Afghanistan
Top Democrats ask US spy chiefs for briefing on Russia bounty reports
The New York Times report, which has been confirmed by several American and British media outlets, said that US intelligence concluded that a Russian military...
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UN chief deplores lack of ceasefire during virus
Since the call by Antonio Guterres in March for ceasefires, announcements backing the end of fighting have been made in countries including Afghanistan, the Philippines and Cameroon, but conflicts have continued to rage in Libya, Yemen and elsewhere.
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Afghanistan to free 900 more Taliban prisoners
The pause in fighting, which came into effect on Sunday to mark the Muslim holiday of Eid al-Fitr was, for the most part, holding across the country, officials said.
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Afghan president to free up to 2,000 Taliban prisoners after ceasefire offer
President Ashraf Ghani also said the government was ready to hold peace talks with the Taliban after accepting their offer of a three-day truce over the Eid al-Fitr holiday starting Sunday that marks the end of the Muslim holy fasting month of Ramadan.
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Maternity ward massacre shakes Afghanistan and its peace process
“In my more than 20-year career I have not witnessed such a horrific, brutal act.”
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Four back-to-back bomb explosions rock Kabul: police
The Taliban has not carried out any large attacks in the city since they signed a landmark withdrawal deal with the US in February, meant to pave the way for peace in the country.
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At least 27 killed in attack on Afghan political rally: officials
The attack highlights the glaring lack of security in the heavily fortified Afghan capital just 14 months ahead of the scheduled withdrawal of all foreign forces under an agreement signed on February 29 by the US and the Taliban.
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Uncertainty looms ahead of US-Taliban deal signing
The agreement will likely be heralded as marking the start of a hopeful new era for Afghanistan, which has seen 40 years of conflict.
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US-Taliban breakthrough appears closer as Ghani reports progress
Washington and the insurgents have been locked in gruelling talks that have stretched over more than a year for an agreement that would see the US pull thousands of troops from Afghanistan in a bid to end America's longest war.
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US bombing of Afghanistan hits 10-year high
In 2019 alone, the US dropped 7,423 separate munitions on targets in Afghanistan, where the US has been enmeshed in fighting several militant groups since it invaded the country following the 11 September 2001 attacks.
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More than 130 dead as severe weather hits Pakistan, Afghanistan
At least 93 people died and 76 were injured across Pakistan - with several still missing - while a further 39 were killed in Afghanistan, according to officials in both countries.
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At least 17 killed as extreme cold sweeps across Afghanistan
Afghanistan is no stranger to extreme winter weather, during which various warring groups in the country have historically ceased hostilities, but this year has been particularly harsh, according to the country’s metrological department.
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Over 16,000 complaints filed in Afghan presidential polls
Afghanistan's Independent Election Commission (IEC) announced earlier this week that Ghani had won a slim 50.64% majority in the 28 September poll.
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At least 7 Afghan troops killed in Taliban attack
Taliban spokesman Zabihullah Mujahid said 20 soldiers had been killed in the attack, including a commander.
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Afghanistan's Ghani on track for second term: preliminary poll results
Afghanistan's IEC said Ghani had won 50.64% of the vote, easily besting Abdullah Abdullah, who scored 39.52%, and enough to avoid a second-round runoff.
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Trump makes surprise Afghanistan trip, voices hope for ceasefire
Trump’s visit was his first to Afghanistan since becoming president and came a week after a prisoner swap between Washington and Kabul that has raised hopes for a long-elusive peace deal.
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At least 62 killed in Afghan mosque blast - officials
Witnesses said the roof of the mosque had fallen through after a 'loud' explosion, the nature of which was not immediately clear.
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Three killed, dozens children wounded in Taliban truck blast
The early morning attack happened in Alishing district in eastern Laghman province, said interior ministry spokesman Nasrat Rahimi.
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Attacks, fraud fears dampen turnout in Afghan election
Afghans went to the polls Saturday to vote in the first round of a presidential race that will decide whether President Ashraf Ghani will win a second five-year term.
