Afghanistan

China seeks stronger role in Afghan peace process

Jul 31, 2019 10:24

As part of China’s global outreach program, its efforts to showcase interest and ability to mediate in conflict zones has increased in the last decade. To some degree, this posture has been significantly influenced by China’s desire to stand out in global affairs on par with the United States.
US folly in Afghanistan and media complicity

Jul 31, 2019 05:07

Washington is messing up the situation in Afghanistan when the only solution to unending war of the past 18 years is American withdrawal from this beleaguered South Asian country, where the US cannot win.
Bomb kills 34 civilians in Afghanistan

Jul 31, 2019 04:45

A roadside bomb in Afghanistan has killed at least 34 people and wounded 10 others, with the casualties being mostly women and children.
Iranian energy minister visits Kabul

Jul 31, 2019 01:42

Iran's Energy Minister Reza Ardakanian has visited Kabul in order to discuss the expansion of bilateral ties and to exchange views on subjects of mutual interest.
Two American soldiers killed in apparent insider attack in Afghanistan

Jul 30, 2019 03:07

Two American soldiers have been killed in an apparent insider attack in Afghanistan’s southern province of Kandahar.
Scores of casualties as Ghani's running mate escapes attack

Jul 29, 2019 05:21

A huge blast has left scores of people dead and injured in Afghanistan's capital city Kabul.
Afghan president’s running mate injured in Kabul attack

Jul 28, 2019 14:51

Afghan President Ashraf Ghani’s running mate in upcoming elections has been wounded in an explosion that targeted his office in the Afghan capital, Kabul, and that killed at least two people.
Afghan presidential elections campaign kicks off

Jul 28, 2019 12:34

Afghanistan is getting ready to hold the fourth presidential elections since the ouster of the Taliban back in 2001.
Taliban: No direct talks with government as long as foreign troops do not leave Afghanistan

Jul 28, 2019 06:22

The Taliban have announced that they will not hold direct talks with the Afghan government and rejected a statement from a senior minister about plans to hold such a meeting in the next two weeks.
The situation is getting worse in Afghanistan

Jul 28, 2019 05:49

US Donald Trump’s presidency has gotten so much attention that America’s war on Afghanistan, now in its 18th year, has received only passing notice. Not anymore.