Afghanistan

Strong earthquake hits northern Afghanistan, Pakistan

Mar 22, 2023 02:29

A strong earthquake lasting for at least 30 seconds was felt across much of Afghanistan, Pakistan and parts of India Tuesday night, with the United States Geological Survey putting the magnitude at 6.5.
Nowruz in Afghanistan: A celebration of hope, resilience

Mar 21, 2023 03:01

Afghanistan has been celebrating Nowruz, the Persian New Year for centuries. It is usually a colorful and joyous festival, welcoming spring and a new life.
Taliban attack Daesh hideouts in N Afghanistan, kill terrorists

Mar 19, 2023 05:36

Afghanistan’s ruling Taliban say they have conducted “a crushing operation” against the Daesh hideouts in the northern city of Mazar-i-Sharif, killing members of the Takfiri terrorist group.
Afghan couples marry in mass wedding to promote Islamic culture

Mar 12, 2023 02:43

The 15th of Shaban, a month in the Islamic calendar, marks the birth anniversary of Imam Mahdi (May God hasten his reappearance), the last Shias' Imam. It is one of the most celebrated occasions in Afghanistan and the rest of the Islamic world. It is an occasion when most marriages take place. In one of the festivities, more than 30 couples tied the knot in a mass wedding in Kabul.
Iran censures terrorist attack on journalists in northern Afghanistan

Mar 11, 2023 11:04

Iran has condemned a bomb attack at a cultural center during an event for journalists in Afghanistan's northern city of Mazar-i-Sharif.
UN: Malnutrition surges among mothers in Afghanistan

Mar 10, 2023 05:04

This year’s International Women’s Day has seen the United Nations raising the alarm about the situation of women in Afghanistan. UNICEF has announced that the number of malnourished pregnant and breastfeeding women in the country has increased by 49 percent.
Taliban governor of Afghan province killed in bomb attack

Mar 09, 2023 08:50

The Taliban governor of Afghanistan's northern province of Balkh, known for fighting against the Takfiri Daesh terrorist group, has been killed in a bomb attack.
Iran warns against 'politicization' of aid required by Afghan people

Mar 09, 2023 04:15

Iran's ambassador to the United Nations warns against withholding the humanitarian aid that is direly needed by millions of people in Afghanistan, for political purposes.
Opening of Iran-Afghanistan trade center in Kabul

Mar 06, 2023 11:37

Iran-Afghanistan permanent trade center has been opened in the capital Kabul. The center is in line with the two countries’ policies of expanding bilateral ties and connecting business people of the two neighboring states.
Banning women's education in Afghanistan is playing with future of nation

Mar 05, 2023 03:26

The Ministry of Higher Education in Afghanistan has recently announced the start of the new academic year for male students only. It begins on March 6th. This is while there is still no mention of when and if education would be accessible to girls in the country again. People believe women must enjoy their right to education.