Afghanistan

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.
US sanctions caused mass civilian deaths in Iraq. Afghan civilians are up next (2)

Feb 12, 2022 07:59

The Biden administration is ignoring desperate pleas from humanitarian organizations and UN human rights bodies, choosing instead to maintain policies virtually guaranteed to cause mass starvation and death of civilians, especially children.
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.
US sanctions caused mass civilian deaths in Iraq. Afghan civilians are up next (1)

Feb 11, 2022 05:18

The Biden administration is ignoring desperate pleas from humanitarian organizations and UN human rights bodies, choosing instead to maintain policies virtually guaranteed to cause mass starvation and death of civilians, especially children.
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.
$778 billion and counting: Who's paying for all this Pentagon waste? (2)

Feb 07, 2022 11:02

It can't be emphasized enough just how many taxpayer dollars are now being showered on the Pentagon.
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.