Afghanistan

After 19 years it’s time to police your own country – Trump tells Afghanistan ahead of planned withdrawal of troops

US President Donald Trump has doubled down on his initial plans to withdraw the…

Coronavirus: Iran’s death toll reaches 724 as Afghanistan confirms 5 new case

Iran's death toll from the new coronavirus has reached 724, with 113 new deaths…

Afghanistan swears in two Presidents

Afghanistan’s president-elect Ashraf Ghani and his election rival, Abdullah Abdullah, took part in parallel…

Pakistani anti-military activist released after bail

A Pakistani activist who leads a popular movement to force the country’s military to…

U.S. demands ‘demonstrable evidence’ from Taliban before possible deal

U.S. Secretary of State, Mike Pompeo, on Monday demanded “demonstrable evidence” from the Taliban…

Mosque blast injures 10 in Afghanistan’s Northern Province

No fewer than 10 people were injured as an explosion rocked a mosque in…

Journalist, woman’s rights campaigner, killed days after speaking out on being threatened

An Afghan journalist and woman’s rights campaigner, Mena Mangal, just days after speaking out…