Afghanistan

Afghans denounce Biden's decision on distributing half of Afghanistan's assets among 9/11 victims

Feb 15, 2022 05:04

US president has signed an order allowing half of the $7 billion in frozen assets from Afghanistan's central bank to be reserved for the 9/11 victims. Afghans condemn the move as oppressive and call for the entire amount to be unfrozen for saving Afghan people’s lives.
Iran unhappy with amount of water released by Afghanistan: Official

Feb 14, 2022 02:27

An Iranian Energy Ministry official says the ruling Taliban group in Afghanistan have failed to release enough water from a major dam on the Helmand River to comply with terms of a treaty that dates back to nearly five decades ago.
Afghanistan’s Central Bank blasts US plan to seize frozen assets as 'injustice' to Afghans

Feb 13, 2022 10:09

Afghanistan's Central Bank has condemned a recent decision by the United States to seize billions of dollars of frozen Afghan funds to pay the claimants of the September 11, 2001 attacks.
In blocking funds, US ‘stealing’ Afghan assets to compensate 9/11 claimants: Taliban

Feb 12, 2022 08:10

The Taliban government in Afghanistan has condemned as "theft" and a sign of "moral decay" a recent decision by the United States to use billions of dollars of frozen Afghan assets to compensate the claimants of the September 11, 2001 attacks.
Explosion at mosque kills one, wounds 7 in northern Afghanistan

Feb 12, 2022 03:48

An explosion at a mosque has killed at least one Afghan and wounded seven others in the northern province of Badghis, a Taliban official says.
Afghans celebrate 43rd anniversary of Iran's Islamic Revolution

Feb 11, 2022 02:41

Afghans mark the 43rd anniversary of Iran's Islamic Revolution by organizing different events. They view the victory of the Revolution as the beginning of a new era in the Muslim world, inspiring people to seek freedom.
Cross-border attacks threaten to mar Pakistan-Afghan ties

Feb 09, 2022 09:17

Pakistan has laid to rest its soldiers killed in a recent terrorist attack. Over the past two weeks, at least 22 Pakistani security officials and soldiers have lost their lives in multiple terrorist attacks.
Pneumonia cases soaring in Afghanistan, killing children: NGO

Feb 03, 2022 11:07

Pneumonia cases in Afghanistan are soaring, killing children, who are unable to access healthcare facilities, the UK-based international NGO Save the Children says.
Iran, Qatar discuss Afghanistan

Feb 03, 2022 09:10

Special envoys representing Iran and Qatar weighed plans for cooperation between the two countries on the issues relating to Afghanistan.
Afghan health system on brink of collapse due to sanctions

Feb 03, 2022 03:37

The health care system in Afghanistan is on the verge of collapse amid rising COVID-19 cases. The Taliban blame the sanctions imposed on the war-torn country by the US for the current crisis.