Afghan High Peace Council Calls On Taliban to Extend Ceasefire

Helmand Women Appeal To Taliban To Extend Ceasefire

Women in Helmand took to the streets on Sunday to welcome Taliban members and called on them to stop their fighting. 

Peace Convoy Calls On Govt and Taliban To Extend Ceasefire

18 Killed, 45 Civilians Wounded in Nangarahar Suicide Attack

The explosion happened shortly after 3pm on Sunday afternoon outside the provincial governor’s compound. 

Afghan High Peace Council Calls On Taliban to Extend Ceasefire

The HPC thanked religious scholars for their recent fatwa over the war in Afghanistan and said they believed this led to the temporary…

Death Toll Rises To 25 In Nangarhar Suicide Bombing

Ghani Orders Ceasefire Extension with Taliban

US, UN Welcomes Afghan Govt’s Ceasefire Extension

US, UN Welcomes Afghan Govt’s Ceasefire Extension

Explosion likely triggered by suicide attack rocks Jalalabad city

The sound of a heavy explosion was heard in Jalalabad city, the provincial capital of eastern Nangarhar province of Afghanistan. The type of the explosion has not been ascertained so far but the eyewitnesses

NATO and US forces support ceasefire extension by President Ghani

The NATO-led Resolute Support Mission and the US forces in Afghanistan support the announcement by President Mohammad Ashraf Ghani regarding the extension of ceasefire with the Taliban group. “NATO-led

Taliban orders restrictions on fighters after deadly explosion in Nangarhar

The Taliban group leadership has ordered the fighters of the group to refrain from movements in the areas under the control of government and major cities after a deadly explosion ripped through a gathering

Ghani extends duration of ceasefire with the Taliban group

President Mohammad Ashraf Ghani on Saturday announced the extension of the period of ceasefire with the Taliban group until an unspecified time. In his televised speech to the nation, President Ghani said

Taliban, civilians, security personnel suffer heavy casualties in Nangarhar blast

A deadly blast ripped through a gathering in eastern Nangarhar province as dozens of Taliban group members, civilians, and security personnel were celebrating Eid Al-Fitr and the historic ceasefire. The

Interior Minister Barmak meets Taliban in Kabul as ceasefire holds

The Minister of Interior Wais Ahmad Barmak on Saturday with a number of Taliban group members in Kabul as the officials are saying both the government and the Taliban group have so far adhered to the ceasefire

Ghani discuss Fazlullah’s killing, Pak-based Taliban leaders with Pakistan officials

The Afghan President Mohammad Ashraf Ghani discussed with the Pakistani officials the killing of Mullah Fazlullah and the Pakistan-based Afghan Taliban leaders. “I spoke with Prime Minister of Pakistan

India defeats Afghanistan by inning and 262 runs in historic test match

India defeated the Afghanistan national cricket team by an inning and 262 runs during the historic test match in Bengaluru. (Photo – International Cricket Council) The Indian team managed to

NATO Commander reaffirms support to Afghan President’s ceasefire initiative, peace offer

The Commander of the NATO-led Resolute Support Mission and the US Forces in Afghanistan General John Nicholson reaffirmed the international community and coalition forces support to President Asrhaf Ghani’s

Afghanistan to Build Marketing Centers for Afghan Businesswomen

The Afghan government will build marketing centers for Afghan women investors in Central Asia to enable them access the foreign markets.  This is in response to the challenges facing Afghan The post Afghanistan

Pakistan’s Contribution to Afghanistan’s Development Reaches $1bn

Pakistan has made USD 1 billion in contribution to Afghanistan’s development, said Pakistan’s Ambassador to China Masood Khalid in an exclusive interview with a Chinese magazine on Friday.  According

Afganistan’s National Institute of Music Receives Prestigious Polar Music Prize

Dr. Ahmad Sarmast, founder of Afghanistan’s National Institute of Music,  accepted prestigious Polar Music Prize from the hands of His Majesty King Carl XVI Gustaf of Sweden at a ceremony The post Afganistan’s

Volkswagen Fined €1bn Over Diesel Emission Scandal by German Authorities

The German authorities have fined Volkswagen €1bn after it was discovered that the company had sold more than 10 million cars between mid-2007 and 2015 with emissions-test-cheating software. The company The

Afganistan Signs Pine Nuts Export Protocol with China

Afghanistan and China signed a protocol on export of Afghan pine nuts on the sidelines of the 18th Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) summit.  The agreement was signed between Afghan ambassador The

Afghan Gov’t Issues License to a New Postal Service Company

Smart System becomes the 10th private company to offer postal services after receiving its license from the Afghanistan Postal Regulatory Authority (APRA) on Monday. Hekmatullah Alokozay, APRA head, said

Afghanistan launches National Export Strategy

The Afghan government on Sunday  launched a new policy strategy aimed at spurring growth and job creation by boosting the export capacities of the country’s private sector and stepping up The post Afghanistan

Entrepreneur of the Month-Mary Akrami

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President Ghani to Attend SCO Summit in China

President Mohammad Ashraf Ghani will attend the upcoming 18th Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) Summit in Qin`gdao in China on June 9 and 10. The summit will focus on the fight The post President

IEC initiated the shortlisting process of applicants for Chief Electoral Officer- CEO

IEC management initiated the shortlisting process of (29) applicants for vacant position of Chief Electoral Officer- CEO on 12th March 2018 at IEC HQ office with presence of observer and international

28 Political Parties Announced their Support from Electoral Process

IEC management met 28 political parties’ director and representatives at IEC HQ office on 13th March 2018. Representative of political parties committed for cooperation and added that we 28 official

Designing, printing and delivery of VR materials

Independent Election Commission of Afghanistan intent to contact a free and fair election in all over the country. As you are aware that IEC has all the technical preparation for contacting upcoming election

Joint meeting of IEC management, security institutions and election stakeholders

Joint meeting of IEC, security institutions and election stakeholders contacted on 25th March 2018 at IEC HQ office. Dr. Abdul Badi Sayat Chairman of IEC welcomed the guests and showed their concerns regarding

All VR Necessary Training Materials have been Prepared

All VR process training material have been stocked in IEC HQ office ware house and based on pre made plan and needs of each provinces the materials have been packed and might start delivery from IEC HQ

Arranged Security Meeting for Voter Registration Process

Joint meeting of IEC, security institutions and election stakeholders conducted on 1st April 2018 at IEC HQ office. The aim of meeting was the adaption of protocol on the recruitment of female searcher

Press Release of the IEC Change of Election date

In accord with the electoral law of Afghanistan the Independent Election Commission is committed to conducting the Wolesi Jirga and District Council elections within 1397 (read 2018-19) and to providing

Commencement of Voter Registration first phase at the provincial capitals

Dr. Abdul Badi Sayat IEC Chairman announced the commencement of VR process in a press conference at IEC HQ office on 14 April 2018. Dr. Sayat added: In accord with the electoral law of Afghanistan the

Suicide attack in eastern Afghanistan kills at least 10

Blast comes a day after a suicide bomber killed at least 36 people at an Eid gathering in the province.

'Suicide bombing' kills 20 in eastern Afghanistan

Nangarhar governor spokesman says civilians, Afghan security officials and Taliban members were among the casualties.

Rare Eid of 'calm and peace' as Taliban, government truce holds

Afghans express joy as they celebrate end of Ramadan, but fears over ISIL violence simmer.

Afghanistan: Pakistan Taliban leader killed in attack

Afghan defence ministry says Mullah Fazlullah, leader of the Taliban, died in attack in northeastern Kunar.

Taliban kill Afghan district governor despite truce

Intense clashes reported between Afghan security forces and Taliban gunmen despite the start of a government ceasefire.

UN urges Taliban to observe Afghan ceasefire 'in full'

Afghan ceasefire comes after government told security forces to halt operations against the Taliban until June 20.

Afghans march hundreds of kilometres for peace

It started as a group of nine men. Now dozens have joined and are walking 700km - from Helmand to Kabul - while fasting to call for an end to decades of devastating war and violence.

Dozen killed in suicide bombing at Afghan ministry

More than 30 wounded in attack at the entrance of a government building in the west of Kabul, an official said.

What is behind the Eid ceasefire with the Taliban?

Bomber strikes gathering of mostly Taliban members celebrating cease-fire

Devastating explosion came as previously unthinkable scenes of unarmed Taliban fighters celebrating Eid, often alongside Afghan security forces, played out

U.S. sees opportunity as Afghans halt Taliban fight

Top American commanders say Afghans' unilateral cease-fire will give U.S. forces chance to focus on another enemy

Afghan leader announces truce with Taliban

President Ashraf Ghani says weeklong cease-fire for Ramadan will not halt operations against ISIS or al Qaeda

Islamic clerics hit by bomber right after suicide attack "fatwa"

Senior Afghan clerics had just issued "fatwa" forbidding suicide bombing under Islamic law when attacker struck

Explosions, gunfire at key Afghan gov't compound

Interior Ministry comes under attack in Kabul as ISIS and Taliban wage increasingly bloody battle in Afghan capital city

Fierce battle as Taliban militants besiege provincial capital

Afghan officials give varying accounts amid chaos, but Interior Ministry says at least 6 troops among the dead

8 journalists among dozens killed in twin suicide attacks

ISIS affiliate claims deadly blasts in Afghanistan's capital city, including one that appeared to target the media

Afghan intelligence: Dozens of al Qaeda figures killed in joint operations with coalition forces

Among the dead is senior leader Omar Khetab, according to a statement by Afghanistan's National Directorate of Security

U.S. Marines to head home after helping turn tide on Taliban

But as U.S. commander tells CBS News, "there's still lots to be done" in Afghanistan's sprawling Helmand province

New Bombing Hits Afghanistan Before Taliban Cease-Fire Expires

A deadly explosion rocked the city of Jalalabad as the insurgents, government officials and civilians mingled in the last hours of a temporary peace.

Their Road to Turkey Was Long and Grueling, but the Short Flight Home Was Crueler

A Times reporter who flew with the Afghan deportees witnessed the despondency wrought by the deportation flight back to their war-torn home.

Suicide Bomber Attacks Gathering of Taliban and Afghan Forces

At least 17 people were killed, amid overlapping cease-fires announced by both sides. The moves had injected hope into a lackluster peace process.

A Caravan of Peace Limps Through a Broken Afghanistan

Fed up with the relentless bloodshed, dozens of ordinary Afghans brave blistered feet and roadside bombs to carry a message of peace across hundreds of miles.

U.S. Drone Strike Kills Leader of Pakistani Taliban, Pakistan Says

Mullah Fazlullah, whose fighters have targeted security forces and civilians for years, was killed in the Afghan borderlands, the Defense Ministry said.

The Irresistible Rise of Afghanistan’s Cricket Team

They have faced terrorism, displacement and war. But that hasn’t stopped them reaching the game’s pinnacle.

Will the Rule of Law Apply Along the Border?

Noncitizens facing “expedited removal” have less right to judicial review than Guantánamo detainees.

In Advance of Cease-Fires, Bombings in Afghanistan Kill at Least 18

The government and the Taliban have declared cease-fires, but ISIS has not. Officials blamed it for at least one bombing.

Taliban Announce Brief Cease-Fire, Offering Afghans Hope for Lull in War

Coming days after the Afghan government declared a unilateral cease-fire, the Taliban move could give Afghans a rare three days of calm.

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Novelty purses, pocketbooks, handbags are fashion trend

Far far away, behind the word mountains, far from the countries Vokalia and Consonantia, there live the blind texts. Separated they live in Bookmarksgrove right at the coast of the Semantics, a large language

Camping spots in Yosemite for an offbeat, adventure travel

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What is lampshading? The leggy fashion trend, explained

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Microsoft Office 365 now has 120 million business users

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From Andes to Amazon: trekking through the Bolivian jungle

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Red is a must-have trend this season and not just for Christmas

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Experts wants us to stop using the Terminator to talk about AI

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Ready, sweat: 10 top fitness trends for 2018

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Mohammad Azharuddin feels Afghanistan need to improve going forward

He went on to add that the match against India will serve as a learning lesson for the Afghans to gain the much-needed experience going forward. The post Mohammad Azharuddin feels Afghanistan need to improve

India-Afghanistan Test gets over in less than 2 days: Why are we digging Test cricket’s grave?

Afghanistan could muster 212 runs in their two innings (109 all out and 103 all out) in 400 balls, losing the five-day match inside two days by an innings and 262 runs. The post India-Afghanistan Test

We can’t compromise on the fitness of the players: Afghanistan board CEO

Afghanistan lost their first Test to India but what stood out was the lack of fitness in the team. The post We can’t compromise on the fitness of the players: Afghanistan board CEO appeared first

Stats: Rashid Khan & Co turn expensive on their first outing

Here are the forgettable numbers that the Afghanistan bowlers ended up with in their first outing in Test cricket. The post Stats: Rashid Khan & Co turn expensive on their first outing appeared

India vs Afghanistan, Only Test, Day 2 – Statistical Highlights

All the stats and numbers that were registered during India’s record win over the Test debutants. The post India vs Afghanistan, Only Test, Day 2 – Statistical Highlights appeared first on CricTracker.

Rashid Khan is dearly missing his two-year-old niece; posts an Instagram story

"When I am very stressed, I call my two-year-old niece. I just love talking to her." - Rashid Khan. The post Rashid Khan is dearly missing his two-year-old niece; posts an Instagram story appeared

India vs Afghanistan 2018, Only Test – Statistical Preview

All the key stats, numbers and approaching player milestone ahead of the historic Test match. The post India vs Afghanistan 2018, Only Test – Statistical Preview appeared first on CricTracker.

Two IPL teams rejected Rashid Khan before SRH picked him in IPL 2017

Rashid Khan came to the limelight in just two years time. The post Two IPL teams rejected Rashid Khan before SRH picked him in IPL 2017 appeared first on CricTracker.

Rashid Khan led Afghan spin trio will challenge Indian batsmen

The Afghans will certainly prove to be no pushovers as they take on India in the one-off Test in Bengaluru. The post Rashid Khan led Afghan spin trio will challenge Indian batsmen appeared first on CricTracker.

Strong commitment, government stability essential for peace: Ghani

By Mohammad Asif Ahmadzai on 17 June 2018 KABUL (Pajhwok): President Mohammad Ashraf Ghani has hailed the sacrifices of security forces and assured them promotion and more... read more

Jalalabad gathering underlines need for durable peace in the country

By Yousaf zarifi on 17 June 2018 JALALABAD (Pajhwok): Ulema, local officials and the people of eastern Nangarhar province on Sunday asked the... read more

15 killed, 45 injured in Nangarhar blast

By Yousaf zarifi on 17 June 2018 JALALABAD (Pajhwok): Fifteen people were killed and 45 others injured in a blast in front of Governor House after a gather marking the Government-Taliban... read more

President visits injured soldiers at hospital

By Pajhwok on 17 June 2018 KABUL (Pajhwok): President Mohammad Ashraf Ghani has inquired after the health... read more

Nangarhar woman creates work opportunities for 3,000 more women

By Yousaf zarifi on 17 June 2018 JALALABAD (Pajhwok): Sharifa Ahmadzai, a widow and deputy head of Carpet Weavers Association in the eastern zone of the county, has helped generated work opportunities

US, NATO, UNAMA back Ghani’s ceasefire extension order

By Javed Hamim Kakar on 16 June 2018 KABUL (Pajhwok): US and NATO forces and the United Nations Assistance... read more

President Ghani orders truce extended with Taliban

By Javed Hamim Kakar on 16 June 2018 KABUL (Pajhwok): President Ashraf Ghani on Saturday in an address to the nation ordered security forces to extend an already in place ceasefire with the... read

NATO backs Ghani’s ceasefire extension order

By Javed Hamim Kakar on 16 June 2018 KABUL (Pajhwok): US and NATO forces in... read more

President Ghani orders Ceasefire Extension

By جاويد هميم کاکړ on 16 June 2018 KABUL (Pajhwok): President Ashraf Ghani orders Ceasefire... read more

SAS soldier killed three Taliban fighters to death in Afghanistan

The solider, 29, from the Midlands, volunteered to go looking for the terrorists in caves after they escaped from a destroyed Taliban base in the north of Afghanistan in January.

US airstrike kills Pakistan Taliban leader who ordered Malala murder

Taliban leader Mullah Fazlullah is believed to have been killed in a US airstrike targeted at a 'senior militant figure' in Afghanistan, the US military said.

Afghan translators who served with UK troops win right to come to UK

Defence Secretary Gavin Williamson last night tore up a ‘failed’ policy that meant brave translators were abandoned to the Taliban. Around 50 will now be granted visas to Britain.

Afghanistan announces week-long 'holiday' ceasefire with Taliban

Afghan President Ashraf Ghani has announced a week-long ceasefire with the Taliban to coincide with the holiday marking the end of Ramadan.

Afghanistan's religious body issues a FATWA banning suicide attacks

A suicide bombing targeted a gathering of Afghanistan's top clerics on Monday in Kabul, killing at least seven people and wounding nine, the police said. 

Home Office make a U-turn on deporting an Afghan teacher's family

Shoppers at the east Oxford Co-op where Hassan Bamyani, 49, works (pictured) have helped keep his wife and child in the UK after a campaign involving hundreds of people.

Outrage at the betrayal of our loyal Afghan interpreters

Ministers have ‘dismally failed’ to protect loyal Afghan interpreters who served alongside UK troops from the Taliban. An inquiry concluded that exposed interpreters should be given a new life.

University official is placed on leave after claims he lied about surviving Afghanistan bombing

SUNY Upstate Medical Chief of Staff Sergio Garcia, 43, is accused of fabricating elaborate stories during a lecture last fall titled 'Courage Under Fire' He is on leave from his $340,000 position.

Former England captain Terry Butcher chokes back tears over son

Former England captain Terry Butcher has accused the Army of failing his former soldier son who died after battling post traumatic stress disorder following a tour of Afghanistan.

Suicide bombing in eastern Afghanistan kills at least 18 celebrating truce

A suicide bomber struck in Afghanistan's eastern city of Jalalabad on Sunday, killing at least 18 people in the second attack in as many days, as Taliban announced they would not extend their three-day

Daesh-claimed Afghan suicide attack leaves at least 26 dead

Fourteen more were injured in the attack that targeted a crowd of Afghan Taliban, security forces, and civilians who were celebrating Eid in an unprecedented ceasefire in the war-torn country.

At least 20 dead in Afghanistan suicide attack during ceasefire

Suicide bomber blows himself up in a crowd of Afghan Taliban, security forces, and civilians who were celebrating an unprecedented ceasefire in the war-torn country.

Pakistani Taliban leader killed in air strike in Afghanistan – officials

Afghan defence ministry and US officials confirm Mullah Fazlullah, who was Pakistan's most wanted militant, is killed in a joint US-Afghan air strike.

China's building roads in South Asia, but can it build bridges?

Since 2013 Beijing has worked diligently to develop the Belt and Road Initiative as a win-win project capable of transcending adversarial diplomatic relationships. Its success will depend heavily on decreasing

Women, children among victims in deadly Afghanistan bomb attacks

Daesh claimed responsibility for the attack in Kabul that also wounded 31people at the entrance to Afghanistan's rural rehabilitation and development ministry.

Women, children among victims as suicide bomber kills 13 in Kabul

Daesh claims responsibility for the attack that also wounded more than 25 people at the entrance to Afghanistan's rural rehabilitation and development ministry in the west of the capital, Kabul.

Xi extolls free trade at SCO meet as G7 ends in disarray

During a closely orchestrated gathering of a Beijing-led bloc, China has sought to portray itself as a defender of free trade in response to Donald Trump's support for import controls.

Afghan Taliban announce three-day ceasefire

The ceasefire, which is the first since the Taliban was driven from power in 2001, excludes operations against foreign based forces in Afghanistan and comes in the wake of a government ceasefire.

Self-made Mujeeb breaking the Afghan stereotype

In a span of just seven months, the 17-year-old spinner has fast tracked from playing his first professional game to being a part of his country's inaugural Test

Afghanistan and the path ahead

In a heavy defeat, Test cricket's newbies have many takeaways

Stats: India's biggest Test victory

399 balls bowled by India is the fewest ever by them in a Test which produced a result

Afghanistan's debut Test jamboree lasts only two days

India bowl out their opponents twice on the same day to complete a landslide innings victory

Clinical India decimate Afghanistan; enforce follow-on

R Ashwin led the attack for India with four wickets while Ishant and Jadeja picked up two apiece

Hardik's aggressive fifty powers India to 474

The all-rounder hit a pacey 71 while batting with the lower order to stretch India's total

Dhawan credits IPL experience for success against Rashid

The Indian opener also acknowledged the fight shown by Afghanistan

A day full of events for Test infants Afghanistan

A slow start and a sharp recovery - Asghar Stanikzai's men got a taste of what Test cricket is all about on their very first day in the format

Afghanistan fight back after Dhawan's fireworks

Five wickets in the final session the highlight of the visitors' first day in Test cricket

HPC Says It Held Video Talks with Taliban Leaders, Urges Ceasefire Extension

The Afghanistan’s High Peace Council (HPC) says it has held video talks with the Taliban leaders  in last few days, urging the militant group to extend ceasefire with the Afghan government.

At least 18 Killed, 49 Wounded Nangarhar Suicide Attack

At least 18 people were killed in a suicide attack in Jalalabad City of eastern Nangahar on Sunday afternoon, local officials confirmed. The Provincial governor’s spokesman Ataullah Khogyani

Explosion Hits Jalalabad City, Casualties Feared

An explosion took place on Sunday afternoon in Jalalabad City of eastern Nangarhar, casualties feared, local officials confirmed. The Provincial governor’s spokesman Ataullah Khogyani said that

UN Urges Taliban to Extend Ceasefire with Afghan Government

United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres and the UN mission in Afghanistan welcomed on Saturday the Afghan Government’s extension of the unilateral ceasefire with the Taliban, amid an “outpouring

Blast Hits Taliban, Afghan Forces Eid Gathering in Nangarhar: Official

An explosion hit a gathering of Taliban and Afghan forces on Saturday in the eastern city of Nangarhar province of Afghanistan, killing at least 20 people and injuring many others. Provincial governor

Russian Mi-17 Helicopters Often Superior to Black Hawks: Report

The U.S. Army’s Black Hawk helicopters are less capable for some missions conducted by Afghanistan’s Air Force than the Russian-made ones they’re replacing, Pentagon’s inspector general said in

Ghani Calls Pakistani PM, COAS to Confirm Killing of Mullah Fazlullah

President Ashraf Ghani has called Pakistan’s Acting Prime Minister Nasirul Mulk and Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Qamar Javed Bajwa to share the death of Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP)

NEGARISH: Ceasefire between Afghan government and Taliban

PAS AZ KHABAR: Exclusive interview with Kabul Police Chief

In Pictures: Afghan forces, Taliban members meet each other with smile during ceasefire

Afghan security forces and Taliban members met with each other with smile as they celebrated an unprecedented ceasefire during Eid.

World Bank commits $460 million for Pakistan-Afghanistan economic corridor

The World Bank has committed $460.6 million to develop an economic corridor between Afghanistan and Pakistan along the Khyber Pass.

Afghan president confirms death of Pakistan's most-wanted militant

President Ashraf Ghani of Afghanistan has confirmed that Pakistan's most-wanted  militant, Mullah Fazlullah, has been killed.

Explosion kills child, wounds seven others in Jalalabad

A child was killed while seven others were wounded as an explosion went off in Afghanistan's eastern Jalalabad city on Wednesday, officials said.

Taliban kill dozens of Afghan forces as government begins ceasefire

Taliban militants have killed 28 Afghan forces in overnight attacks in several provinces of the country as the government began unilateral ceasefire on Tuesday.

Suicide bomb near ministry in Kabul causes casualties

A suicide bombing went off near a ministry in Afghan capital Kabul on Monday.

BREAKING: Blast rocks Kabul

An explosion went off in Afghan capital Kabul on Monday.

Explosion goes off in Jalalabad

An explosion went off in Afghanistan's eastern city of Jalalabad on Monday.

Afghan governor to release Taliban prisoners as parties announce ceasefire

Afghan governor of central Logar province on Sunday pledged release of Taliban prisoners after the parties announced ceasefire.

Editorial: A peacefully Eid in the offing

The upcoming Eid- al-Fitr will be the most peacefully ever since 2001 after Taliban group announced ceasefire for the first time, reciprocating government’s move. The Taliban ordered their... The post

Hamid Karzai: Former Afghan president hopeful for ‘permanent peace’ with Taliban

Former Afghan President Karzai has hailed the ceasefire agreement between Kabul and the Taliban at DW’s Global Media Forum. He also said the West, including Germany, must admit... The post Hamid

Security tautened ahead of Eid festival: MoI

AT-KABUL: Security would be tightened ahead of Eid-al-Fitr festival, in which security institutions would be on high alert to provide safe and sound environment for the Afghan masses... The post Security

Solutions remain elusive in conflict-weary Afghanistan

By IHSANULLAH OMARKHAIL-Invaded many times throughout its history, Afghanistan has been a major battleground for successive empires. The Russians and the British used it as a buffer zone... The post Solutions

Locals forge a peace deal in a sign of hope for Afghanistan

MEHTARLAM – For nearly four years, opposing clans pointed weapons at each across an almond grove set in the foothills of the Hindu Kush mountain range. Nearby elementary... The post Locals forge a peace

Gov’t pursues grip on power, not election transparency; ex-advisor

AT-KABUL: The government is focusing on how to prolong its power, this is important for the government officials, not transparency of the election, said an adviser for the... The post Gov’t pursues grip

Political parties warn against election amid system reform conundrum

AT-KABUL: Representatives of a number of political parties have warned the government against holding the October elections with the ‘outdated’ and nonfunctional SNTV electoral system. More than 35... The

Thanking Remarks to His Excellency, the President of Afghanistan

It is an open secret that Afghanistan has been paving a way toward meeting the new challenges while adapting the new strategy for strengthening ties with all relevant... The post Thanking Remarks to His

MPs disgruntled over gov’t for hiding Taliban secret talks

AT-KABUL: The members of parliament say that the government had not informed them of its “secret” talks with the Taliban representatives, urging that the people and their representatives... The post

Eid ceasefire proved 'wide support' for Afghan Taliban, they say

The Afghan Taliban said their three-day Eid ceasefire, which ends on Sunday, proved the unity of their movement and its "wide national support" as the presidential palace extended its own ceasefire

Afghan president extends ceasefire with Taliban by 10 days

Afghan President Ashraf Ghani's office on Sunday extended a unilateral ceasefire with Taliban militants, due to end on Wednesday June 20, by 10 days.

Taliban, roaming Afghan cities amid Eid euphoria, say ceasefire ends at midnight

Taliban militants headed into cities across Afghanistan on Sunday as they celebrated their Eid ceasefire with feasts and selfies, raising questions about what happens when the ceasefire ends at midnight

Taliban, roaming Afghan cities amid Eid euphoria, rule out ceasefire extension

Taliban militants headed into cities across Afghanistan on Sunday as they celebrated their Eid ceasefire with feasts and selfies, raising questions about what happens when the ceasefire ends at midnight.

Blast in eastern Afghan province of Nangarhar kills 10: official

An explosion outside the governor's office in the eastern Afghan province of Nangarhar killed 10 people on Sunday and wounded 30, a security official said. No one immediately claimed responsibility.

Taliban roaming Afghan cities at will, raising fears amid Eid euphoria

Taliban militants headed into cities across Afghanistan on Sunday as they continued to celebrate their Eid ceasefire with feasts and selfies, raising questions about what happens when the ceasefire ends

Taliban head into Afghan cities, raising fears amid Eid euphoria

Taliban militants headed into cities across Afghanistan on Sunday as they celebrate their unprecedented Eid ceasefire, raising questions about what happens should the hugs and selfies stop and the festive

Afghan peace council to hold news conference amid Eid ceasefire

Afghanistan's High Peace Council will hold a news conference on Sunday amid an unprecedented Taliban ceasefire and a day after President Ashraf Ghani said he would extend a government ceasefire but set

Afghanistan Eid car bomb, claimed by Islamic State, kills 26

A car bomb killed at least 26 people at a gathering of Taliban and Afghan armed forces in the eastern city of Nangarhar on Saturday, an official said, as soldiers and militants celebrated an unprecedented

North Korea Media Highlights Trump Concessions on War Games

North Korea's state media lauded the summit between its leader, Kim Jong-un, and US President Donald Trump as a resounding success, highlighting concessions by the US president and the prospect of a new

Seven Civilians Injured in Today's Nangarhar Blast

Local officials in Nangarhar said that one child was killed and seven others including four children were injured in an explosion today. The post Seven Civilians Injured in Today's Nangarhar Blast appeared

Ghani Meets Bajwa in Kabul

Afghan President Ashraf Ghani met with Pakistan’s Army Chief General Qamar Javid Bajwa and the visiting Pakistani delegation in Kabul this afternoon. The post Ghani Meets Bajwa in Kabul appeared first

Faryab's Kohistan District Falls to Taliban

Security officials in Faryab said that Kohistan district in the province fell to the Taliban last night. The post Faryab's Kohistan District Falls to Taliban appeared first on The Killid Group.

Some Afghan Interpreters Allowed to Resettle in UK

CNN reported on Monday that some Afghan interpreters having served with British troops will be allowed to resettle in the United Kingdom. The post Some Afghan Interpreters Allowed to Resettle in UK appeared

Trump, Kim Jong Un Share Historic Handshake

US President Donald Trump and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un have shared a historic handshake as they meet for the first time. The post Trump, Kim Jong Un Share Historic Handshake appeared first on The

Five Killed in Suicide Bombing Near MRRD

Kabul police have confirmed at least five people were killed and another 20 injured in an explosion in Kabul’s PD 6, in Darulaman area. The post Five Killed in Suicide Bombing Near MRRD appeared first

Explosion Rocked Kabul's PD 4th

Kabul police confirmed to Killid that an explosion rocked Sara-e-Shamali area of Kabul City around 12:30 pm today. The type of the blast and casualties remain unknown. The post Explosion Rocked Kabul's

NDS Seizes Explosive Material Cache in Torkham

National Directorate of Security (NDS) operatives seized three and a half tonnes of potassium chloride from a truck after crossing from Pakistan into Nangarhar province yesterday. The post NDS Seizes Explosive

UNSC Welcomes Temporary Government-Taliban Ceasefire

The members of the UN Security Council (UNSC) welcomed the announcement by the Government of Afghanistan on 7 June of a temporary ceasefire with the Taliban for the end of Ramadan and the Eid al Fitr holiday,

President Ghani Meets 205th Atal Corps Military Officials & Personnel

President Mohammad Ashraf Ghani in his visit to Kandahar on 27th night of Ramadan met with soldiers, personnel and officials of 205th Atal Corps. In the meeting, President Ghani after hearing information

CM Meeting: Dr. Abdullah Praises ANDSF Performance

Chief Executive Dr. Abdullah Abdullah presided over the meeting of Council of Ministers (CM) here yesterday. According to BNA report, congratulating, the advent of Eid-ul-Fitr, Dr. Abdullah welcomed Afghan

Afghan-Chinese Leaders Stress Enhancing Relation

During his second day of stay in China, President Ghani met with his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping, the presidential palace said in a statement the other day. According to the statement, during the meeting,

Minister Hakimi Meets China’s In-charge of Customs Administration

Eklil Hakimi, Minister of Finance met on the sidelines of the eighteenth session of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization in Qingdao, with Nai Yufang, responsible for the customs administration of the

President Ghani Meets China-Based Afghans

President Mohammad Ashraf Ghani met a number of Afghan traders in China and heard their demands and problems, the president press office said in a statement the other day. During the meeting, at the outset,

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Twin bombings in Afghanistan kill 25, including 9 reporters

Two Islamic State suicide bombers struck in Afghanistan's capital on Monday, killing 25 people, including nine journalists who had rushed to the scene of the first attack, in the deadliest assault on reporters

Blast at election center in Afghan capital, dozens of casualties

Islamic State claimed responsibility for the attack on a project of key importance to the credibility of President Ashraf Ghani’s Western-backed government, which has pledged to hold parliamentary elections

New York exhibition highlights migrants’ struggles

An underground school in Afghanistan, a bombed out home in Iraq and an abandoned dining room in Kenya. 

Refugees in Patras a fence and ferry away from a better life in Europe

Every day, dozens of young men in Patras, Greece wait for the right time to escape onto a truck and then a ferry to Italy.

Beijing hosts first trilateral between China, Afghanistan, and Pakistan FMs

A first of its kind trilateral meeting between the foreign ministers of China, Afghanistan and Pakistan is convening in Beijing. The three agreed to establish dialogue during Chinese FM Wang Yi's visit

Russia upgrades military presence in Syria with 49-year deal

With the agreement, Moscow establishes a permanent Syrian presence at its bases in Tartus and Khmeimim.

ISIL claims responsibility for bombing of Shiite center in Kabul

A suicide bomber attacked a Shiite cultural center in Afghanistan’s capital of Kabul Thursday. More than 40 people were killed and dozens wounded.

Tell Spring not to come this year

Without a NATO soldier in sight and no narrative but their own, this is story of the war in Afghanistan, told through the eyes of the Afghans who live inside it.

Taliban claims deadly Kabul hotel attack

A handful of gunmen besieged the Intercontinental Hotel in Kabul, some said to be wearing suicide bomber vests. The Taliban is claiming responsibility for the attack, which left a number of casualties.

Death Toll From Suicide Bombing In Afghanistan Rises To 36

The death toll from a suicide bombing at a gathering of Afghan Taliban and government armed forces in the eastern province of Nangarhar has risen to 36, a local official said on June 17.

Lawsuit Challenges Delays On U.S. Immigrant Visa Applications For Afghan, Iraqi Allies

Facing militant death threats for helping the United States, Afghans and Iraqis have taken the U.S. government to court for swift decisions on special immigrant visas.

Taliban Members Enter Afghan Capital To Mark Eid Cease-Fire

Dozens of unarmed Taliban members have entered the Afghan capital to celebrate a cease-fire marking the end of the Muslim fasting month of Ramadan, Kabul police spokesman Hashmatollah Stanikzai says.

U.S. Drone Strike Targets Pakistani Taliban Chief, Possibly Killing Him

Pentagon officials say a U.S. drone has targeted the leader of the Pakistani Taliban in an Afghan province near the border with Pakistan, with unconfirmed local reports saying the leader was killed.

Afghans Flee Villages As Drought Devastates Crops

Thousands of Afghans have left their homes in the country's west, fleeing thirst and hunger as a severe drought leaves fields bare. (RFE/RL's Radio Free Afghanistan)

Innovating In Iran: Afghan Immigrant Wins Praise In Tehran, But 'Home' Still Beckons

Iran is applauding an Afghan-born immigrant for her scientific contributions, including a pollution-monitoring device that is expected to be used in a major underground tunnel in the Iranian capital.

Up To 20 Killed In Attacks In Northern, Eastern Afghanistan

The Taliban has killed at least 14 members of Afghanistan's security forces in an overnight attack in the Sayyad district of northern Sar-e-Pul Province, a local official said on June

Afghan Sikh Seeks A Seat In Parliament

One seat in the Afghan parliament is reserved for a member of the country's small Sikh and Hindu communities. Politician Awtar Singh Khalsa is ready to run in the October election and hopes to

Taliban Attack, Roadside Bomb Kill More Than 20 In Afghanistan

At least 15 members of the Afghan security forces were killed early on June 11 in an attack by Taliban militants on their security post in the northern province of Kunduz, officials say.

Second Afghan Suicide Bombing In Two Days Mars Holiday Cease-Fire

Officials said a suicide bomber attacked a crowd leaving a governor's compound in eastern Afghanistan, killing at least 18 people in the second such bombing in two days.

Iranian Fans Celebrate Victory In World Cup Opener

Iran scored a dramatic victory over Morocco at the FIFA World Cup in Russia on June 15, spurring thousands of fans back home to pour onto the streets to celebrate the second-ever victory for the country

Death Toll From Suicide Bombing In Afghanistan Rises To 36

The death toll from a suicide bombing at a gathering of Afghan Taliban and government armed forces in the eastern province of Nangarhar has risen to 36, a local official said on June 17.

Lawsuit Challenges Delays On U.S. Immigrant Visa Applications For Afghan, Iraqi Allies

Facing militant death threats for helping the United States, Afghans and Iraqis have taken the U.S. government to court for swift decisions on special immigrant visas.

Suicide Attack 'Kills At Least 20' Amid Afghan Cease-Fire With Taliban

Afghan officials say a suicide bomber has killed at least 20 people in the eastern province of Nangarhar by blowing himself up at a gathering of Taliban and government armed forces marking the end of the

Student In Turkey 'Tricked Back' To Turkmenistan And Imprisoned

A successful Turkmen college student in Turkey was asked by the Turkmen Embassy to speak in parliament but has instead been sentenced to a long prison term. (The views expressed in this piece do not necessarily

U.S. Drone Strike Targets Pakistani Taliban Chief, Possibly Killing Him

Pentagon officials say a U.S. drone has targeted the leader of the Pakistani Taliban in an Afghan province near the border with Pakistan, with unconfirmed local reports saying the leader was killed.

Freedoms Under ‘Relentless Attack In Pakistan Ahead Of Elections, Amnesty Warns

Amnesty International has urged Pakistan to end the "current crackdown" on human rights defenders, activists, journalists, and members of civil society ahead of next month’s general elections.

UN Rights Chief Laments Kashmir's 'Untold Suffering,' Calls For Probe Into Abuses

The UN human rights chief has called for an international investigation into possible rights violations in Kashmir, the disputed region divided between India and Pakistan.

None of entities has the right to prevent access to information through journalistic performances including photography and filming

On Monday 11th, June 2018, a number of local journalists in Qandahar province reported that they were invited for coverage of president Ghani’s speech seven hours before his arrival but when Mr. Ghani

Local government of Helmand must investigate about the attack on RTA’s security staff in this province

  Local RTA security staff was attacked by unknown gunmen on 4th, June 2018 resulting one injury at the scene. Jawad Dawari, former reporter of RTA who was one of the witnesses of the incident

Afghan government, especially Ministry of Telecommunication should not keep the opportunity open for Taliban’s Radio to have broadcast

  Reports indicate that Taliban’s Radio have broadcast under the name of “Voice of Shariah” in Ghazni, Zabul and Qandahar provinces. Based on the reports Taliban’s radio broadcasts include

Nai Supporting the Open Media in Media in Afghanistan, welcomes the dissemination of news boycott in Badakhashan but asks practical steps to be taken by the government to comply with its obligations

  Badakhshan’s Journalists and media community stopped boycotting news of government. After apologize of Badakhshan’s governor, General Ahmad Faisal Bekzad; it was decided by journalists’

The Government is obligated to facilitate the free flow of information

  Recently, journalists of Badakhshan and Daikondi province in a protest boycotted to release the news which belongs to the government. Local journalists of Badakhshan said to Media Watch of Nai

Afghanistan’s media community once again mourns

  In a series of explosions in Jalalabad city, a media associate was martyred and two others were wounded. At around 12 am last night at least three explosions took place at Jalalabad Stadium,

The government is responsible for the security and protection of journalists in Farah province

Journalists and media workers are worried about their lives and their families with the intensification of war in Farah city and in frequent contacts with Media Watch of Nai Office; they demand protection

The first of May, should be mentioned as a day of “victims of freedom of speech” in the calendar

  On Monday, first of May, a deadly terrorist attack in Kabul was conducted against journalists in the country. In this terrorist event, along with other citizens of the country, nine journalists

The journalism community witnessed a reporter’s martyrdom after a relative tranquility

  Abdul Manan Arghand, a local correspondent for Kabul News TV in Kandahar was martyred this morning (25th of April 2018) by unidentified gunmen in the province. The Afghan government has not

Women's march in Jalalabad urges Taliban to make peace

As temporary ceasefires between the Taliban and Afghan government kick off, women in Nangarhar Province are raising their voices to demand a permanent peace.

Pakistani Taliban chief believed killed in joint Afghan-US strike in Kunar

Afghanistan's Ministry of Defence confirmed the death of Pakistani Taliban chief Mullah Fazlullah in what security analysts called a 'big loss' to the militants.

Afghan railway project closer to reality following Mirziyoyev's US visit

The US has offered political support and planning consultations on extending the Hairatan-to-Mazar-e-Sharif railway, an Uzbek project that observers say could improve stability in Afghanistan.

Rare silk Koran helps preserve Afghanistan's cultural heritage

The Koran took 2 years to complete and is 'priceless' from a religious and artistic perspective, according to the master calligraphers who worked on it.

'Fighting has no benefit', say Taliban joining peace process in Nangarhar

The former fighters said they 'no longer want to destroy the country and kill innocent people'.

ISIS suicide blast outside government ministry in Kabul kills 13, wounds 31

The 'Islamic State of Iraq and Syria' (ISIS) claimed responsibility for the attack, which comes before the start of a unilateral cease-fire declared by the Afghan government with the Taliban.

After lifetime of war, cease-fires bring Afghans hope for permanent peace

The Taliban agreed to a cease-fire with the Afghan government for the first three days of Eid ul Fitr, giving many hope for lasting peace.

Afghan Air Force takes fight against terrorism to new heights

Newly trained pilots and combat aircraft provided by international allies are bringing about 'major changes' in the fight against terrorism, officials say.

Temporary ceasefire with Taliban brings hope to war-weary Afghans

The halt in hostilities against the Taliban will run from the 27th of Ramadan until the fifth day of Eid ul Fitr, Afghan President Ashraf Ghani said.

Fodder distribution for livestock will be initiated from more vulnerable provinces.

Kabul, Afghanistan: As concerns about a looming drought continues to increase in majority of the provinces across the country, Ministry of Agriculture, Irrigation and Livelihood (MAIL) has signed a contract

DABS and ADB signed three electricity projects for Bamyan

Kabul, 22 April, 2018 – Amanullah Ghalib, Director of Da Afghanistan Breshna Sherkat (DABS) and Samuel Tumiwa, Country Director of Asian Development Bank (ADB) held a press conference at GMIC today to

Over 200 families access electricity in Parwan

Parwan – April 11, Over 200 families accessed imported electricity in Qala –e-Sorkh village relevant Jabal Saraj district of Parwan province.  Fazluddin Ayyar governor of Parwan, at the opening of

Security forces launched operation in Balabuluk

Farah, April 10 – Afghan and NATO forces launched a joint clearance operation in presence of Lt. Gen. Abdul Basir Salangi, governor of Farah, in Balabuluk district of Farah province. Farah governor closely

445 Jeribs of land were cleared from poppy in Nangarhar

Nangarhar, 10 April – As a result of a joint operation by the Afghan security forces, 445 Jeribs of land were cleared from poppy in Nangarhar province.Based on a statement by Silab 201 Army Corps, “270

Insurgents suffered heavy causalities, 66 militants killed

Kabul – 8 April: In past 24 hours, Afghanistan Defense and Security Forces carried out offensive operations in order to clearance areas and suppress insurgents and protect people throughout the country,

MOJ press release - Anti-harassment against Women and Children Law and the Wedding Expenses Law

Press Release – MoJ5 April, 2018Today Mr. Aman Riazat, Spokesperson for the Ministry of Justice held a press conference on the recent Anti-harassment against Women and Children Law and the Wedding Expenses

The government pays particular attention to construction sector in the country

Kabul, Afghanistan – Ajmal Shams, Deputy Minister of Urban Development and Housing (MUDH) speaking at the 10th Afghanistan Builders Association Annual Conference said that the President of the Islamic

MoD Press Briefing on Airstrikes in Dashte Arche District of Kunduz Province 03 April, 2018

Today, BG Radmanis, MoD Acting Spokesperson appeared in a news conference to brief the media on MoD airstrikes, targeting the Taliban gathering in Bajawri area of Dashte Arche district in Kunduz province

Emergency Loya Jirga, Historic Event In Afghanistan’s Political Chapter

Wednesday June 12, 2013 Kabul (BNA) The 21st Jawza coincides holding of the first emergency Loya Jirga in Afghanistan. The grand assembly (Loya Jirga) establishment which is considered as an important

President Karzai meets IEC chairman, members

Saturday, April 07, 2012 Kabul (BNA) in a meeting with the chairman and members of the independent election commission, the chairman and member of Independent Election Commission (IEC) informed President

UN Calls For Greeter Support To Afghanistan

New York (BNA) The UN General Assembly called on Monday on countries to reiterate and scale up their support for Afghanistan during its transition period, and outlined six major areas the country should

800 Students Busy In Getting Religious Studies In Samangan

Aibak (BNA) Interest of Afghan youth in getting Islamic studies is improving day by day in Samangan province.  According to local officials, thousands Afghan youth including male and female are busy

Afghan Sportsmen Receive Eight Medals

Kabul (BNA) Afghan sportsmen in Karate by getting four gold medals, two silver and two bronze got the second position in the first competitions of Asia-Europe championship. According to Abdul Mahboob,

15 Dead In Traffic Accident In Herat-Kandahar Highway

Lashkargah (BIA) 15 people lost their lives in a traffic accident on Herat-Kandahar highway in the vicinities of Gereshk district of Helmand province yesterday.  Colonel Shadi Khan, police chief of

Malaysia, South Korea And Indonesia Will Train Afghan Journalists

Kabul (BIA) Deen Mohammad Mubarez Rashidi deputy minister of publication of information and culture ministry says that Malaysia, South Korea and Indonesia cooperate in training of the Afghan journalists. 

Marshal Fahim Asks For Further Cooperation Of UNHCR

Kabul (BIA)  Acting president Marshal Mohammad Qasim Fahim first vice-president of Afghanistan in his meeting with the UNHCR commissioner praised the cooperation of this organization in coordination of

Afghan-India Strategic Agreement Will Not Harm Pakistan, President Karzai

 Kabul (BIA) President Karzai while meeting Pakistani Prime Minister Yusuf Raza Gailani said that the strategic agreement that Afghanistan signed with India is to the interest of this region and that

Xi Jinping unanimously elected Chinese president, CMC chairman

Xi Jinping takes a public oath of allegiance to the Constitution in the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, capital of China, March 17, 2018. Xi was elected Chinese president and chairman of the Central

China’s top political advisory body concludes annual session

The First Session of the 13th National Committee of the Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC), the top political advisory body, began its closing ceremony Thursday morning.

New Penal Code to Be Adopted Against “Bacha Bazi” by Afghan Government

RNA: Afghanistan is set to lay out stringent penalties for “bacha bazi” – sexual slavery and abuse of boys – for the first time, officials say, in a landmark move against the deeply

60 Rebel Forces Killed in Fresh Afghan Military Operations

RNA: The Ministry of Defense has announced that 60 rebel forces have been killed in fresh Afghan military operations in different parts of the country during past 24 hours. Afghan defense ministry issuing

Protesters in Kabul Call on UN to Designate Pakistan as State Sponsor of Terrorism

RNA: Many Afghan political and civil activists protested today, Thursday, February 23 over a series of Pakistan’s recent measures against Afghanistan and reading a resolution called on the United Nations

Germany Deports Third Planeload of Rejected Afghan Asylum-Seekers

RNA: A plane carrying a third group of at least 18 Afghan asylum-seekers rejected by Germany left for Kabul late on February 22. Police said around 250 people gathered at the airport to protest the deportations,

Turkish Firm Wins a Contract of Afghan $4 Million Power Project

RNA: Afghanistan’s public sector power utility Wednesday inked a $4 million deal with a Turkish firm to set up a power station near the capital Kabul. The agreement was signed at the Kabul headquarters

47 Rebel Forces Killed During Past 24 Hours, Says MoD

RNA: The Ministry of Defense has announced that 47 rebel forces have been killed in fresh raids conducted by Afghan security forces during past 24 hours in the country. The defense ministry issuing a statement

Report: Germany’s Spy Agency Monitored Journalists Across the Globe

RNA: Since 1999, Germany’s intelligence agency (BND) has spied on journalists of various news outlets and their sources, according to a report by German news magazine “Der Spiegel”

Russia says over 5,000 people left Syria’s Eastern Ghouta

Yash News Agency: More than 5,000 people have left Syria’s Eastern Ghouta so far on Sunday, Russia’s defense ministry says, according to Reuters. It’s while that yesterday Russia’s Defense Ministry

At least 33 insurgents are killed by the Afghan security forces operation

Yash News Agency: At least 33 armed insurgents including a local commander were killed, during operations by the Afghan Security Forces across the country in the past 24 hours, the Ministry of Defense

At least 14 dead as migrant boat sinks off Greek island

Yash News Agency: Fourteen people, including at least five children, drowned on Saturday when the small boat they were traveling on capsized in the Aegean Sea, Greek coast guard officials said. Greek authorities

نخست‌وزیر مالیزیا: بحران مسلمانان روهینگیایی منطقه را با خطر مواجه کرده است

خبرگزاری یاش: نجیب عبدالرزاق، نخست‌وزیر مالیزیا در خصوص اقدامات خشونت‌آمیز علیه اقلیت مسلمانان روهینگیایی گفت

اردوغان: فعالیت‌های گروه پ.ک.ک را محدود خواهیم کرد

خبرگزاری یاش: رجب طیب اردوغان، رئیس‌جمهور ترکیه می‌گوید که گروه تروریستی و تجزیه‌طلب پ.ک.ک تا به امروز به مردم

دادستان امریکایی: از شرکت مشاور ستاد انتخاباتی ترامپ تحقیق می‌کنیم

خبرگزاری یاش: دادستان کل ایالت ماساچوست امریکا اعلام کرده است که درباره استفاده غیرقانونی از فیسبوک توسط شرکت

رئیس جوایز اسکار هم متهم به آزار جنسی زنان شد

خبرگزاری یاش: آکادمی علوم و هنرهای تصاویر متحرک (اسکار) اعلام کرده که تحقیقاتی را در ارتباط با اتهام‌های آزارجنسی،

کلوپ: صلاح عاشق گل زدن است

خبرگزاری یاش: یورگن کلوپ، سرمربی لیورپول، پس از پیروزی ۵-۰ تیمش مقابل واتفورد، محمد صلاح، ستاره مصری تیمش را مورد

برگزاری جشن مشترک بهاری افغانستان و تاجیکستان به پیشواز از نوروز

خبرگزاری یاش: در آستانه فرا رسیدن نوروز، باشندگان مرزی افغانستان و تاجیکستان برنامه مشترکی را به پیشواز سال نو

IEC Provides Ground for Fraud/ 6 Million Not Enrolled for Election

The statistics released on 13 June by the Election Commission is a big hit, and no one will believe…

John Bass Discusses Election, Ceasefire, Terrorism with Second VP

The US ambassador to Afghanistan John R. Bass met Wednesday with the second VP Sarwar Danish and discussed various issues

Over 2 300 Nominated for Parliamentary Election, Women Presence Mild: IEC Chief

The election commission announced Wednesday that more than 6 million and 184 thousand people have registered themselves since the beginning of Voter Registration process for October 20 election across

ARG Pushing Election Not to be held in Ghazni – says MP

Abdul Qayyum Sajjadi, the representative of Ghazni people at the parliament claimed the presidency is trying not to hold the election in Ghazni province

Australian Soldiers flew Nazi Flag from vehicle in Afghanistan

Australian soldiers have reportedly flown a Nazi swastika flag from their vehicle while on operations in Afghanistan

Why Kabul Deceives by Islamabad’s Mouse Game?

In the Pakistani army, the dominant mentality is to wait until NATO get out of Afghanistan, then…

Taliban leadership once again Calls for Direct Talks with US

Taliban leader Mawlawi Hibatullah Akhundzada on Tuesday once again offered direct peace talks to the United Sates to end the decades-long conflict in Afghanistan

Japan Concerned over Suspension of US-South Military drills

Donald Trump has ordered the suspension of US military exercises with South Korea, in a surprise concession at an extraordinary summit with North Korean leader, Kim Jong-un

Trump-Kim Agreed on Four Key Issues

President Donald J. Trump of the United States of America and Chairman Kim Jong Un of the State Affairs Commission of the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK) held a first, historic summit in