Afghanistan

Afghan president-elect Ashraf Ghani Ahmadzai

Blast at Afghan President's election rally kills 24; Ashraf Ghani unharmed

While no group has claimed responsibility for the attacks, the Taliban had stated that they would intensify attacks against Afghan and foreign forces in a bid to stop people from voting.

Sep 17, 2019

Afghan peace process: US Secretary of State declines to sign 'risky' deal with Taliban

The deal, if approved by Trump, would start the withdrawal of some 5,400 US troops, which is roughly one-third of total forces present in Afghanistan.

Sep 6, 2019

Taliban suicide attack kills 10 civilians, injures 42 near US embassy in Afghanistan

The attack took place near a checkpoint in Shash Darak area, which is an important diplomatic region that houses NATO headquarters, US embassy and the National Directorate of Security (NDS).

Sep 5, 2019

Taliban kills 14 pro-government militia members in Afghanistan amid peace talks

14 members of the militia were killed and several civilians were wounded during clashes in the Rubat-e-Sangi district in Herat on Wednesday.

Aug 28, 2019

Al-Qaeda says Pakistani security forces detained wife of its chief Zawahiri

While Pakistan has not commented on the statement, Zawahiri is said to be hiding in the country.

Aug 24, 2019

Donald Trump asks India, other nations to fight terrorists in Afghanistan

Trump claimed that despite the US being 7,000 miles away, it has single-handedly eliminated the caliphate in a month.

Aug 22, 2019

Jalalabad serial blasts injure 34 on Afghanistan's 100th Independence Day

No group claimed responsibility for the 10 bombs, however, both Islamic State (IS) and Taliban militants operate in the area.

Aug 19, 2019

Afghanistan flays Pakistan, says linking Kashmir issue with peace talk is reckless

Roya Rahmani said Pakistan's claim was a poor excuse to justify its inaction against the Taliban and to avoid taking a decisive stance against the militant group.

Aug 19, 2019

Kabul suicide attack kills 63, injures 182 amid Afghan peace talks

The attack came as the Taliban and the United States are trying to negotiate an agreement on the withdrawal of US forces in Afghanistan.

Aug 18, 2019

ISIS militant from Kerala killed in US drone strike in Afghanistan

Hailing from Edappal town in Malappuram district, Muhammad Muhasin died along with key ISIS commander Huzaifa-al-Bakistani in the Khorosan province of Afghanistan.

Aug 8, 2019

Indian External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj

What did Sushma Swaraj and Afghanistan President Ashraf Ghani discuss about cricketer Rashid Khan?

The former foreign minister of India had an interesting connect with Afghanistani all-rounder.

Aug 7, 2019

Taliban bomb attack injures 95 near Kabul police station

A statement released by the terrorist group said a "recruitment centre" had been attacked by one of their suicide bombers.

Aug 7, 2019

Former Indian team manager Lalchand Rajput to become Men in Blue's next head coach?

Rajput was the manager of MS Dhoni-led Indian team which lifted the inaugural ICC World T20 trophy in South Africa.

Jul 31, 2019

Why Indian pacer Mohammed Shami was rejected for, then granted US visa? Read to know more

Shami's application for US visa got clearance only after the intervention of BCCI.

Jul 27, 2019

Pakistan govt lied to US, 40 terror groups operating in country: Imran Khan

Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan says 40 different militant groups were operating in the country when Islamabad joined the US war on terror but didn't tell Washington the truth.

Jul 24, 2019

Are LeT and ISIS working with Pak army to target Indian and US assets in Afghanistan?

Last week, LeT founder Hafiz Saeed was arrested by the Counter-Terrorism Department (CTD) on charges of 23 terror-related activities.

Jul 23, 2019

Sachin Tendulkar leaves Mahendra Singh Dhoni out of his World Cup XI; Chooses Kane Williamson as captain

The Little Master also didn't have Virat Kohli captaining his preferred team.

Jul 16, 2019

ICC Cricket World Cup 2019: Afghanistan's Ikram Ali Khil breaks Sachin Tendulkar's 27-year-old record

Afghanistan could not register a single victory in the nine games they have played in the ICC Cricket World Cup but had some closely fought encounters.

Jul 5, 2019

ICC Cricket World Cup 2019: Pakistan's dream of qualifying for semi-finals trolled on social media

Pakistan played better in the last few matches of the group stage winning three matches in a row against South Africa, New Zealand and Afghanistan.

Jul 4, 2019

ICC Cricket World Cup 2019: MS Dhoni's presence in Indian squad incomparable?

The Men in Blue are in good form in the ongoing tournament and they will be looking forward to lift the coveted trophy this year.