An American “invasion” of the moon could turn it into “another Afghanistan or Iraq”, Russia has warned, in a furious response to President Trump’s plans to launch a lunar mining project.Washington is …
Afghanistan’s Shafiqullah given six-year ban
Shafiqullah Shafaq has received a long ban after admitting to four breaches of the Afghanistan Cricket Board’s anti-corruption code.
Family of American kidnapped in Afghanistan fears US leaving him behind; with Taliban deal stalled, violence surging
The family of an American kidnapped in Afghanistan weeks before the U.S. and the Taliban signed a peace deal in late February is voicing fears that he will be left behind as the Trump administration …
Six killed in clashes at Afghanistan food aid event
Two policemen and four other people were killed in Afghanistan on Saturday after a deadly clash at a public food donation in central Ghor province, officials said. “The protesters opened fire on the …
At least six killed in protests over food distribution in Afghanistan
Gulzaman Nayeb, a lawmaker representing Ghor, said that seven people were killed and more than a dozen wounded during the protest – sparked by growing discontent at the distribution allegedly …
Several killed in Afghanistan amid protests over food distribution during pandemic
At least six people were killed and several more were wounded on Saturday following a clash with police in Afghanistan as people protested what they viewed as unfair food distribution amid the coronav …
Seven killed in Afghanistan’s Ghor as protest over food aid distribution turns violent
Seven people have lost their lives when protesters, angry over alleged unfair distribution of food aid, clashed with police in Afghanistan’s western province of Ghor, a report says. At least 14 other …
Coronavirus: Six killed in clashes at Afghanistan food aid protest
He also assured Afghans that no-one would miss out on the food aid being distributed to help those plunged further into poverty as a result of the restrictions imposed to prevent the spread of …
The Trade and Transit Woes of Landlocked Afghanistan During COVID- 19
Being landlocked remains one of the most disadvantageous positions for a state, especially in the modern global economy dominated by maritime trade. Prominent Oxford University economist Paul Collier …
Afghanistan envoy calls for release of American contractor
Months after an American was captured by Taliban-linked militants in Afghanistan, a Trump administration official has announced for the first time that Mark R …