Afghanistan

Afghanistan seizes 156 sacks of bomb-making material

Jun 10, 2018 14:53

Afghan security forces have seized 156 sacks of ammonium nitrate from the back of a vegetable truck coming from Pakistan, local officials say.
Foreign Ministry welcomes Eid al-Fitr ceasefire in Afghanistan

Jun 09, 2018 15:58

Foreign Ministry Spokesman of the Islamic Republic of Iran, Bahram Qassemi has welcomed the Afghan government's decision to announce a ceasefire with the Taliban on the occasion of Eid al-Fitr Muslim holidays in the war-stricken country.
Iran spares no effort to boost Afghan security: President Rouhani

Jun 09, 2018 15:56

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani says a secure and stable Afghanistan is essential to regional security and development, emphasizing that the Islamic Republic will spare no effort to promote lasting peace in the war-ravaged country.
Afghan government welcomes Taliban agreement to ceasefire for Eid

Jun 09, 2018 15:53

The deputy spokesman for the Afghan president has welcomed the Taliban’s agreement to a government ceasefire proposal for Eid al-Fitr, expressing hope that the decision can lead to lasting peace.
Taliban agree to ceasefire with Afghan forces for Eid al-Fitr

Jun 09, 2018 12:14

The Taliban have agreed to a ceasefire with the Afghan government for Eid al-Fitr, which marks the end of the Muslim fasting month of Ramadan.
Australia's special units accused of war crimes in Afghanistan

Jun 08, 2018 09:46

A report says Australia’s Special Forces have been accused of committing war crimes in Afghanistan and having a "disregard for human life" in the war-torn country.
Afghanistan declares truce with Taliban for Eid al-Fitr

Jun 07, 2018 07:41

Afghanistan has announced a week-long ceasefire with the Taliban militant group for Eid al-Fitr, which marks the end of the holy fasting month of Ramadan.
UAE to send troops to Afghanistan on ‘training’ mission

Jun 06, 2018 08:22

The United Arab Emirates (UAE) is to send troops to Afghanistan for what is said to be a training and support mission in the war-torn country.
Pakistani Pashtun activists killed in Taliban attack, ensuing police operation

Jun 04, 2018 09:40

Several Pashtun ethnic activists have been killed in an attack by the Taliban and a following police operation in Pakistan’s border region of South Waziristan.
Iran slams terrorist attack in Afghan capital

Jun 04, 2018 09:37

Foreign Ministry Spokesman Bahram Qassemi has strongly condemned the recent terrorist attack near a gathering of top clerics in the Afghan capital of Kabul, which killed at least eight people.