The United States carried out an air strike against the Taliban in central Afghanistan on Sunday evening in order to defend the Afghan security forces, a US military spokesman said. The air strike in …
Taliban shows it can launch attacks anywhere across Afghanistan, even as peace talks continue
Violence has hit 24 provinces in recent days as analysts say the insurgents are seeking advantage in the talks.
America’s botched exit from Afghanistan
The Taliban continue to fight Afghan forces, who respond with help from coalition air power, and no ceasefire is in sight.
Afghan forces claim to kill al-Qaida propagandist wanted by FBI
A provincial council official said the Taliban was protecting the al-Qaida leader, which would be a violation the Feb. 29 deal with the U.S. that jump-started Afghanistan peace talks, if true.
Taliban fighters paid £230 a month to clear minefields in Afghanistan
A British charity employs around 350 former Taliban insurgents to clear landmines in Afghanistan. The ex-insurgents are being paid £230 a month by The Halo Trust.
Afghanistan Says It Killed Key Al-Queda Leader
Rauf, who was on the FBI’s most wanted list, during an operation in East Afghanistan. Our goal is to create a safe and engaging place for users to connect over interests and passions. In order to …
Taliban pledges to pave way for global investments in ‘future of Afghanistan’
The Taliban has vowed to pave the way for global investments in the “future of Afghanistan,” the spokesperson for the Taliban’s Qatar office, Mohammad Naeem, said …
Dozens killed in suicide bombing at Afghan education centre
A suicide bombing at an education centre in Afghanistan’s capital Kabul killed 24 people including teenage students and wounded dozens more on Saturday, officials …
Al-Qaeda second-in-command killed in Afghanistan, military says
Masri, was killed Saturday in Afghanistan, the country’s security forces said.Al-Masri, who also went by the name Husam Abd-al-Ra’uf, was on the FBI’s Most Wanted Terrorists list.Afghanistan’s …
Attack on Kabul, Afghanistan, tutoring center kills 18
An attack on a Kabul, Afghanistan, tutoring center Saturday killed 18 and wounded 57 others amid negotiations between the U.S.-backed Afghan government and the Taliban.