Afghanistan

Roadside bomb kills one, wounds 20 in Afghanistan's Jalalabad

Jun 20, 2019 07:56

A roadside bomb targeted a pro-government militia vehicle in Afghanistan's eastern city of Jalalabad on Thursday, June 20, killing at least one civilian, local officials said.
Iran’s Zarif hails ‘excellent meetings’ in Rouhani’s regional tour

Jun 17, 2019 02:25

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif highlighted the country’s “active diplomacy” and said President Hassan Rouhani had “excellent meetings” with his Tajik and Turkish counterparts as well as the Emir of Qatar and other leaders during visits to Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan.
President Rouhani: US should leave region

Jun 16, 2019 01:59

The president of Iran denounced the US destructive role in West Asia, stressing that Americans ought to leave the region in order for regional security and stability to materialize.
Security of Iran, Afghanistan interrelated: Rouhani

Jun 16, 2019 01:50

President Hassan Rouhani highlighted the country’s support for peace and stability in Afghanistan, saying security of the two neighbors are closely linked.
Bomber hits police vehicle in east Afghanistan, 9 killed

Jun 13, 2019 14:09

A bomber on foot has targeted a police vehicle in Afghanistan's eastern province of Nangarhar, killing at least nine people and injuring more than a dozen others, local officials say.
Hundreds of US infantry soldiers mobilizing for deployment to Afghanistan

Jun 09, 2019 03:41

Hundreds of US infantry soldiers are to be mobilized this summer prior to being deployed to Afghanistan in support of the US-led ‘Operation Freedom Sentinel,’ purportedly billed as the continuation of “the global war on terrorism.”
ICC prosecutor challenges court's rejection of probe into US war crimes in Afghanistan

Jun 08, 2019 07:51

The International Criminal Court's (ICC) chief prosecutor has filed an appeal challenging the court's rejection of a probe into war crimes in Afghanistan by invading US forces, local Afghan troops as well as Taliban and other militant groups.
Deadly blast rips through bus in Afghan capital

Jun 03, 2019 10:09

At least five people have been killed in a bomb attack that targeted a bus carrying Afghan government employees in the capital, Kabul.
Reports of casualties after blasts rock Afghan capital

Jun 02, 2019 07:15

Three successive blasts have rocked the Afghan capital Kabul, leaving one person dead and 17 others wounded.
US special envoy to Afghanistan to talk peace with Taliban militants

Jun 02, 2019 02:50

The US envoy for "peace in Afghanistan" reportedly plans to meet with representatives of the Taliban militant group later this month during an international tour to promote the peace talks opposed by the Afghan government.