Afghan carpet industry facing major challenges: ACCI

Afghanistan’s Chamber of Commerce and Investment (ACCI) said on Sunday that the Afghan carpet industry is facing numerous challenges despite the foreign aid that has been...

UNAMA warns of ‘unprecedented’ civilian deaths if violence is not stopped

The United Nations Assistance Mission in Afganistan warned Monday it is concerned about the increasing number of reports of killing, ill-treatment, persecution and discrimination in communities...

US offers further air support to Afghan troops amid Taliban offensive

The United States will continue to carry out airstrikes to support Afghan forces facing attack from the insurgent Taliban, a regional U.S. commander said on Sunday...

Sola: Ongoing fierce clashes, peace efforts discussed

Tahawol: Reactions on Rome summit about Afghanistan discussed

Morning News Show: Calls for ceasefire in Afghanistan discussed

Zerbena: Decline in use of Afghan currency in trade discussed

Five security force members ‘brutally killed’ in Kabul: Sources

Five security personnel were “brutally” killed by Taliban militants in Shakar Dara district of Kabul, sources said Sunday. The incident reportedly took place in the Haji...

China and Pakistan call for ceasefire in Afghanistan

Pakistan and China on Saturday called on all Afghan stakeholders to agree to a ceasefire and work together to achieve an inclusive peace agreement and political...

Abdullah says ‘Talibanization’ of the country not possible

Abdullah Abdullah, Chairman of the High Council for National Reconciliation, says that the Taliban cannot impose their “will” on the people of Afghanistan through military force....

Ghazni residents tell of horrors during Taliban siege

A number of families, who have fled their homes due to ongoing clashes in the Malistan district of Ghazni province and taken refuge in Kabul said...

Russia to help Tajikistan boost security along border with Afghanistan

Russia on Friday pledged to help Tajikistan build a new outpost on the Tajik-Afghan border and announced the two countries would hold major drills next month,...

Organizer of Kabul’s Eid rocket attack arrested

Kabul police said Sunday the mastermind behind the rocket attack on Eid al-Adha has been arrested by the police’s Special Forces unit. According to the ministry...

Afghanistan’s Yavari falls out in first round of shooting event

The Afghanistan National Olympic Committee said Sunday Mahdi Yavari, scored 601.4 points in the first round of the 10 meter rifle shooting event at the Olympics...

Peru socialist Castillo confirmed president after lengthy battle over results

Peru’s electoral authority on Monday named socialist Pedro Castillo as the country’s next president, having officially won the June 6 runoff against right-wing candidate Keiko Fujimori,...

First task for Afghan forces is to slow Taliban’s momentum: Austin

U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin said on Saturday that the Afghan security forces’ first job was to make sure they could slow the Taliban’s momentum before...

First task for Afghan forces is to slow Taliban’s momentum: Austin

U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin said on Saturday that the Afghan security forces’ first job was to make sure they could slow the Taliban’s momentum before...

Universities to reopen once students and staff have been vaccinated

The Afghan government announced Saturday that the ministries of public health, higher education and education have agreed that class-based lectures for university and college students will...

Morning News Show Part 1: Doubts on Taliban and Govt’s intention for peace discussed



Govt rolls out curfew in 31 provinces to curb Taliban activities

The Afghan government announced Saturday it has imposed a curfew in 31 provinces around the country in a bid to curb Taliban activity. According to the...