Afghanistan

Afghan police confiscate tonnes of bomb-making chemical in Kabul

Sep 29, 2020 05:59

Afghan police have confiscated a massive amount of sodium nitrate in the capital, Kabul, a chemical compound used in the making of car bombs and improvised explosive devices.
Iran envoy holds talks with German, Uzbek diplomats on Afghanistan

Sep 29, 2020 03:46

Iran’s Special Envoy for Afghanistan Mohammad Ebrahim Taherian held telephone conversations with the Uzbek president's special envoy as well as Germany's envoy for Afghanistan.
Taliban massacre 28 police officers in southern Afghanistan

Sep 24, 2020 05:42

At least 28 Afghan police officers are massacred by the Taliban militants at security checkpoints in southern Afghanistan.
Dozens of Afghan soldiers have been killed in clashes with Taliban since peace talks began

Sep 22, 2020 03:45

At least 57 members of Afghanistan’s security forces have lost their lives and dozens of others sustained injuries in clashes with the Taliban militants across the country over the past week, amid long-awaited peace talks between the two sides.
Dozens of Taliban fighters killed in twin airstrikes in Afghanistan's Kunduz

Sep 20, 2020 04:58

Afghan government forces have carried out two airstrikes on a Taliban base in the northeastern province of Kunduz, killing dozens of militants, officials said.
Pakistan plans to set up six markets along Iran border

Sep 18, 2020 11:32

Pakistan will establish 18 markets along its border with Iran and Afghanistan, according to a statement from Pakistan.
Dozens killed in fighting as intra-Afghan talks continue in Doha

Sep 18, 2020 01:57

Fierce fighting between Afghan forces and the Taliban has resulted in dozens of casualties in a restive eastern province as negotiators from both warring sides pushed ahead with talks in the Qatari capital, Doha.
Nearly 50 Afghans killed in Taliban attacks over last week

Sep 14, 2020 04:00

A statement released by Afghanistan’s Defense Ministry says that the Taliban militants have carried out several attacks and bombings across 22 out of 34 provinces of the country on Saturday night alone.
Afghan forces, Taliban clash as Doha peace talks continue

Sep 13, 2020 12:25

Peace talks between Afghan government and the Taliban were held for the 2nd day, but reports of ongoing violent clashes back in Afghanistan are stark reminder of obstacles ahead.
Withdrawal of foreign troops, inevitable prerequisite for Afghan peace, security: Iran

Sep 12, 2020 13:25

Iran has welcomed the launch of long-delayed direct talks between the Afghan government and the Taliban militant group in the Qatari capital of Doha, underlining the need for “responsible” withdrawal of foreign forces from Afghanistan as an essential prerequisite for peace and security in the war-torn country.