Mustafa Darwan once had a talk show on Radio Azadi, the Afghan branch of Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty, which is run by the U.S. government. “I was the Evan Dawson of Afghanistan,” he said, …
India cements relations with Afghanistan by routing food aid through Iran
The Chabahar port is proving to be useful as a politically unstable and economically-weak Pakistan has been refusing Indian aid trucks to cross its territory into Afghanistan …
WA woman launches home schools for Afghan girls kept out of class
Marnie Gustavson of Port Orchard has led a Kabul-based organization for 16 years, helping those on the margins of Afghanistan society.
Afghan gov’t appoints new acting finance minister
Mohammad Nasir Akhund has been appointed acting Finance Minister of the Afghan interim government according to Afghanistan news broad …
Afghanistan: Three Killed in Clash at Iran-Afghanistan Border
A clash at the border Afghanistan shares with Iran has resulted in at least three people being killed. While the cause of the conflict was not determined, it also comes at a time when the neighboring …
Monument unveiled in Eisenhower Park pays homage to vets of Afghanistan, Iraq wars
“It’s very important we take the time to take a pause regularly in our lives to honor the ultimate sacrifice and to thank everybody for their service,” said Steve Seidenstein, of Bellmore, who served …
Somerset Memorial Day ceremony honors Air Force master sergeant from Windber killed in Afghanistan
Union Street in front of the Somerset County courthouse was filled on Monday by people paying their respects on Memorial Day to U.S. soldiers killed in wars. An American flag was folded in honor of U.
Online Taxi Services Launched in Afghanistan’s Kandahar
A local entrepreneur has launched online taxi services in Afghanistan’s southern Kandahar province for the first time, according to local sources. Samiullah Payegham, a local resident has started …
Afghanistan reopens direct flight to China with Kabul-Urumqi service
The resumption of direct flights between Afghanistan and China after three years reflects strong demand for exchanges between the two countries, according to an observer. Afghan national carrier …
Iran Exchanges Heavy Gunfire With Taliban on Afghan Border, Escalating Tensions Over Water Rights
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — The Taliban and Iran exchanged heavy gunfire Saturday on the Islamic Republic’s border with Afghanistan, killing and wounding troops while sharply escalating rising tensions between the two countries amid a dispute over water rights.