Afghanistan
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Three people were arrested in Kunduz on drug trafficking charges
Local Taliban officials in Kunduz say they have arrested three people on charges of smuggling 300 kilograms of opium into…
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Four people were arrested in Kandahar on charges of killing two children
Local Taliban officials in Kandahar say four people have been arrested for killing two children in the province. Mohammad Asif…
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The presidents of Russia and Tajikistan expressed concern about ISIS influence in Afghanistan
The presidents of Russia and Tajikistan, in a telephone conversation about Afghanistan, expressed concern over the influence of ISIS in…
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A mortar shell exploded in Nangarhar, killing a child
Local officials in Nangarhar say a child has been killed in a mortar shell blast in the province. According to…
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The Taliban summoned Iranian embassy officials
Following reports of ill-treatment of Afghan refugees in Iran, the Taliban Foreign Ministry has summoned Iran’s embassy officials. Hafiz Zia…
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The Taliban denied reports of a US airstrike on the group in Helmand
The Taliban have denied reports of US forces bombing the group’s weapons depot in Helmand province. Enamullah Samangani, the Taliban’s…
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UNESCO calls for immediate reopening of girls’ schools in Afghanistan
UNESCO representatives from 50 countries, including Britain and Finland, called for the immediate reopening of schools for girls in Afghanistan.…
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The 21st package of humanitarian cash has arrived in Kabul
The 21st package of $ 32 million has arrived in Kabul today following the sending of humanitarian cash to Afghanistan.…
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Badakhshan University students protest their beating by the Taliban
Badakhshan University students took to the streets to protest their beating by Taliban insurgents. The students say that the Taliban’s…
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The body of a teenage boy was found in Kandahar
Security officials in Kandahar say the body of a teenager has been found in the city center. Mohammad Asif Jalali,…
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