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It was the latest incident in a blood-soaked week that saw militants delivers crippling blows to government forces across Afghanistan. (Photo: Representational)

Gunmen attack Afghan intelligence training centre in Kabul

'Clashes are ongoing and the area is cordoned off by the Afghan security forces,' said Kabul police spokesman Hashmat Stanikzai.

16 Aug 2018 1:32 PM

Elsewhere in Afghanistan, the Taliban attacked a police checkpoint in the southern Zabul province early Wednesday, killing four police, according to the provincial police chief, Mustafa Mayar, who said another three officers were wounded. (Representational Image | AFP)

At least 30 killed by Taliban attacks on checkpoints in Afghanistan

Taliban spokesman Zabihullah Mujahid claimed responsibility for the attack.

15 Aug 2018 2:05 PM

Incoming Prime Minister Imran Khan isn’t going to have an easy time managing this account. (Photo: AP)

Managing US relationship will be tough for PM Imran

Pakistan, therefore, prefers to offer positive incentives to the Taliban to join a US-led peace process in Afghanistan.

08 Aug 2018 12:26 AM

Afghan security personnel carry an injured comrade after an attack near the Kabul International Airport, in Kabul, Afghanistan, Sunday. (Photo: AP)

Blast hits Kabul airport on return of exiled Afghan vice prez Dostum; 11 dead

Senior govt officials, political leaders, supporters were leaving airport after greeting ethnic Uzbek leader when explosion happened.

22 Jul 2018 9:30 PM

CPI(M) said party has lost nine workers so far in such 'brutal attacks' carried out by activists of PFI, Campus Front and SDPI in the state. (Representational Image)

CPI(M) describes attacks on SFI members as 'Taliban model'

The CPI(M) has alleged that rest of the attackers were either workers of the PFI or SDPI.

04 Jul 2018 4:24 PM

The 42-year-old former serviceman has now made the difficult decision to sell his medals to fund his two sons' education. (Photo: Pixabay)

Pilot who saved 16 lives despite being hit 34 times by Talibans puts medals up for sale for sons' education

Sq Ldr Duncan received the Distinguished Flying Cross for his heroics and was later awarded the Air Force Cross for another mission.

02 Jul 2018 5:03 PM

The scene inside this Kabul gym is repeated at venues all round the capital, where bodybuilding has become ubiquitous since the fall of the Taliban regime. (Photo: AFP)

Bodybuilding, the pursuit of beauty in Kabul

The sport has a long tradition in Afghanistan, and was even tolerated by the Taliban when they ruled the country from 1996-2001.

25 Jun 2018 10:58 AM

It is the first time the Taliban has agreed to a ceasefire for Eid since the US invasion in 2001. (Photo: File/AFP)

Afghan President announces ceasefire extension with Taliban

President Ashraf Ghani also urged the Taliban to extend their three-day ceasefire which is due to end Sunday.

17 Jun 2018 11:40 AM

There was no immediate claim of responsibility for the attack. (Photo: AP | Representational)

Car bomb kills 26 at ceasefire gathering of Taliban, Afghan armed forces

The Taliban announced a surprise three-day ceasefire over the Eid holiday, which began on Friday, except against foreign forces.

16 Jun 2018 8:28 PM

Afghans shared photos on social media purportedly showing Taliban fighters around the country gathering with security forces and locals for the holiday. Representational Image (Photo:AP)

Taliban, Afghan forces celebrate Eid ceasefire with hugs, take selfies

The Taliban announced a ceasefire for the first three days of Eid, for the first time since 2001.

16 Jun 2018 7:18 PM

People attend Eid al-Fitr prayers outside of Shah-e-Dushamshera mosque in Kabul. Taliban, an insurgent group who fight against NATO and Afghanistan's government, announced that they will start a 3-day ceasefire, starting in the first day of Eid al-Fitr. (Photo: AP)

Ceasefire agreement with Taliban marks Eid celebrations in Afghanistan

This is the first time the Taliban had declared a nationwide ceasefire in the nearly 17-year conflict.

15 Jun 2018 4:44 PM

The strike was in Afghanistan's eastern Kunar province, where Pakistani Taliban chief Maulana Fazlullah is believed to be hiding. Representational Image (Photo: File/AP)

US military carries out strike in Afghanistan, targets senior militant leader

A statement added that US forces were continuing to 'adhere to a ceasefire' which Kabul has entered into with the Afghan Taliban.

15 Jun 2018 11:36 AM

No group immediately claimed responsibility. (Photo; AFP | Representational)

12 dead, 31 wounded in blast outside govt ministry in Kabul

The blast took place at the entrance to Afghanistan’s rural rehabilitation and development ministry.

11 Jun 2018 2:01 PM

The blasts were caused by two rockets which killed at least six people and wounded 50 but there was some uncertainty about the final casualty total.(Photo: AP)

Multiple blasts at Afghanistan stadium kill at least 8: officials

The blasts occurred at a football stadium in the city that was hosting a cricket match at the start of the holy month of Ramadan.

19 May 2018 8:36 AM

'We are in touch with different people who are involved in the exercise through the Afghan government,' MEA spokesperson Raveesh Kumar said. (Photo: Twitter/ANI)

Govt in touch with Afghan authorities to secure release of 7 abducted Indians: MEA

The Indian engineers were abducted by the Taliban militants from near the Cheshma-e-Sher area in Baghlan on Sunday.

10 May 2018 7:34 PM

This abduction could be an expression of Islamabad’s frustration with this emerging arrangement. But New Delhi must remain steadfast in standing by the people of Afghanistan. (Photo: AP/Representational)

Stand firmly by Afghans

It’s in recognition of this factor that China recently agreed to do a joint economic project with India in Afghanistan, much to Pakistan’s annoyance.

08 May 2018 12:32 AM

The security officials in the province said efforts are underway by the Afghan forces and the government officials as well as the local tribal elders for the release of the Indian engineers. (Photo: AP/Representational)

Tribal groups, Afghan officials collaborating to rescue Indian engineers

7 Indian engineers of KEC International were abducted by militants from vicinity of Cheshma-e-Sher area on Saturday.

07 May 2018 6:12 PM

The insurgent group routinely targets Afghan officials and security forces across the country, though it is more active in southern provinces. (Photo: AFP)

Taliban attack Afghan police patrol in Kandahar, killing 5 officers

A spokesperson in Kandahar says nine other police were wounded in Sunday’s attack in Marouf district near the border with Pakistan.

07 May 2018 1:31 PM

The Jaish-e-Mohammed has been banned in Pakistan since 2002, but it continues to train terrorists in Pakistan occupied Kashmir and provides them weapons to create troubles in Jammu and Kashmir. (Photo: ANI | Representational)

Jaish-e-Mohammed directs its cadres to strengthen 'jihad' in J&K

JeM commander Mufti Abdul Rauf Asghar claimed responsibility for April 26 grenade attack in the Tral township of Pulwama district in J&K.

05 May 2018 11:57 AM

The Secretary-General extended his deepest condolences to the families of the victims and wished a speedy recovery to those injured. (Photo: File)

UN chief outraged by deadly terrorist attacks in Afghanistan

UN chief said the attacks on journalists ahead of World Press Freedom Day is a 'direct assault on the freedom of expression'.

01 May 2018 12:19 PM

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