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Smokes rises from the Intercontinental Hotel after an attack in Kabul, Afghanistan, Sunday, Jan. 21, 2018. Gunmen stormed the hotel in the Afghan capital on Saturday evening, triggering a shootout with security forces, officials said. (AP Photo)

6 dead in Kabul hotel attack, 4 gunmen killed; Taliban claims attack

Several people could be seen climbing over top-floor balcony using bedsheets to escape, with one losing his grip and plunging to the ground.

21 Jan 2018 10:49 AM

There was no immediate claim of responsibility for the attack in Nangarhar where the Islamic State group has a stronghold. (Photo: AFP | Representational)

18 dead, 13 injured in suicide attack at funeral site in Afghanistan

The attacker struck at the funeral ceremony of an ex-governor of Haska Mina who died recently of natural causes, an official statement said.

31 Dec 2017 4:58 PM

Visibly distressed relatives searching for their loved ones inside the medical facility slapped their heads in fury as they cried and cursed the government for seemingly being unable to end the regular carnage on their streets. (Photo: AFP)

Kabul: Multiple blasts by IS at cultural festival injures dozens, 40 dead

The main explosion was followed by two smaller bomb blasts as victims and survivors were leaving the scene.

28 Dec 2017 5:09 PM

There was no immediate claim of responsibility for the attack, which comes days after a suicide bomber killed six civilians in an assault near an Afghan intelligence agency compound in the city. (Photo: AP)

40 dead, several others injured in multiple blasts near media outlet in Kabul

Afghan media has previously been targeted by militants, underlying the risks faced by journalists in the war-torn country.

28 Dec 2017 1:24 PM

6 killed in suicide bomb attack in Afghanistan, ISIS claims responsibility

A suicide attacker on foot blew himself up near a compound belonging to the Afghan intelligence agency in Kabul, killing six civilians.

25 Dec 2017 12:18 PM

‘The American people deserve to know that with the courage of everyone gathered here, we're making real progress in this fight for freedom in Afghanistan,’ Mike Pence told the troops. (Photo: File)

Mike Pence pays surprise visit to US troops in Afghanistan

Pence's visit comes four months after Trump unveiled a new strategy for Afghanistan.

23 Dec 2017 3:08 PM

No group has claimed responsibility for the attack yet. Previously both the Taliban and, increasingly, the Islamic State group have carried out devastating attacks in Kabul. (Photo: File/Representational)

Kabul: intense fighting breaks out after militants storm training facility

Roads to the area were closed and dozens of police and intelligence officers were blocking access to the public.

18 Dec 2017 1:23 PM

Political tensions are up as politicians have begun jockeying for position ahead of presidential elections expected in 2019. (Photo: AP)

9 killed, scores injured in suicide bombing, IS claims responsibility: Kabul

The explosion was the latest in a wave of violence that has killed and wounded thousands of civilians in Afghanistan in 2017.

16 Nov 2017 6:14 PM

Afghan policemen keep vigil outside Shamshad TV which was attacked by gunmen in Kabul. (Photo: AFP)

At least 2 killed in ISIS-claimed attack on Kabul TV station, several injured

The station reported that one attacker blew himself up at the gate. Another attacker went inside and shot at staff.

07 Nov 2017 3:43 PM

Afghan security personnel take position near the Shamshad TV station after an attack in Kabul, Afghanistan, on Tuesday. (Photo: AP)

Gunmen storm Kabul TV station, throw grenades in ongoing attack

‘I saw three attackers on security cameras entering the TV station building,’ an employee said.

07 Nov 2017 12:51 PM

Use of social media and mobile instant messaging services has exploded in Afghanistan over recent years. (Photo: File/Representational)

Afghanistan may block Whatsapp to thwart encrypted messaging by Taliban: report

Some media reports said the move had been ordered to thwart the use of the encrypted messaging services by the Taliban.

04 Nov 2017 4:00 PM

There was no immediate claim of responsibility for the attack, which came a day after up to eight people were killed by a suicide bomber in Kabul. (Photo: AFP)

Afghanistan: Bomb blast in oil tanker near Kabul kills 15, injures 27

A security official said a sticky bomb destroyed two tankers, setting off an explosion that engulfed the bus.

02 Nov 2017 12:28 PM

Security forces arrive at the site of a suicide attack in central Kabul, Afghanistan, Oct. 31, 2017. (Photo: AP)

Kabul: At least 13 killed in suicide bomb attack in diplomatic zone

It was the first attack targeting Afghan capital's so-called ‘Green Zone’ since a massive truck bomb ripped through the area in May.

31 Oct 2017 7:42 PM

In the same month in 2015, an earthquake of 7.5 magnitude hit the Hindu Kush region with the epicenter 45 km north of Alaqahdari-ye Kiran wa Munjan, Afghanistan. (Representational Image | Photo: File)

Afghanistan: Earthquake of 5.7 magnitude felt in Hindu Kush region

No loss of life or property has been reported so far.

29 Oct 2017 3:42 PM

The Taliban claimed responsibility for the attack, according to their spokesman Zabihullah Mujahid. (Representational Image | Photo: AFP)

14 policemen, 6 insurgents killed in Taliban attack in Afghanistan

Afghan forces have struggled to combat Taliban since US and NATO forces formally concluded their combat mission in 2014.

28 Oct 2017 6:04 PM

A senior security official said the exact number of casualties was unknown but that security forces at the scene had removed at least 30 bodies. (Photo: Representational/File)

30 killed in suicide bomb blast inside Kabul's Imam Zaman mosque

The attack occurred at Imam Zaman mosque in the western Dasht-e-Barchi part of Kabul, as Shi‘ite worshippers gathered for prayers.

20 Oct 2017 8:28 PM

Afghan forces inspect a site where Taliban attacked in Kandahar on Tuesday. (Photo: AP)

Kandahar: Taliban attacks kill 58, wounds 9, Afghan army camp wiped out

The Taliban claimed responsibility for the attack in a media statement.

20 Oct 2017 11:23 AM

Spokesman Dawlat Wazir said the attack late Wednesday involved two suicide car bombs and set off hours of fighting. He says nine other soldiers were wounded and six have gone missing. (Photo: AFP/Representational)

43 Afghan soldiers killed in attack on army camp by Taliban

Afghan forces have struggled to combat a resurgent Taliban since US and NATO forces formally concluded their combat mission.

19 Oct 2017 2:00 PM

A local official said two car bombs went off near the compound that also houses the provincial headquarters of the national police, border police and Afghan National Army. (Photo: AFP/Representational)

Suicide bombers, gunmen kill 32, injure 200 in attack on Afghan police

The victims of the ongoing Gardez attack, which was claimed by the Taliban in a tweet, include women, students and police.

17 Oct 2017 4:00 PM

US drone strike has killed 14 Islamic State militants in a remote area in Afghanistan's eastern Kunar province. (Representational | Photo: AFP)

US drone kills 14 IS militants in eastern province: Afghan officials

It targeted a meeting of IS commanders planning for a terrorist attack.

14 Oct 2017 3:11 PM

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