Chinese Envoy Assures Safety of Afghans in Wuhan

Afghan Govt Forming Peace Negotiations Team

Chinese Envoy Assures Safety of Afghans in Wuhan

136 Civilians Killed in One Month: Human Rights Commission

Ghani, Announced Election Winner, Urges Unity

Ghani said the government will move the peace process forward, but the ultimate decision will be made by the people.

Abdullah Rejects Results, Announces Formation of ‘Inclusive Govt’

Abdullah says that based on the clean votes of the elections, his team is the winner.

Human Rights Group Report 'Confirms' Sex Abuse in Logar

The Human Rights Commission said that it has referred the names of at least eighteen suspects to the Attorney General.

Democracy died in Afghanistan: Nabil

Rahmatullah Nabil, an Afghan presidential candidate who stands in the 4th position securing 1.86% votes, following the announcement of the final election results by the IEC, said today was the day for

Taliban strongly reacts to re-election of Ghani as the President of Afghanistan

The Taliban group strongly reacted to re-election of Ashraf Ghani as the President of Afghanistan, calling the election process as ‘fake and unlawful’. The group in a statement said “Holding elections

Abdullah does not accept the election result, claims victory

Following the announcement of the final election results by the Independent Election Commission (IEC) that announced Mohammad Ashraf Ghani the winner of the 2019 election with the 50.64% votes, Abdullah

Ghani becomes Afghanistan’s president for the second time

Afghanistan’s Independent Election Commission (IEC) announced the final elections results on Tuesday, introducing Mohammad Ashraf Ghani as the Afghanistan President for the second time. According to

Afghan state telecom companies reduce data price by 20-30%

Afghanistan’s Ministry of Telecommunication announced a reduction of data prices by the Afghan Telecom and Salaam, state-owned telecom companies. According to the Ministry of Telecommunications, Afghan

Airstrikes, Special Forces raid kill 6 ISIS militants in East of Afghanistan

A series of airstrikes and raid by Afghan Special Forces left six ISIS Khurasan militants dead in eastern Kunar province of Afghanistan. The Ministry of Defense in a statement said an airstrike killed

Why Afghanistan Must Confront HIV-Related Stigma

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Ashraf Ghani secures second term as Afghan president

Incumbent President Ashraf Ghani declared winner nearly five months after presidential election took place.

'We can't miss this opportunity': UN backs Afghan peace process

UN chief says international community must help to achieve peace in Afghanistan and aid refugees in Pakistan and Iran.

Afghanistan to reveal long-delayed election results

In December, the election commission announced incumbent President Ghani had won a slim majority of 50.64 percent.

Nine homeless drug users shot dead in Afghan capital: Police

Unidentified gunmen killed drug users while they were sleeping in an open area near Kabul's Qargha mountain.

US, Taliban negotiate 7-day reduction in violence: Pentagon

US secures reduction in violence in talks to help seek a negotiated settlement in Afghanistan, says Pentagon chief.

Afghan war: US, Taliban close to 'reduction in violence' deal

The agreement calls for Taliban and US to refrain from conducting attacks or combat operations for seven days.

'Notable progress' made in US-Taliban talks

Ashraf Ghani says Pompeo told him that Taliban has proposed bringing a 'significant and enduring reduction in violence'.

Afghan leader reports "notable progress" in U.S. talks with Taliban

President Ashraf Ghani says progress made on a potential deal to facilitate the U.S. military withdrawal from Afghanistan

2 U.S. service members killed during shootout in Afghanistan

A government official in eastern Afghanistan told CBS News three Afghan troops were wounded.

U.S. military retrieves bodies but Afghan jet crash remains a mystery

Pilot on the high-tech Air Force plane declared an emergency before coming down in Taliban-held territory.

Plane goes down in Taliban-held territory in Afghanistan

Ariana Afghan Airlines has flatly denied reports that a jet that crashed south of the capital is one of its fleet, as government offers few details.

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

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

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

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

Veterans' business supports education for Afghan girls

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

After 5-Month Delay, Ashraf Ghani Is Named Winner of Afghan Election

The long-disputed result was contested by opposition candidates, threatening another crisis just ahead of a potential U.S.-Taliban peace deal.

Will the U.S.-Taliban Deal End the War?

The value of the expected agreement between the United States and the Taliban lies in opening the door to an Afghan peace process.

An Afghan Killed 2 Americans. The U.S. Government Issued the Gun.

The Department of Defense has dispatched hundreds of thousands of small arms to Afghan security forces. It was one of these weapons that left two U.S. troops dead in a recent insider attack.

After Afghan Soldier Kills 2 Americans, Trump Approves Taliban Deal

Should the killing of 2 Green Berets by an Afghan ally derail a peace deal with the Taliban? Or is a peace deal the only way to stop such killings?

My Friend Lives Inside the War on Terror. Listen to Him.

Capt. Richard Murphy spoke to me about his looming deployment to Afghanistan and how he keeps soldiers mentally healthy.

Brain Injuries Are Common in Battle. The Military Has No Reliable Test for Them.

Traumatic brain injury is a signature wound of the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan. But the military still has no objective way of diagnosing it in the field.

U.S. and Taliban Agree to Reduce Violence, in First Step Toward Cease-Fire

American negotiators had insisted on a decline in hostilities — though not a complete cease-fire — before signing an agreement with the Taliban.

Afghanistan election commission says Ashraf Ghani has won a second term as president with 50.64% of the vote

KABUL, Afghanistan (AP) — Afghanistan election commission says Ashraf Ghani has won a second term as president with 50.64% of the vote.

Election commission: Afghan president Ghani wins 2nd term

KABUL, Afghanistan (AP) — Afghanistan's independent election commission says President Ashraf Ghani has won a second term as president. The commission announced Tuesday that Ghani garnered...

Afghan refugees tell UN: ‘We need peace, land to go home’

KEBABYAN CAMP, Pakistan (AP) — Hukam Khan isn’t sure how old he is, but his beard is long and white, and when he came to Pakistan 40 years ago fleeing an earlier war in Afghanistan, his children...

UN chief says Pakistan sets global example hosting refugees

ISLAMABAD (AP) — The U.N. Secretary General called Pakistan “a reliable and generous partner” for hosting millions of Afghan refugees on Sunday, pointing out that the South Asian county has had to...

Afghans mark Soviet withdrawal as US negotiates its own exit

KABUL, Afghanistan (AP) — Afghanistan on Saturday marked the 31st anniversary of the last Soviet soldier leaving the country. This year's anniversary came as the United States negotiates its own...

Esper says Taliban deal is promising but not without risk

MUNICH (AP) — U.S. Defense Secretary Mark Esper said Saturday that a truce agreement between the United States and the Taliban that could lead to the withdrawal of American troops from Afghanistan...

US official says truce deal reached with Taliban that could lead to American troop withdrawals from Afghanistan

MUNICH (AP) — US official says truce deal reached with Taliban that could lead to American troop withdrawals from Afghanistan.

Ex-US drone operator tells how he dropped a missile on child but superiors claimed it was 'a dog'

Brandon Bryant, 34, from Missoula, Montana, spent six years in the Air Force operating Predator drones from inside a dark container in Las Vegas Nevada, 7,000 miles from the conflict.

American citizen is suspected kidnapped by the Taliban in Afghanistan

U.S. officials believe Mark R. Frerichs, 57, of Lombard, Illinois, was kidnapped by the Haqqani network, according to an official who was not authorized to discuss the case.

War hero's brother says he's made of the 'same stuff' as sibling

Pte Fin Doherty, 18, from Warwickshire, told on Lorraine today that he's made of the 'same stuff' as his late sibling, Jeff Doherty, who was killed in a Taliban ambush in Afghanistan in 2008.

Illinois man kidnapped in Afghanistan by Taliban-affiliated militants

Mark R. Frerichs, 57, was kidnapped while working in Afghanistan's southeastern province of Khost last Friday.

Navy SEAL commander who clashed with Trump over disciplining Eddie Gallagher to resign

Rear Adm Collin Green (left) the commander of the Naval Special Warfare Command, who clashed with Trump over disciplining retired SEAL Eddie Gallagher, will step down in September.

Rights group investigates horrifying video of Afghan woman being stoned

A spokesman for Afghanistan's president Ashraf Ghani has blamed the Taliban for the woman's death, accusing the militant group of 'cruelty and atrocity'.

Cluttered white-ball cricket schedule puts first England vs Afghanistan Test in 2021 in doubt

EXCLUSIVE: A first Test match between England and Afghanistan, planned to take place in 2021, has become a doubt, with the domestic summer set to be dominated by white-ball cricket.

Afghans Fear Yet Another Civil War

The U.S.-Taliban truce raises some hope, but not while the Afghan government remains a stranger to the talks.

The First Steps Toward an Afghan Peace Deal

With a seven-day reduction in violence agreed, the United States and the Taliban are paving the way to an end to the war in Afghanistan.

Is Afghan Intelligence Building a Regime of Terror With the CIA’s Help?

As dissidents are attacked and murdered, critics liken the National Directorate of Security to the brutal intelligence service of the Afghan communists in the 1980s.

As America Shuts Its Doors, Afghan Refugees Are Stuck in Turkey

The Trump administration has made it nearly impossible for Afghans who aided U.S. troops to claim asylum in the United States. Instead, thousands who aided Americans on the battlefield are stranded in

In Afghanistan, Religious Schools Are a Breeding Ground for Islamic State Influence

Countless madrassas are said to be funded by Gulf sources associated with the spread of extremist Salafist views.

Khan and Ghani Headline South Asian Presence at Davos

The region’s leaders are expected to discuss the potential peace deal in Afghanistan and the economy.

Why Iran Is Deporting Scores of Afghan Refugees

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

Afghanistan president wins second term

The President of Afghanistan Ashraf Ghani won a second term leading the country, an independent election commission announced Tuesday.However, Ghani’s opponent, Abdullah Abdullah, also claimed victory,

Esper: US, Taliban near seven-day 'reduction in violence' deal

The United States and the Taliban have negotiated a deal for a seven-day “reduction in violence” in Afghanistan, Defense Secretary Mark Esper said Thursday.Speaking to reporters at the conclusion of

US, Afghan forces suffer causalities after enduring direct fire: reports

U.S. and Afghan military forces came under direct fire Saturday while conducting a joint operation in Afghanistan’s eastern Nangarhar province, the U.S. military reports."A combined US and Afghan

What does Soleimani's death mean for Afghanistan?

As Iran plans vengeance for the United States’ killing of the commander of its Quds Force, Qassem Soleimani, the U.S. should not ignore Afghanistan as an important theater where Iran might flex its muscle.

US jet crashes in Taliban territory in Afghanistan: report

A U.S. Air Force jet crashed in mountainous Taliban territory in Afghanistan on Monday. An Afghan official said the jet's two pilots were found dead on the scene, CBS News reported. Provincial government

Taliban offers temporary cease-fire: report

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

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

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

US Defense Secretary Says Taliban Deal Is Promising But Not Without Risk

Ahead of a formal announcement of the seven-day "reduction in violence" deal, the U.S. defense secretary said it was time to give peace a chance in Afghanistan through a political negotiation.

Trump Goes to India as Afghanistan’s Future Looms Large on the Agenda

As Trump prepares to land in New Delhi, India has to ask itself difficult questions about its role in Afghanistan.

What’s the True Human Cost of US Reconstruction Efforts in Afghanistan?

War-related deaths get headlines, but the ongoing reconstruction efforts in Afghanistan have had their human cost, too.

US, Taliban Close to ‘Reduction in Violence’ Agreement

What’s on offer: a seven-day reduction of violence.

Europe in Afghanistan: After Nearly 20 Years, What Has Been Achieved?

The EU says it will continue in its role as major peacebuilder, as well as peacemaker, for Afghanistan

US Citizen Believed Kidnapped in Afghanistan

An American citizen working in Khost province has reportedly been kidnapped.

War-weary Afghan Youth Turn to Snowboarding for Thrills

A group of young Afghans is looking to put the country on the winter sports map and change perceptions about their war-weary nation.

11 civilians killed in Herat airstrikes, claims local residents

By Pajhwok Report on 18 February 2020 HERAT CITY (Pajhwok): At least 11 civilians have been killed in drone strikes in the Kashak Rabat Sangi district of western Herat province, local residents claimed

Kandahar’s Dahla dam fills up ahead of time

By Bashir Ahmad Naadim on 18 February 2020 KANDAHAR CITY (Pajhwok): Dahla dam in southern Kandahar province has filled up ahead of time for the first time in 30 year, thanks to heavy downpours this

Maidan Wardak rally demands airstrikes on civilians must stop

By Azizullah Hamdard on 18 February 2020 KABUL (Pajhwok): Some residents of central Maidan Wardak province have condemned airstrikes on civilians and demanded identification... read more

MoCIT announces 30pc reduction in internet prices

By Pajhwok Report on 18 February 2020 KABUL (Pajhwok): The Ministry of Telecommunication and Information Technology (MoCIT) on Tuesday announced a 30 percent reduction in... read more

US, Taliban asked to share peace deal details with Afghans

By بهشته ارغند on 18 February 2020 KABUL (Pajhwok): The Women... read more

Graveyard’s land being usurped in Jalalabad city

By Yousuf Zarifi on 18 February 2020 JALALABAD (Pajhwok): Residents of Jalalabad, the capital of eastern Nangarhar province, say some people have started grabbing land of the city’s graveyards. A

Some diplomats against IELTS, TOFEL exams

By Behishta Arghand on 18 February 2020 KABUL (Pajhwok): Some diplomats say they are against high level English test as part of reforms at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (... read more

T20 World Cup 2020: Team wise bowlers who can bowl the Super Over

The admission of T20 cricket has demanded the need for death overs specialists. Teams are planning and assigning specific roles to their bowlers according to different situations in the game.

Best Asia XI that can face off against World XI

With four major Asian cricketing boards agreeing to release players for the two-match T20I series, we take a look at which of the cricketers may take part in the matches.

Predicting the best performer from each team in T20 World Cup 2020

West Indies are the defending champions while the hosts Australia would hope to grab the only ICC trophy which they haven’t conquered till date.

5 Bowlers who can be used as pinch-hitters in T20 World Cup 2020

Even in the upcoming T20 World Cup, the cricketing fraternity will witness some of the bowlers changing the game with their batting prowess.

Ireland announce 14-man squad for T20I series against Afghanistan in India

Mark Adair has missed out even as Shane Getkate has replaced him.

Rashid Khan is developing ‘mystery’ variation but to use it only in Tests

He conceded that playing in Australia is tough but also added that it would be a great learning experience for them.

Best XI of U19 World Cup 2020

It was a tournament dominated by quality leg-spin bowling.

Ghani named winner of Afghan poll as rival Abdullah rejects results

Election commission declares incumbent Ashraf Ghani winner of disputed presidential election held almost five months ago, but rivals say commission and outcome "have no legitimacy."

Who do the US-Taliban talks benefit?

The negotiations appear to give the Taliban some degree of political legitimacy in Afghanistan following the complete withdrawal of US forces and in exchange the insurgent group is expected to stop harbouring

Pakistan court frees Manzoor Pashteen on bail

Chief of Pashtun Tahafuz (Protection) Movement, gets bail on all remaining complaints of sedition against surety bonds of $650 each, his lawyer Saeed Akhtar says.

Eight Afghan civilians killed in air strike amid US-Taliban peace deal

Relatives say the victims were driving home from a picnic when their truck was hit in eastern Nangarhar province on Friday. Officials are ascertaining whether US or Afghan government targeted the passengers.

Taliban, Afghan forces clash despite talk of breakthrough in peace deal

Afghan defence ministry says an air strike killed a senior Taliban commander in Balkh province. A Taliban spokesman says the insurgents had killed six Afghan military personnel in an attack on a checkpoint

Avalanches in Afghanistan kill 21 people

At least seven people remain missing following Thursday's avalanches in central Daykundi province, a local official said. The fatalities bring the death toll from avalanches and flash floods in the country

Trump says peace deal with Taliban 'very close'

US President Donald Trump was not clear if he was talking about the proposed limited pause in hostilities or something broader.

Bloomberg moves into second behind Sanders among Democrats, Biden third: Reuters/Ipsos poll

Stone sentencing to go ahead amid pardon speculation

Trump stands by attorney general who accused him of making job 'impossible'

Presidential hopeful Bloomberg proposes new taxes, protections to rein in Wall Street

U.S. Democratic presidential candidate Michael Bloomberg on Tuesday outlined a sweeping financial services policy proposal to rein in Wall Street trading, boost consumer protections, increase Americans'

Ghani named winner of disputed Afghan poll, rival also claims victory

Afghanistan declared incumbent Ashraf Ghani winner of a disputed presidential election but his main rival rejected the result and vowed to form his own government, raising the threat of new turmoil amid

U.S. Democratic presidential hopeful Bloomberg unveils plan to rein in Wall Street

U.S. Democratic presidential candidate Michael Bloomberg on Tuesday outlined a sweeping financial services policy proposal to rein in Wall Street trading, boost consumer protections, increase Americans'

Trump adviser Roger Stone loses bid to delay sentencing hearing

Roger Stone, a longtime friend of President Donald Trump, lost his bid to delay his sentencing, a federal judge said on Tuesday.

Did the Afghanistan Papers reveal anything new?

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

The Heat: Afghanistan papers

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

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

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

Lowest voter turnout in 18 years in Afghanistan elections

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

At least 5 dead in election day violence in Afghanistan

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

Unemployment a leading issue in Afghanistan’s tense election

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

Italian doctor helps amputees get on their feet in Afghanistan

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

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

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

2 Green Berets killed in combat in Afghanistan identified

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Unknown gunmen shot dead military commander in Kabul

Mustafa Rahimi, a logistic officer of the Ministry of Defense (MoD) has been shot dead by unknown armed men last Friday in PD5 of Kabul city, the ministry confirmed. A source at the interior ministry told

Will reduction in violence strategy lead to peace?

Spokesperson for President Ghani, Sediq Sediqi, said today, February 18, that the Afghan government has agreed to “significant reduction in violence”, hoping to achieve a ceasefire. Speaking at a press

Political parties warn to form parallel gov’t if IEC does not address their demands

As the Independent Election Commission (IEC) has started the second round of recount and special audit of some polling stations, three major political parties supporting Chief Executive Abdullah have warned

What does AIHRC report say about women in security institutions?

A new finding by Afghanistan Independent Human Rights Commission (AIHRC) shows that Afghan women who serve in ranks of security forces are subject to discrimination, mistreatment and sexual harassment.

Afghan peace dilemma

The Afghan peace process is a complex play derived from realities of a long-unresolved geopolitical conflict. The question whether the ongoing talks can yield an enduring peace remains in doubt as major

Lovers who might change stereotypes

“I love Zahra a lot,” says Naveed Ahmadi, who fell in love with Zahra Saifey, an English teacher. Naveed, an ethnic Tajik from Kabul, says his love affairs with Zahra, who is a Shia Hazara, made him

Surge of violence against women; four women murdered in Sar-e-Pul

Zaeifa, 40, was found dead along with her 23-year-old daughter, Mehrjan, around 04:30 am on Monday, February 10, in Rekab Dasht neighborhood of Sar-e-Pul city, capital city of the northern Sar-e-Pul province.

Ireland pick Getkate for Afghanistan T20Is

Meanwhile, Adair misses out as he is still recovering from an ankle problem

Afghanistan recall Shapoor Zadran for Ireland T20Is

The 32-year-old pacer last featured in a T20I for Afghanistan 18 months ago

HD Ackerman named Afghanistan's batting coach

Ackerman's first assignment will be the three-match T20I series against Ireland in March

ICC U19 WC wrap: Spinners help Afghanistan secure Super League berth

Ghafari and Noor Ahmed combined to pick up 8 wickets between them as UAE slipped to a 160-run loss

Best of Cricbuzz Commentary in 2019

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

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

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

World Cup 2019: Top-5 bowling performances

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

Afghanistan's President Ashraf Ghani re-elected after five-month delay in results

The Afghan Independent Election Commission announced the final results for the September 2019 presidential election and declared President Ashraf Ghani as a winner of the presidential election.

Taliban fighters continue to attack Afghan forces despite reduction of violence agreement with US

Taliban commanders claim they have not received fresh orders to stop attacking; Mike Tobin reports from Jerusalem.

Gen. Jack Keane calls for 'healthy dose of skepticism' ahead of Taliban deal, potential US troop withdrawal

Gen. Jack Keane, a Fox News senior strategic analyst, reacted Sunday to a new U.S. deal with the Taliban that could see a reduction in violence and lead to American troops' withdrawal from Afghanistan.

Gen. Jack Keane on US, Taliban temporary truce agreement

Defense secretary Mark Esper says the U.S. and Taliban truce ‘looks very promising;’ reaction and analysis from Gen. Jack Keane on ‘America’s News HQ.’

Esper optimistic about Taliban deal, warns of risk involved in political agreements

A new U.S. deal with the Taliban could see a reduction in violence by Monday but Defense Secretary Mark Esper is cautiously optimistic about its effectiveness.

Don Brown: Deadly 'green on blue' attacks by Islamic allied nation troops against Americans must end

For the sake of American lives, the president should put an end to joint military operations with armed forces of Islamic state allies.

US, Taliban take step toward ending America's longest war

The United States and the Taliban agree to a temporary truce that could pave the way for the withdrawal of American troops from Afghanistan; national security correspondent Jennifer Griffin reports from

Ending ‘endless war’? US & Taliban reach ‘violence reduction agreement’ that could lead to Afghanistan pullout

Washington and Taliban militants have reportedly agreed on a seven-day “violence reduction” in Afghanistan. If upheld, it could open doors for another deal that would see US troops withdraw after 19

THOUSANDS killed in ‘reconstruction’ mission show it’s high time for US to get out of Afghanistan

A recent report shows over 2,000 people were killed outside of combat during the US “reconstruction” of Afghanistan. Yet President Donald Trump campaigns on ending that and other endless US wars, without

Explosion rocks military academy in Kabul, casualties reported

A suspected suicide attack has struck near the main entrance of a military academy in Kabul, Afghanistan, local media report. The blast has reportedly led to casualties, with ambulances rushing to the

Deadly attack on American soldiers shows Afghans want US out of their country, Tehran says

An attack that killed two US troops in Afghanistan illustrates that the American military is no longer welcome in the country, a senior Iranian adviser has said, adding that US forces will be forced out

US military confirms 2 troops killed & 6 injured in Afghanistan by ‘individual in Afghan uniform’

At least two US service members were killed and six others injured after an indvidual in “Afghan uniform” armed with a machine gun opened fire on a joint patrol in Afghanistan, the US military has

US & Afghan forces come under ‘direct fire’ in eastern Afghanistan

“A combined US and Afghan force conducting an operation in Nangarhar Province was engaged by direct fire on February 8," Col. Sonny Leggett, spokesperson for US forces in Afghanistan, announced. Casualties

Crucial Pakistan-Afghan border crossing closed after reported rocket attack

The Torkham border crossing, one of the principle land connections between Afghanistan and Pakistan, has been shut down for all traffic. It comes after a reported rocket attack from the Afghan side.

Afghanistan’s Median Income Exceeds Pakistan & 38 Other Countries’ Income

According to data gathered by Gallup, Afghanistan’s median household income is $4,121, with median per-capital income of $378. Afghanistan’s median household income exceeds that of Pakistan’s ($4,060)

Afghan Exporters Showcase Afghanistan’s Finest Products at GulFood Expo Dubai

Twenty-six exporters of Afghanistan’s finest fruits, nuts, juices, saffron, and spices are showcasing their products for international buyers at the world’s largest annual food and hospitality trade

Afghanistan Launches National Trade Policy

The Afghan government has launched the Afghanistan National Trade Policy (ANTP)–a new initiative to spur growth and create jobs by boosting the export capacities of the country’s private sector, to The

Exports of Afghan Pine Nuts to China Resume

Afghanistan’s exports of pine nuts to China through the Turkish Airlines resumed on Sunday, Feb 9 after a 20-day pause. The Turkish Airlines had paused flights to China over concerns The post Exports

Short Film On Afghan Girls Skateboarding Wins BAFTA Award

The film on Afghan girls skateboarders, ‘Carol Dysinger’ won the British Short Film award at this year’s Bafta Film Awards on Sunday.  Collecting her award at the Royal  Albert Hall in The post

Opening of 4 Factories in Kabul

Officials of Kabul’s largest industrial park, Green Industries, have informed about the opening of four new factories.  “Four new factories are inaugurated in Green Industries of Kabul. These factories

Afghanistan Suspends Exports Through Air Corridors to China Due to Coronavirus Outbreak

Afghanistan has suspended exports to China through air corridors in an attempt to prevent spread of coronavirus. Afghan Chamber of Commerce and Industries CEO Sayed Zaman Hashemi said the only The post

BREAKING: Ashraf Ghani declared winner of 2019 Afghan presidential election

Ashraf Ghani has secured a second term in office after winning the presidential election with 50.64 percent of votes, final results showed on Tuesday.

Violence reduction period will begin in next five days: Afghan official

The seven-day reduction in violence negotiated between the United States and the Taliban will begin in next five days, Afghanistan's acting interior minister said on Tuesday.

Afghanistan's final election results expected today or tomorrow: official

The final results of Afghan presidential election will be announced today or tomorrow, a member of the Independent Election Commission said on Tuesday.

Pakistan says Afghan peace deal should include roadmap for refugees return

A time-bound and well-resourced roadmap for return of the Afghan refugees with dignity and honour should form part of the future Afghan settlement deal, Pakistan's foreign minister said on Monday.

Abdullah's team threatens to pull out of election process

Abdullah's team threatened on Sunday to pull out of presidential election process, saying it was suspicious about the work of both the electoral commissions.

Ghani says Taliban won't be elected even 'dogcatcher'

Afghan people won't elect the Taliban even a dogcatcher if they take part in an election, President Ashrhaf Ghani said on Saturday.

Nine drug addicts shot dead in Kabul: police

Nine drug addicts were shot dead in Afghan capital Kabul last night, police said on Sunday.

U.N. chief says new virus poses 'enormous' risks but 'is not out of control'

The U.N. secretary general said Tuesday that the virus outbreak that began in China poses "a very dangerous situation" for the world, but "is not out of control." Speaking in an

Pakistan no longer a militant safe haven, is behind Afghan peace process: Imran Khan

Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan insisted Monday that his country is no longer a militant safe haven, and said his administration fully supports the Afghan peace process. Khan's assertion was, however,

U.S. and Taliban agree to truce, way forward in Afghanistan

The United States and the Taliban have agreed to a temporary truce that, if successful, would open the way for a deal that would bring American troops home from Afghanistan and end 18 years of war. The

U.S. says two soldiers killed, six wounded in Afghanistan 'insider attack'

Two U.S. soldiers were killed and six wounded in a so-called insider attack in eastern Afghanistan's Nangarhar province late Saturday when an Afghan dressed in an Afghan army uniform opened fire, the U.S.

Remains of two U.S. service members retrieved from Afghan air crash site in Taliban territory

A U.S. defense official says the United States has recovered the remains of two American service members killed in the crash of an Air Force plane in Afghanistan. They were the only two people aboard

Taliban say mystery crash in Afghanistan was U.S. military aircraft

A U.S. military aircraft crashed in eastern Afghanistan on Monday, a Taliban spokesman and Afghan journalist affiliated with the militant group said. A U.S. Army spokeswoman declined comment on the

Thousands attend ceremony honoring globally known Japanese doctor murdered in Afghanistan

Some 5,000 people showed up Saturday in the city of Fukuoka to pay their respects at a farewell ceremony for famed Japanese humanitarian aid doctor Tetsu Nakamura, who was murdered in Afghanistan in December. "Our

Rana Think Tank; Flawed election outcome is as dangerous as ‘a parallel state’

AT News KABUL: There exists an overriding conviction among statesmen and political pundits that an election outcome riddled with fraud is as preposterously dangerous as a looming threat of forging a parallel

Election commission declares Ghani winner

AT News KABUL: Afghanistan’s Independent Election Commission on Tuesday declared incumbent president Ashraf Ghani as the winner of the 2019 contested presidential elections with 50.64% of the vote, amid

Taliban reject election results

AT News KABUL: The Taliban group – with whom the US has been engaged to reach a political settlement and end the Afghan conflict – in a statement have opposed the final results of the Afghanistan presidential

Election crisis: Electoral authority declared incumbent President Ghani the winner of contested 2019 presidential poll amid fears of political convulsions. Ghani’s opponent Abdullah has claimed widespread cheating; Abdullah declares victory, vows own gove

AT News Kabul: Presidential candidate Abdullah Abdullah publicly declared himself the winner of September’s disputed presidential elections on Tuesday night, paving the way for a perilous political

Wardak residents demand halt to civilian casualties

AT News KABUL: A number of tribal elders of central Wardak province in a gathering, in Kabul have turned heap towards increase of civilian casualties, asking the government to take tremendous steps in

Police claim Iran armed Taliban with MANPADS

AT News KABUL: Police in the southern province of Uruzgan accuse Iran of assisting arms to the Taliban, claiming that the Islamic Republic had lately provided the insurgents with air defense rockets. Sardar

Watchdog confirms sexual harassment in Logar

AT News KABUL: The Independent Human Rights Commission confirmed the existence of a “child abusing circle” in Logar province by releasing the summary of a report titled ‘Probe of sexual abuse in

After Several Months Delay, Mohammad Ashraf Ghani Announced as Winner of Afghan Presidential Elections

(TKG) — Today, February 18, the Independent Election Commission (IEC) ultimately announced President Mohammad Ashraf Ghani as the winner of the Afghan presidential elections after a five-month delay.

U.S.-Taliban Peace Deal to be Signed by End of February

(TKG) − The U.S. and Taliban peace deal would be signed at the end of February that will pave the way for “intra-Afghan” talks, media quoted a Taliban negotiating member. The U.S. and the Taliban

Suicide Bomb Attack at Religious Rally in Quetta Leaves 7 Killed, Dozens Injured

(TKG) − A suicide bomb attack near a religious rally at the Pakistani city of Quetta on Monday, February 17, killed at least seven people and wounded several others, media quoted Pakistani officials.

Joint Operation by Afghan Forces in Paktika Leaves 2 Militants Killed

(TKG) – Security officials in Paktika announced that during a joint operation by Afghan forces in Barmal district of Paktika province, two militants were killed and one injured. According to the spokesperson

Sarwar Danesh Attends International Conference on 40 Years of Hosting Afghan Refugees in Pakistan

(TKG) − Pakistan's government in collaboration with the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees hosted the “International Conference on 40 Years of Hosting Afghan Refugees: A New Partnership

A Large Number of Taliban Fighters Surrender to Afghan Forces in West

(TKG) – At least 59 members of the Taliban’s group surrendered to Afghan forces in western provinces of Herat and Ghor, officials said. According to Sayed Aqa Hussaini, the spokesperson for the 209th

Police in Azerbaijan Detain Opposition Protesters

(TKG) – According to media reports, police in Azerbaijan detained opposition leaders and “rounded up would-be” protesters arriving at a Baku site to demonstrate against disputed election results.

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,

Afghan Android: Kabul's Robot Waitress

A restaurant in Kabul is offering a unique service for Afghanistan: patrons can be waited on by a robot server known as Timea.

Ghani Reelected President Of Afghanistan, According To Official Results

Afghanistan's Independent Election Commission says official results from the country's September 18 presidential election show incumbent President Ashraf Ghani has been reelected with 50.64 percent of

Afghan Government Says Taliban To Reduce Violence Within Five Days Under Peace Deal

Afghanistan’s Interior Ministry says a reduction in violence agreed to between Taliban fighters and the United States is due to start within the next five days.

Despite Reported Deal At Peace Talks, Taliban Kills Five Afghan Troops In North

Afghan officials say at least five Afghan soldiers were killed when Taliban militants stormed a base in northern Afghanistan, despite expectations for a "reduction in violence" before a U.S.-Taliban

Nine Homeless Drug Users Killed in Afghan Capital

Gunmen have shot dead nine homeless drug users in the Afghan capital, officials said on February 16.

UN Chief To Address Afghan Refugee Conference During Pakistan Visit

United Nations chief Antonio Guterres arrived in Pakistan on February 16 for an official visit during which he will meet with Pakistani leaders and participate in a conference on Afghan refugees, the country’s

Eight Afghan Civilians Killed In Air Strike

Afghan officials say at least eight people were killed in an air strike in the country's east.

Final Official Results Show Afghan President Ghani Reelected To Second Term

Afghanistan's Independent Election Commission (IEC) says final official results from the country's September 28 presidential election shows incumbent President Ashraf Ghani has been reelected to a second

Pakistan Urged To Bring Journalist's Killers To Justice

International media freedom watchdogs are urging Pakistani authorities to ensure that the killing of a journalist whose body was found in an irrigation waterway does not go unpunished.

Tech Giants, Rights Watchdogs Oppose Pakistan’s Social Media Rules

Global Internet giants, rights watchdogs, journalists, and activists have opposed Pakistan’s sweeping new rules for regulating social media.

Despite Reported Deal At Peace Talks, Taliban Kills Five Afghan Troops In North

Afghan officials say at least five Afghan soldiers were killed when Taliban militants stormed a base in northern Afghanistan, despite expectations for a "reduction in violence" before a U.S.-Taliban

Esper: U.S., Taliban Deal On Reducing Violence In Afghanistan 'Promising,' But With Risks

U.S. Defense Secretary Mark Esper said a deal between the United States and the Taliban on a weeklong reduction of violence in Afghanistan "looks very promising," but warned it was not without

NATO Envoy: Afghans Need To Benefit From Reduction In Violence

Nicholas Kay, NATO’s senior civilian representative in Afghanistan, says that both the Afghan security forces and civilians need to see a significant reduction in violence as part of an imminent peace

Afghan Affection: Kabul Embraces Valentine's Day

One of the foreign customs which has been embraced in parts of Afghanistan since the fall of Taliban in 2001 has been showing your love on Valentine's Day. In Kabul, flower and gift shops cater to the

Marking Soviet withdrawal anniversary, Afghans call on Moscow to end interference

Participants at the event named 'Yesterday's assault, today's interference' accused Russia of providing logistical, financial and weaponry support to terrorist groups in Afghanistan.

Ghani re-elected, setting up negotiations to end war with Taliban

The Afghan government under Ghani will have to prepare to meet the Taliban and negotiate a formal peace agreement on behalf of the Afghan people.

New commander of Iran's Quds Force faces major obstacles to success

Brig. Gen. Esmail Qaani has large shoes to fill and is unlikely to be able to contain the growing challenges that the IRGC and its proxies face in regional conflicts, analysts say.

Herat's 1st female district mayor overcomes challenges to serve the people

Susan Ehsan Behboodzadah is the mayor of Injil District in Herat Province, which is leading the way when it comes to women's involvement in civil service.

US secures week-long partial truce with Taliban

The reduction of violence is the next step toward a political settlement.

Peace caravan, Kunduz residents rally for end of war

The peace caravan also plans on organising an event in Kabul comprising residents of all Afghan provinces with the aim of promoting intra-Afgan talks.

'Give up fighting and live': Taliban fighters surrender in Faryab, Nangarhar

Military operations are intensifying against the Taliban across the country, and more and more fighters are facing the reality that giving up is the only option if they want to live.