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UNSC condemns continued attacks targeting civilians in Afghanistan
United Nations: The UN Security Council has condemned “in the strongest terms” the continued heinous terrorist attacks targeting civilians in Afghanistan. The council issued a press statement to condemn the terrorist attacks,…
- Afghanistan
Afghans celebrate Eid amid heightened security
Kabul: Amid heightened security in the wake of recent terror attacks, people all across Afghanistan celebrated Eid-al-Fitr, which is also the first since the Taliban took over the country last August. Although…
- World
Explosion at Kabul mosque kills at least 10 people
Kabul: A powerful blast targeted a mosque in Kabul on Friday, killing at least 10 people and wounding several others, security officials confirmed, media reports said. The blast took place in the…
- Afghanistan
Taliban offers odd-even scheme to educate girls and boys in Afghanistan
New Delhi: Afghanistan’s rulers, the Taliban, have designed a new formula , which apparently conforms to their puritan religious norms, of educating boys and girls. Girls will go to university on Monday,…
- Middle East
Iran’s President condemns attack in Afghanistan
Tehran: Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi on Saturday condemned the bomb attacks in Afghanistan in which several people including children were killed in Kunduz city. According to the Iranian presidency, Raisi told a…
- Middle East
UAE provides 30 tons of food supplies to Afghanistan
Dubai: Amid the deteriorating humanitarian situation in Afghanistan, the UAE has provided 30 tons of food supplies to the troubled country. The aircraft carrying the food materials arrived in Kabul on Monday.…
- World
Six people killed, dozens injured as blasts hit near schools in western Kabul
Kabul: Six people were killed and dozens injured as a result of two explosions on the territory of schools in western Kabul, a local source told Sputnik on Tuesday. The first blast…
- Pakistan
Pakistan’s relationship with Taliban now on the edge
Islamabad: It appears that after several months of failed efforts to deal with TTP, Islamabad’s relationship with the Taliban government is now on the edge, the media reported. Many observers had already…
- World
Afghanistan warns Pakistan of dire consequences after airstrikes
Kabul: Deputy Minister of Information and Culture and Chief Spokesperson of the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan Zabiullah Mujahid condemned Pakistan’s recent airstrikes on Khost and Kunar provinces in the strongest terms adding…
- Middle East
Iran calls for inclusive government in Afghanistan
Tehran: Iran has called for the creation of an inclusive government in Afghanistan, local media reported. “We also consider the recognition of the interim government of Afghanistan conditional on the formation of…
- Middle East
Iran seeks protection of its diplomatic missions in Afghanistan
Tehran: Tehran has sought protection of its diplomatic missions in Afghanistan and “necessary guarantees” for the safe operation of its diplomatic offices in the country following rallies held by Afghans in various provinces…
- World
Afghanistan receives fresh batch of humanitarian cash aid
Kabul: Afghanistan received a fresh batch of $32 million in humanitarian cash aid on Thursday, the country’s central bank Da Afghanistan Bank (DBA) has confirmed. “As part of series of humanitarian aid…
- Sports
Rashid Khan starts his personal merchandise to focus on charity
New Delhi: Former captain of Afghanistan cricket team and Lucknow Super Giants spinner Rashid Khan has announced his personal venture RK 19, merchandising brand. Rashid Khan said that in conjunction with every…
- Afghanistan
Taliban supreme leader bans poppy cultivation in Afghanistan
Kabul: In a decree issued on Sunday, Taliban supreme leader Haibatullah Akhundzada banned the cultivation of opium poppy and opium trade in Afghanistan. “As per the decree of the supreme leader of…
- World
US announces additional humanitarian aid of USD 204 million for Afghans
Washington: The United States on Thursday (local time) announced an additional USD 204 million in humanitarian aid for Afghanistan, bringing the total donated since its withdrawal in August last year to USD…
