Yousuf Zarifi on 12 November 2019 JALALABAD (Pajhwok): At least 100 Daesh, or Islamic State (IS), rebels including Pakistani citizens have joined the peace process in eastern Nangarhar province,

Logar: 4 Afghan soldiers killed in US airstrike

By Abdul Maqsood Azizi on 12 November 2019 PUL-I-ALAM (Pajhwok): At least four Afghan National Army (ANA) soldiers have been killed and six others wounded as a result of a US airstrike in central Logar

Sherpao calls for revival of Afghan peace process

By S.Muddasir Ali Shah on 12 November 2019 PESHAWAR (Pajhwok): Qaumi Watan Party Chairman Aftab Ahmad Khan Sherpao has asked the government to take serious steps to normalise ties with Afghanistan...

People portrayed me almost 10 inches taller, clarifies Afghanistan fan Sher Khan

Sher Khan had find it difficult to get proper accommodation due to his height.

Twitter Reactions: Shai Hope’s ton helps West Indies inflict a much-needed whitewash

It was the first-time they whitewashed an opponent in this format since 2014.

Afghanistan vs West Indies: Kieron Pollard pulls out of his bowling run-up after umpire calls no-ball

The incident took place in the 25th over of Afghanistan's innings.

Nicholas Pooran comes under scanner for dubious act with ball during third ODI vs Afghanistan

He could land in trouble if the video is investigated by the ICC.

Afghanistan vs West Indies: 3rd ODI, Preview – Caribbeans aim for a rare series whitewash

Kieron Pollard and Co have showcased formidable performances in both the previous ODIs and have outclassed Afghanistan in all the departments.

Twitter Reactions: West Indies brush aside Afghanistan to clinch their first ODI series win since 2014

Afghanistan couldn't chase down 248 and were bundled out only for 200.

‘Health is very important’ – West Indies players wear masks during 2nd ODI in Lucknow

West Indies captain Kieron Pollard seemed disappointed.

Afghanistan vs West Indies, 2019: 2nd ODI – Dream11 Fantasy Cricket Tips – Playing XI, Pitch Report & Injury Update

Although he went wicketless in the first game, Rashid Khan still remains Afghanistan’s best bet with the ball.

Afghanistan vs West Indies, 2nd ODI: Match Prediction – Weather Report, Pitch Conditions, Playing XIs and Live Streaming Details

Can Rashid Khan and Co hit back and stay alive in the series?

Afghanistan to swap Taliban members for American, Australian prisoners

The two men were abducted outside the American University of Afghanistan in Kabul, where they worked as teachers.

Three judges killed at Taliban checkpoint in Afghanistan, officials say

They were travelling in a car and stopped at a Taliban checkpoint on the road, Paktia governor spokesman Abdullah Hasrat said. The Taliban has long targeted the judiciary in retaliation for harsh sentences

At least 17 killed in attack near Tajikistan's border with Uzbekistan

Tajikistan's interior ministry said at least 15 assailants were killed and four more attackers detained. The clashes outside the capital Dushanbe broke out as the country prepared to celebrate Constitution

Sick Afghans await Pakistan visas as consular office shuts

Islamabad announced it was indefinitely shuttering its consular office in Kabul for security reasons after it said several staff were harassed by unknown assailants on roads in the Afghan capital.

Roadside bombing kills at least eight civilians in Afghanistan

Jawed Basharat, Baghlan police chief's spokesman, says six other people were wounded in the attack in Dand Shabuddin, outside of Puli Khumri, the provincial capital.

Pak-Afghan tribal links in spotlight after politician loses citizenship

Islamabad cancels citizenship of a Pakhtun politician who belongs to a tribe that lives on both sides of the border.

Afghan official calls for Taliban ceasefire as proof control of forces

Afghanistan's national security advisor Hamdullah Mohib, a strong critic of earlier US-Taliban negotiations that excluded his government, said the Taliban no longer operate as a cohesive body and some

World Polio Day: Why Pakistan is failing to eradicate the disease

Pakistan, Afghanistan and Nigeria are the only countries in the world, where polio is endemic. And in contrast to recent years of gradual improvement, this year there have been at least 72 cases of polio

Disease fighters to mark partial victory in polio eradication battle

Wild poliovirus type 3 is the second of three types of the crippling virus to be eradicated worldwide. Only type 1 still remains.

Seventeen Democrats, three Republicans vie for U.S. presidential nominations

Democrats vow to insulate impeachment inquiry from 'sham investigations'

The impeachment inquiry into U.S. President Donald Trump will not be allowed to become a venue for "sham investigations" into Democratic presidential hopeful Joe Biden and his son, the head of

Democrats vow to insulate impeachment probe from 'sham investigations'

The impeachment inquiry into U.S. President Donald Trump will not be allowed to become a venue for "sham investigations" into Democratic presidential hopeful Joe Biden and his son, the head of

Michael Bloomberg, weighing presidential bid, appears in Arkansas to enter ballot

Former Republican Congressman Mark Sanford drops bid to challenge Trump

'Sham' investigation of Bidens will not dominate impeachment hearings: House Democrat

The impeachment inquiry into U.S. President Donald Trump will not be allowed to become a venue for "sham investigations" into Democratic presidential hopeful Joe Biden and his son, the head of

Pivotal witness Gates testifies at trial of longtime Trump adviser Roger Stone

Warren proposes 'corporate perjury' law related to industry-funded research

As impeachment probe starts new phase, Trump promises another transcript

U.S. President Donald Trump on Tuesday dangled a new line of defense a day before Congress' impeachment inquiry into his dealings with Ukraine goes public, promising to release details about another call

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

Two Taliban suicide bombings in Afghanistan kill dozens

Dozens of people were killed in Afghanistan in two suicide bombings claimed by the Taliban. The first blew up at a presidential election rally - killing at least 26 people. A second - at an army base in

Son of al-Qaeda’s late leader Osama bin Laden killed in U.S. operation

The son of al-Qaeda's late leader Osama bin Laden is dead. The White House announced Hamza bin Laden was killed in a U.S. counter-terrorism operation. The post Son of al-Qaeda’s late leader Osama bin

America remembers the 9/11 terror attacks

At Ground Zero in lower Manhattan six single tolling bells ring out and the names of the dead are read aloud under a canopy of hundreds of Swamp White Oak trees.   The post America remembers the 9/11

US President Trump scraps surprise meeting with Taliban at Camp David

Al Qaeda and its leader Osama Bin Laden used Taliban-controlled Afghanistan to launch attacks against the U.S. on September 11, 2001. The U.S. went to war with the Taliban, but nearly 18 years later the

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.

Letters to the Editor: Afghanistan missed its chance to stabilize itself. It’s time to get out

The U.S. was right to act against Al Qaeda in Afghanistan, but that country’s failure to stabilize itself means it’s time for us to go.

Suicide bomb in Afghanistan kills at least 20

The Taliban, who claimed responsibility for the bombing in Zabul province, have carried out nearly daily attacks since peace talks with the U.S. collapsed.

Top Taliban prisoners including Anas Haqqani to be swapped for American, Australian captives

Addressing the nation in a televised message today, November 12, President Ashraf Ghani confirmed that three top Taliban commanders namely, Anas Haqqani, Hafeez Abdul Rashid, and Haji Mali Khan, will conditionally

Mysterious death: sad fate of Bamyan woman

‘Masculine honor’, social norms, and conservative attitude continue to subjugate women in conservative Afghanistan where women are seen as object to serve the patriarchic dignity of family.   The

IEC recounts votes despite oppositions

Addressing a crowd of his supporters in Kabul yesterday, November 10, Abdullah Abdullah, the incumbent chief executive, who is running for 2019 presidential election, called on the Independent Election

‘Vote riggers’ paid Dermalog USD 27 million bribe, claims Hekmatyar

Speaking at press conference today, Monday, November 11, Gulbuddin Hekmatyar, the leader of Hizb-e-Islami, who is running for the 2019 presidential election, said that recounting of 300,000 votes by the

Afghan activists talk over conflict and promote peaceful coexistence

Afghanistan Human Rights and Democracy Organization (AHRDO), a Kabul-based rights and research organization, brought Afghan activists from major Afghan cities to discuss about a social issue: ethnic conflict

Afghan ministry of culture brings trafficked Buddha statue home

The Afghan ministry of information and culture stated that the ministry has received a piece of smuggled antiquity—belonging to Afghanistan—from Hong Kong. This Buddha statue, which belongs to the

Ghani: justice is must for sustainable peace

Speaking at a ceremony held to celebrate the birthday of Prophet Mohammad, today, Saturday, November 09, the incumbent president Mohammad Ashraf Ghani said to ensure a sustainable peace we need to implement

A car bomb goes off in Kandahar

A car bomb went off nearby a military camp in Shah Wali Kot district in the southern Kandahar province early on Saturday morning, local security officials said. One person has reportedly been killed by

Sima Samar stresses on applicable peace plan

The peace process in Afghanistan should be led by the Afghan government and Afghan people, said Sima Samar, minister of states for Human Rights and International Relations. Speaking at a peace meeting

Hope's well-paced ton hands West Indies clean-sweep

The opener scored a composed hundred to drive West Indies home

Asghar Afghan's gritty 86 props up Afghanistan

Mohammad Nabi and Hazratullah Zazai too scored half-centuries in a solid batting show

Regression and revival in free-market face off

Afghanistan find themselves in a rut, and West Indies, relieved, ahead of the third ODI

Pooran, bowlers headline West Indies' series win

This is the first ODI series win for West Indies in over five years

Pooran's pyrotechnics revive West Indies

West Indies has earlier slipped to 160/5 due to a middle-order collapse despite a 98-run opening partnership

Live Cricket Score - Afghanistan vs West Indies, 2nd ODI

Catch all the live updates of Afghanistan vs West Indies, 2nd ODI, Lucknow

Series on the line as Afghanistan aim to end winless streak

Afghanistan have lost their last ten ODIs and will hope to bounce back in the second game against West Indies

Roston Chase, Shai Hope fuel West Indies' dominating victory

Afghanistan made a losing start at their new home ground in Lucknow after a lacklustre batting effort

Afghanistan bundled out for 194

Despite fifties from Ikram Ali Khil and Rahmat Shah, Afghanistan folded for a below-par total

Gen. Keane: Terrorists going back to the fight is price we pay for getting our people home

Afghanistan's president will release three Taliban members in a prisoner swap for an American and Australian hostage. Fox News senior strategic analyst Gen. Jack Keane weighs in.

Three Taliban figures to be released for held American, Australian

Afghan President Ashraf Ghani announces his government will release three Taliban figures in an effort to have insurgents free an American and Australian abducted in 2016.

Mike Erwin: Let's make sure vets have the mental health services they need

Challenging the stigma around mental health requires the leadership of partners beyond just veterans advocacy organizations.

Christian Irvine: Thank you for the great honor of serving my country

I had just separated from the Air Force and was settling into the life I thought I was supposed to pursue. Unbeknownst to me, I was going to answer my phone and abandon all of it.

Daniel Hoffman: Memories of a special man prompt thanks to all who serve

Gene was a veteran. He had a powerful impact on the path I chose, both academically and professionally, and he taught me the value of dedicating one’s life to service above self.  

Omar Qudrat: This Veterans Day, also remember the proud Muslim Americans who serve

American Muslims who serve our nation bear no attribute beyond being bound to one another by the flag we fly.

Veteran who served in four military branches reflects on his career: 'I'm a lucky guy'

Yonel Dorelis, 58, has served in the Marine Corps, Navy, Army and Air Force.

Maj. Matthew Golsteyn's family reacts to word of potential Trump action, fearing Afghanistan trip

The family of a decorated Army Green Beret who is charged with premeditated murder in the 2010 death of a suspected Taliban bomb maker is speaking out after an announcement that President Trump is expected

Greek authorities discover 41 migrants in refrigerated truck, mostly Afghans

Dozens of men and boys were found hiding in a refrigerated truck along a highway in northern Greece on Monday, according to officials, the discovery coming fewer than two weeks since international alarm

9 school students killed by land mine in Taliban-controlled Afghan province

Nine children aged between nine and 12 were killed by an anti-personnel mine on their walk to school in the northeastern Afghan province of Takhar, a local police official said. The mine was apparently

CIA-backed paramilitary ‘death squads’ guilty of war crimes in Afghanistan – HRW

With aid and training from the CIA, Afghan paramilitary forces have carried out a spree of war crimes and other “grave” abuses against civilians – including torture and executions – an investigation

Unlawful US airstrikes on suspected Taliban drug labs cause 39 civilian casualties, including 14 children, UN report says

A probe into US attacks on alleged drug-processing facilities conducted in May confirmed almost 40 civilian casualties, including many children. Contrary to what Washington argues, the strikes were illegal,

Give or take allies: US pulls $160mn pledged to Afghanistan, citing widespread corruption

The US will withhold a total of $160 million destined for projects and initiatives in Afghanistan. Washington says the move and timing is totally due to them finding out the cash will be squandered by

At least 40 civilians, including 12 children, killed at Afghan wedding party during a US-backed military raid gone wrong

A US-backed raid by the Afghanistan security forces on an Islamist militants’ hideout in the Helmand province turned into a bloodbath when a nearby wedding party was hit as well and dozens of civilians

Pakistani Army trained Al-Qaeda, but back when ‘jihadis were heroes’, PM Khan admits

Al-Qaeda, the terrorist group blamed for the September 11, 2001 attacks, received training in Pakistan back in the 1980s, but the aim was to fight the Soviet Army in Afghanistan, Imran Khan has said.

US wasted billions in Afghanistan while China developed infrastructure – and now New York has bumpy roads, jokes Pakistani PM

Pakistan’s prime minister served up some bitter truths during an interview with MSNBC, noting that US taxpayer dollars would have been better spent on fixing America’s infrastructure, as opposed to

Blast occurs near polling station in Afghanistan as presidential elections get underway

At least three people have reportedly been injured as a result of an explosion that struck near a polling station in the Afghan city of Kandahar, shortly after locals began flocking to the polls as the

Afghanistan presidential vote shows low turnout after technical glitches & violence in wake of US-Taliban talks collapse

The presidential election in Afghanistan has been marred by violence that has followed the collapse of the US-Taliban peace talks, as well as numerous technical issues. The voter turnout is described by

20 New Factories Established in Herat’s Industrial Park

With an investment of over $50 million, 20 new factories have been established in Herat’s Industrial Park over the past 8 months. The factories are operating in the areas of The post 20 New Factories

Procurement, Trade and Investment Opportunities in Afghanistan

Afghanistan has adopted the market economy in the constitution of the country and has experienced a slight recovery in growth since 2015, with growth accelerating to 2.3 percent in 2016 The post Procurement,

Germany’s New EUR 72mn Funds to Afghanistan Conditional Upon Good Governance

The State Secretary of the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ), Martin Jaeger, together with Dr Mohammad HumayonQayoumi, Afghanistan’s Acting Minister of Finance, affirmed

Burj Khalifa Lights Up With Birthday Message for Shahrukh Khan

Shahrukh Khan, also known as King Khan, turned 54 today! And like every year, fans gathered outside Mannat to wish him on his birthday. Even Mumbai rains couldn’t stop them The post Burj Khalifa Lights

China Wins WTO’s Permission to Impose $3.6bn in Sanctions Against US

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Afghan Female Entrepreneur Among 2020 Visionary Awards Honorees of Silicon Valley Forum

Serial entrepreneur, CEO and President of Digital Citizen Fund, digital Citizen Brew and EdyEdy is among the Silicon Valley Forum’s 22nd Annual Visionaries. The awardees will be honored on February The

Afghanistan Increases Use of Renewable Energy Sources

Afghanistan’s renewable energy resource potential is estimated at over 300,000 megawatts, with hydropower currently being the main source of renewable energy. Naghlu Hydropower is the country’s largest

Young Afghan Women Complete Trainings To Enter Banking Sector

A total of 150 young Afghan women celebrated their graduation today from USAID’s Women in Commercial Banking (WICB) program during an official ceremony attended by the Executive Directors of the The

Young Afghan Students Create Innovative Solutions to Tackle Agriculture Problems

The U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) sponsored the first Afghanistan National Young Innovators in Agriculture Competition, an activity aimed at engaging Afghan students in tackling the

Donors urge Afghan candidates to cooperate with recount and audit process

Afghan election's donors have called on Afghan presidential candidates to cooperate with the recount and audit process.

UN complains about Afghan election commissioner's behaviour

The United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan has formally complained about the behaviour of Afghan election commissioner Maulana Abdullah in a letter addressed to the Independent Election Commission.

Top US general says troops will stay in Afghanistan for several more years

American troops will stay in Afghanistan for several more years, US Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Mark Milley said on Sunday.

Pakistani delegation visits Kabul 'to offer apology': source

A Pakistani delegation arrived in Kabul on Monday to express apology over mistreatment of Afghan ambassador,  a government source told 1TV.

Hekmatyar also calls for nullification of 300,000 votes

Afghan presidential candidate Gulbuddin Hekmaytar on Monday called for nullification of 300,000 votes which he said did not come through biometric devices.

Afghan electoral authorities face complex and difficult challenges in managing count: UNAMA

Afghanistan's electoral authorities face a range of complex and difficult challenges in managing the count and tabulation of recent presidential election, the United Nations mission in the country told

Daesh has been defeated in Afghanistan: acting minister

Islamic State or Daesh militant group has been defeated in Afghanistan, the country's acting interior minister said on Sunday.

Pine nut production increases by 12 percent in Afghanistan

Pine nut production has increased by 12 percent this crop year, the Ministry of Agriculture, Irrigation and Livestock said on Sunday.

National interests suggest removal of fraudulent votes, no compromise this time: Abdullah

Afghan presidential candidate Abdullah Abdullah on Sunday said that national interests suggest removal of fraudulent votes and that there would be no compromise this time.

Pentagon chief, in Kabul visit, says U.S. troops are leaving Syria for west Iraq, not heading home

U.S. Defense Secretary Mark Esper says that under current plans all U.S. troops leaving Syria will go to western Iraq and the American military will continue to conduct operations against the Islamic State

U.S. defense chief Mark Esper visiting Afghanistan to assess the way ahead

U.S. Defense Secretary Mark Esper arrived in Afghanistan on Sunday, where stalled peace talks with the Taliban and persistent violent attacks by the insurgent group and Islamic State militants have complicated

Anger grows over civilian deaths blamed on U.S. and Afghan forces as Trump steps up pressure on Taliban

The workers were sleeping on the mountainside where they had spent a long day harvesting pine nuts in eastern Afghanistan. Some were in tents, others lay outside under the stars, when the U.S. airstrike

Afghanistan to Taliban: Peace or 'we will continue to fight'

As Afghans await the results of a presidential election roiled by Taliban threats, the government used its platform at the U.N. General Assembly on Monday to tell the insurgents: "Join us in peace,

Afghan polls set to see big drop in voter numbers amid Taliban threat and lack of interest

At least 2.2 million people voted in Afghanistan's presidential election with more votes to come, the election commission head Maulana Abdullah said on Sunday, indicating a very low turnout that could

Afghans vote in presidential election despite attacks by insurgents on polling stations

Afghans voted in presidential elections amid tight security Saturday even as insurgents attacked polling centers in a series of blasts and clashes across the country that left at least two people dead. The

Pakistan's Khan presses Trump to seek Taliban, Kashmir deals

Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan on Monday pressed U.S. President Donald Trump to restart talks with Afghanistan's Taliban and said Washington has a "duty" to calm the Kashmir standoff with

40 civilians at wedding reported killed in anti-Taliban raid backed by U.S. airstrikes

Anti-Taliban raids by Afghan forces backed by U.S. airstrikes killed at least 40 civilians attending a wedding party in the southern Helmand province, Afghan officials said. The civilian deaths in Sunday

At least four killed as suicide bomber and gunmen attack Afghan government building

At least four people were killed and a dozen injured when gunmen stormed a crowded government building in eastern Afghanistan Wednesday following a suicide bombing, with desperate survivors leaping from

Dozens of Daesh militants, including Pakistanis surrendered in Nangarhar

AT News Report KABUL: Local officials in eastern Nangarhar province said Tuesday that dozens IS-K or so called Daesh affiliated militants, including Pakistani citizens have renounced violence and surrendered

Preliminary election results may once again delay

AT News Report KABUL: Due to blockage of polling centers in some of the provinces, the Independent Election Commission has said the preliminary results of the presidential election may not be announced

Four Afghan soldiers killed in US airstrike in Logar

AT News Report KABUL: The US forces’ airstrike has killed four Afghan soldiers and wounded six others in southeastern Logar province, local officials confirmed on Tuesday. A security official, speaking

Women, children among 17 dead in Baghlan traffic accident

AT News Report KABUL: A traffic accident in northern Baghlan province on Tuesday has left 17 people, including women and children dead and four others wounded, a local official said. Khost district governor,

39 militants killed in ops

AT News Report KABUL: At least 39 militants were killed and five others wounded in multiple extensive military crackdowns carried out by the Afghan security forces across the country in the past 24 hours,

Post-presidential situation in Afghanistan discussed: EU

AT Monitoring Desk KABUL: EU Foreign Policy Chief, Federica Mogherini said Tuesday they were awaiting preliminary results of Afghanistan’s presidential election to be announced. Addressing reporters

Senator criticizes Ghani for freeing Haqqani

AT News Report KABUL: A member of senate criticized President Ghani for freeing Anas Haqqani, a senior member of the Haqqani network, calling the move “premature”. President Ghani said Tuesday that

Editorial: Prisoner swap; progress toward peace or false hope?

The government of Afghanistan has decided to release Anas Haqqani, Haji Mali Khan and Hafiz Rashid, three Haqqani Network commanders in exchange for the release of Kevin King, an American and Timothy Weeks,

Faryab’s Qarghan, Andkhoi districts cleared of Taliban rebels

AT News Report KABUL: The Afghan security forces have cleared Qarghan and Andkhoi districts of northern Faryab province from presence of the Taliban insurgents during latest operations. Afghan National

Afghans braved the Odds and voted

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A Fading Craft in Afghanistan, Pottery

Afghan pottery has a deep root and connection to the history of Afghanistan. Although the use of mud dishes among Afghan citizens has long faded, some of the talented individuals in Kolali area of ​Istalif

Afghan War has No Military Solution: Khan

NEW YORK, United States – Speaking at the 74th session of the United Nations General Assembly in New York, Pakistani Prime Minister Imran said there was no military solution to resolve the Afghanistan

Taliban Main Cause of Civilian Casualties: ARG

KABUL (The Killid Group) – Taliban insurgents are the main cause for civilian casualties all throughout Afghanistan, as they continuously shell themselves in houses of local residentas, the Presidential

Taliban Storm Foreign Forces Convoy in Kandahar

KANDAHAR (The Killid Group) – At least three members of NATO’s Resolute Support mission were wounded in an attack by an Afghan security force in Kandahar. The post Taliban Storm Foreign Forces Convoy

Ghazni Gearing Up for Presidential Elections despite Security Threats

GHAZNI (The Killid Group) – Provincial office of the Independent Election Commission set up election kits to at least eight districts of the Ghazni, as they bid to completely facilitate residents for

4 Pakistani Taliban Killed in Khost

KHOST (The Killid Group) – At least four Pakistani Taliban killed during clashes with Afghan security forces in Tani district in southeastern province of Khost, the National Directorate of Security said.

Pollution in Downtown Kabul

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Herat Police Nab Man Suspected of Drug Trafficking

HERAT (The Killid Group) – Herat police arrested a man suspected of drug trafficking, as he attempted to carry some drugs staffed in dozens of capsules to neighboring country of Iran, local authorities

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,

Trump To Announce New Strategy and Probably More Troops For Afghanistan

President Trump has settled on a new military strategy in Afghanistan after months of bitter internal debates by his national security team and will announce a plan Monday expected to provide U.S. commanders

EU Supports Afghan-Led Peace Talks: Mogherini

Chief Executive Dr. Abdullah Abdullah met with High Representative of the European Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Federica Mogherini here at the Sapidar Palace yesterday, a statement said.

U.S. Afghan Ambassador Welcomes Taliban Prisoner Release

The U.S. ambassador to Afghanistan, John Bass, has welcomed the release of three Taliban prisoners by the Afghan government and called on the Taliban to release Western hostages in return.

Afghan Officials: Taliban Militants To Be Swapped for American, Australian Captives Into U.S. Custody

Afghan officials say they will release three senior members of the Haqqani Network, one of the country’s most dangerous militant groups, to Qatar under U.S. custody in exchange for an American and Australian

U.S. Troops To Stay In Afghanistan Several More Years, Says General

U.S. Army General Mark Milley, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, has predicted that American troops, already in Afghanistan for 18 years, would remain in the country "for several more years."

In New Blow To Election, Afghan President's Main Challenger Pulls Observers From Vote Count

The leading challenger to incumbent Ashraf Ghani in Afghanistan's presidential election more than a month ago has withdrawn his team of observers from the ongoing and acrimonious official recount.

Three Afghan Judges Killed In 'Taliban' Ambush

Three Afghan judges and an administrative officer have been ambushed and shot dead while they were traveling from the southeastern province of Paktia to Kabul, officials say.

A Clean Break: Afghan Women Make Soap To Recover From Opium Addiction

Afghanistan has a drug problem from the abundant poppies that get made into opium. A group of Afghan women has found a way out of their addiction through a different crop.

Chief Executive Abdullah Slams Afghan President's 'Wish List' Peace Plan

Afghanistan's Chief Executive Abdullah Abdullah has criticized a new peace plan put forward by President Ashraf Ghani as an unrealistic "wish list."

Winter Puts Growing Pressure On Bosnia's Condemned Migrant Camp

Hundreds of migrants stranded in a camp in the Bosnian forest are at risk as the Balkan winter approaches, aid workers say.

The Afghan President (To Be) Who Lived A Secret Life In A Czechoslovak Forest

Declassified files in Prague have revealed details of the secret life of Afghan President Babrak Karmal in Czechoslovakia 40 years ago.

Afghan Officials: Taliban Militants To Be Swapped for American, Australian Captives Into U.S. Custody

Afghan officials say they will release three senior members of the Haqqani Network, one of the country’s most dangerous militant groups, to Qatar under U.S. custody in exchange for an American and Australian

U.S. Troops To Stay In Afghanistan Several More Years, Says General

U.S. Army General Mark Milley, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, has predicted that American troops, already in Afghanistan for 18 years, would remain in the country "for several more years."

In New Blow To Election, Afghan President's Main Challenger Pulls Observers From Vote Count

The leading challenger to incumbent Ashraf Ghani in Afghanistan's presidential election more than a month ago has withdrawn his team of observers from the ongoing and acrimonious official recount.

Indian Sikhs Visit Shrine In Pakistan In Rare Case Of Cooperation

Hundreds of Indian Sikhs crossed over to Pakistan on November 9 to visit a shrine, a rare instance of cooperation between the countries amid heightened tensions over Kashmir.

Afghan Province Looks To Islamic Schools To Prevent Youth From Joining Militants

Clerics and tribal leaders in an eastern Afghan province want authorities to rebuild and expand madrasahs, or religious schools, to prevent local youth from seeking Islamic education abroad.

Afghan War Takes Heavy Toll On Schoolchildren

Eleven-year-old Nusratullah wanted to serve his country after completing his education. But, like many young victims of the seemingly endless war in Afghanistan, a landmine cut the fifth-grader’s life

A Clean Break: Afghan Women Make Soap To Recover From Opium Addiction

Afghanistan has a drug problem from the abundant poppies that get made into opium. A group of Afghan women has found a way out of their addiction through a different crop.

Reported Attack In Tajikistan Could Have Broad Implications For Central Asia

A group of militants is reported to have attacked a Tajik border post overnight. Tajik authorities say they were from the so-called Islamic State and crossed into Tajikistan from Afghanistan.

U.S. Takes Notice As More Islamic State Branches Back New Leader

The latest wave of endorsements for new Islamic State (IS) leader Abu Ibrahim al-Hashimi al-Qurashi has U.S. intelligence officials taking notice.

Afghan officials vow to eliminate ISIS in Nangarhar

ISIS has suffered a string of major defeats in recent months, including the collapse of its self-proclaimed 'caliphate' in Syria and the death of the group's leader, Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi.

Ghani to release 3 senior Taliban members in apparent swap for hostages

The Taliban's freeing of two professors would 'pave the way' for the start of direct talks between the Afghan government and the militant group, Ghani says.

Bored by male heroes, Afghan girl coders build their own champions

In 'Afghan Hero Girl', a popular phone app built by 12 young women, a princess wearing a green veil leaps around a crumbling castle in a quest to defeat a wizard and rescue her family.

Former addicts stay clean at Kabul soap factory

The factory employs recovering female drug addicts, many of whom face discrimination when seeking help.

Decimation of ISIS leaders in Afghanistan leaves group with dwindling options

Members of ISIS in Afghanistan face stepped-up military operations from both the Afghan forces and the Taliban, leaving them nearly no space to operate and grow.

Empowered Afghan women assume leadership roles in Herat government

Since the fall of the Taliban, women have been taking advantage of opportunities to showcase their abilities in important decision-making positions.

Liberated by Afghan forces, Dahna-i-Ghori residents recount years of Taliban atrocities

Afghan security forces liberated the district from the Taliban at the end of October, paving the way for residents to return and rebuild.

Atrocities against civilians in Ghor mount as Taliban kill 2 female doctors

So far this year, 78 civilians -- including 10 women and 10 children -- have been killed and 72 injured by the Taliban in Ghor Province.

Sustained annihilation of Taliban leaders throws group into disarray

Many observers say that with the current rate of casualties among Taliban leaders and fighters, peace is the only real option for the militant group.