Afghanistan: Blast rocks Kabul hotel which is popular among Chinese visitors, casualties feared

Afghanistan: Blast rocks Kabul hotel which is popular among Chinese visitors, casualties feared

Kabul: Casualties are feared as a blast occurred in Afghanistan capital Kabul city on Monday,local media reports said.

by Trans World Features December 12, 2022

Afghanistan: Residents say airstrike kills seven from a family, govt rejects claim

Afghanistan: Residents say airstrike kills seven from a family, govt rejects claim

Kabul, Feb 9 (IBNS): Residents in Afghanistan's Khost province said that at least seven seven members of a family were killed in an airstrike carried out by the nation's security forces.

by IBNS February 09, 2018

Afghanistan: Rocket hits  Indian Embassy in Kabul, no casualty

Afghanistan: Rocket hits Indian Embassy in Kabul, no casualty

Kabul, Jan 16 (IBNS): A rocket landed in the premises of Indian Embassy in Kabul on Monday evening, officials said.

by IBNS January 16, 2018

Afghanistan: Civilian killed during night raid, Parwan governor promises investigation

Afghanistan: Civilian killed during night raid, Parwan governor promises investigation

Kabul, Dec 20 (IBNS): At least one civilian was killed during a joint night raid conducted by Afghan and foreign troops in Parwan province.

by India Blooms News Service December 20, 2017

Afghanistan President Ashraf Ghani visits Uzbekistan to deepen ties between two nations

Afghanistan President Ashraf Ghani visits Uzbekistan to deepen ties between two nations

Tashkent, Dec 5 (IBNS): Bilateral ties between Uzbekistan and Afghanistan are deepening with Afghan President Mohammad Ashraf Ghani arriving in capital Tashkent on an official visit between Dec 4 and Dec 6.

by IBNS December 05, 2017

ISIS-K kills two Afghan soldiers for serving in the military

ISIS-K kills two Afghan soldiers for serving in the military

Kabul, Sep 6 (IBNS): The ISIS-K has executed two brothers for serving in the national army, reports said.

by IBNS September 06, 2017

Afghanistan: At least 24 Taliban and ISIS loyalists killed in airstrikes

Afghanistan: At least 24 Taliban and ISIS loyalists killed in airstrikes

Kabul, Jul 13 (IBNS): At least 24 militants belonging to the Taliban and ISIS were killed in separate airstrikes conducted by the Afghan forces in Kunar province, local Khaama Press reported.

by IBNS July 13, 2017

Afghanistan: Father joins Taliban after murdering teen daughter

Afghanistan: Father joins Taliban after murdering teen daughter

Kabul, Jul 3 (IBNS): In a case of honour killing, a man killed his teenage daughter for eloping with a friend, and later joined the Taliban, local Khaama Press reported.

by IBNS July 03, 2017

At least six insurgents killed in Helmand airstrike

At least six insurgents killed in Helmand airstrike

Kabul, Jun 28 (IBNS): At least 10 casualties, including the death of six insurgents, were recorded following the conclusion of an airstrike, which was carried out by the Afghan military in the country's Helmand province, local Khaama Press reported.

by IBNS June 28, 2017

Taliban release video of American university lecturers, demanding prisoners release

Taliban release video of American university lecturers, demanding prisoners release

Kabul, June 22 (IBNS) : The Taliban insurgents group in Afghanistan released a new video of the kidnapped American University lecturers late on Wednesday, state-run news agency Khaama Press said.

by IBNS June 22, 2017

Dozens killed or injured in Afghanistan car bomb explosion

Dozens killed or injured in Afghanistan car bomb explosion

Kabul, June 22 (IBNS) : Scores of people died or wounded when a car bomb exploded close to a bank in southern Helmand province of Afghanistan early on Thursday, state-run news agency Khaama Press reported.

by IBNS June 22, 2017

Pakistani militias fighting along with ISIS loyalists in Afghanistan

Pakistani militias fighting along with ISIS loyalists in Afghanistan

Kabul, June 16 (IBNS) : The provincial director of the National Directorate of Security (NDS) in Nangarhar General Abdul Saboor Sabit said the Pakistani militias are actively participating in the fight alongside the ISIS loyalists in this province,Afghanistan's state-run news agency Khaama Press reported.

by IBNS June 16, 2017

Afghanistan: UN Mission urges restraint amid ongoing violent protests in Kabul

Afghanistan: UN Mission urges restraint amid ongoing violent protests in Kabul

New York, June 3(Just Earth News): The United Nations envoy for Afghanistan on Friday called on protesters on the street of the nation's capital to use restraint and avoid violence, while expressing his understanding of their frustration over a string of terrorist attacks that have killed hundreds of civilians in recent months.

by IBNS June 03, 2017

Afghanistan: Explosion rocks Kabul, casualties feared

Afghanistan: Explosion rocks Kabul, casualties feared

Kabul, May 31 (IBNS): A heavy explosion has rocked Kabul on Wednesday morning, local Khaama Press reported.

by IBNS May 31, 2017

Ex-Afghan MP wounded in an attack in Kabul city

Ex-Afghan MP wounded in an attack in Kabul city

Kabul, May 24 (IBNS) : A former lawmaker of the Lower House of the Parliament, Wolesi Jirga, Najibullah Kabuli was wounded in an attack in Kabul city late on Tuesday night, Afghanistan's state-run Khaama Press said.

by IBNS May 24, 2017

Ten ISIS militants, including four leader, killed in Afghanistan

Ten ISIS militants, including four leader, killed in Afghanistan

Kabul, May 24 (IBNS) : At least ten militants affiliated with the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS) terrorist groups offshoot in Afghanistan, ISIS Khurasan, were killed during the ongoing counter-terrorism operations in eastern Nangarhar province of Afghanistan.

by IBNS May 24, 2017

23 militants killed in US airstrikes in Afghanistan

23 militants killed in US airstrikes in Afghanistan

Kabul, May 18 (IBNS) : At least 23 militants were killed in airstrikes conducted by the US forces in southern Helmand province of Afghanistan.

by IBNS May 18, 2017

Afghanistan : At least 15 anti-Government militants killed

Afghanistan : At least 15 anti-Government militants killed

Afghanistan,May 16 (IBNS) : At least 15 anti-government armed militants were killed during the ongoing Silab-5 operations in eastern Laghman province of Afghanistan, the state-run Khaama Press said.

by IBNS May 16, 2017

Afghanistan bolsters defence, adds four-new light attack aircraft

Afghanistan bolsters defence, adds four-new light attack aircraft

Kabul, Mar 21 (IBNS): Bolstering its defence, the Afghan Air Force has added four new light-attack aircraft in its armour, local Khaama Press reported.

by IBNS March 21, 2017

Pakistan cannot dictate terms on Durand Line, says former Afghan President Karzai

Pakistan cannot dictate terms on Durand Line, says former Afghan President Karzai

Kabul, Mar 6 (IBNS): Pakistan has no legal authority to dictate terms on Durand Line, said former Afghan President Hamid Karzai, according to media reports on Monday.

by India Blooms News Service March 06, 2017

Afghanistan: Taliban leader among five casualties in US drone strike

Afghanistan: Taliban leader among five casualties in US drone strike

Kabul, Mar 1 (IBNS): At least five militants, including a Taliban leader, were among casualties in a drone strike, local Khaama Press reported.

by IBNS March 01, 2017

Afghanistan: At least 15 Taliban militants killed in two airstrikes

Afghanistan: At least 15 Taliban militants killed in two airstrikes

Kabul, Feb 21 (IBNS): At least 15 Taliban militants were killed in two separate airstrikes conducted by the Afghanistan government in the country's Helmand province, local Khaama Press reported.

by IBNS February 21, 2017

Afghanistan: US airstrike kills at least 12 ISIS militants

Afghanistan: US airstrike kills at least 12 ISIS militants

Kabul, Feb 21 (IBNS): At least 12 ISIS militants were killed in an airstrike conducted by the US in Afghanistan's Nangarhar province, local Khaama Press reported.

by IBNS February 21, 2017

Terrorists attackPakistani border post: ISPR

Terrorists attackPakistani border post: ISPR

Islamabad, Feb 17 (IBNS): Terrorists have attacked Pakistani border post in Khyber Agency from 'Afghanistan side', ISPR said on Friday.

by IBNS February 17, 2017

Football: Otto Pfister assumes post as new Afghan coach

Football: Otto Pfister assumes post as new Afghan coach

Kabul, Feb 13 (IBNS): German Otto Pfister has assumed role as the new coach of the Afghanistan national football team, local Khaama Press reported.

by IBNS February 13, 2017

Afghanistan: UN mission expresses grave concern at high civilian casualties in Helmand

Afghanistan: UN mission expresses grave concern at high civilian casualties in Helmand

New York, Feb 13 (Just Earth News): The UN Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) on Sunday expressed its grave concern at the recent escalation of violence in Helmand province, which reportedly claimed the lives of at least 25 civilians, mostly women and children, and injured many more.

by IBNS February 13, 2017

Afghanistan: UN condemns deadly suicide attack in Kabul near Supreme Court

Afghanistan: UN condemns deadly suicide attack in Kabul near Supreme Court

New York, Feb 8 (Just Earth News): The United Nations condemned on Tuesdays suicide attack outside the Supreme Court complex in the Afghan capital, Kabul, and stressed that those behind the deadly bombing must be held to account.

by India Blooms News Service February 08, 2017

Afghanistan: Five Taliban hideouts destroyed in anti-terror operations

Afghanistan: Five Taliban hideouts destroyed in anti-terror operations

Kabul, Feb 3 (IBNS): At least five Taliban hideouts have been destroyed in joint military raids in Afghanistan, local Khaama Press reported.

by IBNS February 03, 2017

Afghanistan: Five ISIS militants killed in drone strike

Afghanistan: Five ISIS militants killed in drone strike

Kabul, Feb 2 (IBNS): At least five ISIS militants have been killed in a drone strike in Afghanistan's Nangarhar province, local Khaama Press reported.

by IBNS February 02, 2017

Afghanistan: At least 10 ISIS and Lashkar-e-Islam militants killed

Afghanistan: At least 10 ISIS and Lashkar-e-Islam militants killed

Kabul, Jan 28 (IBNS): At least 10 ISIS and Lashkar-e-Islam militants have been killed in Afghanistan's Nangarhar province.

by India Blooms News Service January 28, 2017