Blast rocks Kabul govt compound in ongoing attack, officials say
36 Taliban militants including six commanders killed by Afghan forces during the past 24 hours: MoD spokesman
Pakistan FM briefed Afghan leadership on recent efforts for peace and reconciliation in Afghanistan and apprised them on efforts Pakistan was undertaking for bringing synergy among other regional and int'l stakeholders to facilitate an intra-Afghan dialogue: Pakistan statement
ISIS-K group member joins peace process in Achin district of Nangarhar
Afghan President Ashraf Ghani replaces two of the country's top security chiefs with staunch anti-Taliban officials, in a major shake-up days after US President Donald Trump's decision to slash troop numbers in the country
At least Four suspected Taliban militants were killed in a US drone strike in western Farah province of Afghanistan, reports.
1 year agoThe US and NATO Forces Commander in Afghanistan Gen. Scott Miller in a meeting with Nangarhar governor said that even with – a possible – troop reduction in Afghanistan, they are still able to support Afghan forces.
Sen. Graham calls for congressional hearings on Syria troop withdrawal: "It is imperative Congress hold hearings on withdrawal decision in Syria - and potentially Afghanistan - to understand implications to our national security . Need answers now."
1 year agoGeneral Sir Nick Carter, Chief of the Defence Staff, recently visited UK troops in Afghanistan contributing to @NATO @ResoluteSupport mission, training, advising and assisting Afghan National Security Forces
Taliban fighters dismantled a police base in Faizabad and captured 9 personnel alive. This is a major attack in a long time in Badakhshan's capital.
In reaction to reports on a possible withdrawal of US troops from Afghanistan, President Ghani's spokesman Haroon Chakhansuri says troops pull-out will not affect security situation in the country.
The Trump administration is considering a substantial drawdown of the roughly 14,000 American troops in Afghanistan
Afghanistan: Four people have been reportedly killed and three others injured in a mortar explosion in Chesht-e-Sharif District of Herat Province.
Amaq reports about clashes Khurasan with Taliban in Nangarhar although they claimed that ISKP killed Taliban fighter. Second ISKP claim regards assassination of NDS operative in Kabul
1 year agoResidents of the Baghlan-i-Markazi district of northern Baghlan province on Wednesday protested against the new district mayor and blocked a road
1 year agoBike bomb safely detonated near Herat
1 year agoNew batch of Taliban fighters graduated in northern Afghanistan
ISIS claims targeted assassination on an Afghan Army officer in Kabul. Local sources confirm IS killer was disguised in Afghan military uniform
8 Taliban, 3 ANA soldiers killed in Zabul battle
The spokesman says the US military presence in Afghanistan remains conditions-based, and that that is the cornerstone of the administration's strategy.
Robert Palladino, a spokesperson for US Department of State, says the meetings in Abu Dhabi are part of US efforts to promote an intra-Afghan dialogue towards ending the conflict in Afghanistan.
Islamic State Claims Assassinating An Intelligence Officer In Kabul.
1 year agoAfghan Taliban agree to announce 6-month ceasefire if they are allowed to choose the leader of interim government in Afghanistan, Taliban delegation told US envoy Khalilzad Pakistan delegation in UAE has asked Taliban to accept two US army bases in Afghanistan
Afghan commandos kill Bilal Zadran, Taliban's Red Unit commander for Ghazni, Paktia, Paktika, Khost and Logar: defense ministry's spokesman
Taliban representative to Khalilzad: by targeting civilians and blind bombardments you want to put pressure on Taliban or Afghan nation All targets are introduced by Afghan government, Khalilzad replied.
The coming Afghan presidential elections and the peace process are two separate things: EU
Taliban said their negotiators reiterated demand for end to 'foreign invasion' in talks with the US officials in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). Taliban rejected talks with the Afghan government. Talks will continue for the second day, too.
1 year agoPresident Trump tweeted Sunday morning that he will be reviewing the case of a former U.S. Army Green Beret who has been charged with the murder of a suspected Taliban bomb maker.
1 year agoHeratis cast doubts on Aryun's victory in elections
Explosion in Kabul's PD5 was due to detonation of mortar round by MoD team, no casualties or damages: Interior Ministry
