IS claims Save the Children attack in Afghanistan
Jan 24, 2018, at 11:31 pm
Kabul, Jan 24 (IBNS): The so called Islamic State has claimed the Save the Children attack which accounted for the death of at least two people in Afghanistan on Wednesday, reports said.
Afghanistan: Gunmen storm office of Save the Children, 11 injured
Jan 24, 2018, at 09:15 pm
Kabul, Jan 24 (IBNS): At least 11 people were injured as gunmen stormed the office of Save the Children in Jalalabad area of Afghanistan on Wednesday, media reports said.
Pakistan condemns Afghanistan hotel attack
Jan 23, 2018, at 01:11 am
Islamabad, Jan 22 (IBNS): Pakistan on Monday strongly condemned the 'brutal terrorist' attack at the Inter-Continental Hotel in Kabul that killed more than 10 people dead.
Afghanistan: UN staff member abducted in Kabul
Jan 23, 2018, at 12:32 am
Kabul, Jan 22 (IBNS): A UN staff member and her child have been kidnapped in Afghanistan's Kabul city on Monday, media reports said.
Afghanistan: Unknown gunmen put private radio station on fire
Jan 22, 2018, at 11:39 pm
Kabul,Jan 22 (IBNS): A private radio station was put on fire by unknown gunmen in western Ghor province of Afghanistan, media reports said on Monday.
UN strongly condemns terrorist attack on Kabul hotel
Jan 22, 2018, at 01:00 pm
Washington, Jan 22 (JEN): Senior United Nations officials, including Secretary-General António Guterres as well as the head of the UN Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) have strongly condemned a terrorist attack on a hotel in the country's capital, Kabul.
Landmine explosion in Afghanistan kills 12
Jan 21, 2018, at 11:52 pm
Herat, Jan 21 (IBNS): A landmine explosion in Afghanistan's Herat province has killed at least 12 people, media reports said.
Afghanistan: Taliban attack leaves four soldiers killed
Jan 21, 2018, at 10:03 pm
Kabul, Jan 21 (IBNS): Taliban attack in Greashk district of Afghanistan left at least four Afghan National Army (ANA) soldiers killed,media reports said.
Afghanistan: Paktia blast kills 1
Jan 20, 2018, at 10:15 pm
Kabul, Jan 20 (IBNS): A magnetic bomb blast hit Afghanistan's Paktia province on Saturday which left at least one civilian killed, media reports said.
Suspected Taliban militants killed in Afghanistan blast
Jan 19, 2018, at 10:06 pm
Kabul, Jan 19 (IBNS): Two suspected Talibans were killed in a blast caused by the explosives they were carrying in Afghanistan's Nangarhar province, media reports said.
In Afghanistan, Security Council reiterates support for efforts to restore peace and progress
Jan 16, 2018, at 01:44 pm
New York, Jan 16 (JEN): The United Nations Security Council, during a weekend mission to Afghanistan, reiterated its support for the Central Asian country’s efforts to restore peace, stability and progress.
In strife-torn Afghanistan, people need support 'more than ever' says senior UN aid official
Jan 16, 2018, at 01:35 pm
New York, Jan 16 (JEN)Amid continuing violence in Afghanistan, the United Nations and the humanitarian community has appealed for $430 million to provide assistance to some 2.8 million people across the country who have been affected by conflict and natural disasters as well as families returning home after years in Iran and Pakistan.
Happy with US' Pakistan stance, Afghans award Trump 'Medal of Bravery'
Jan 15, 2018, at 06:17 pm
Kabul, Jan 15 (IBNS): US President Donald Trump has been awarded the 'Medal of Bravery' by a group of Afghan men for his stance against Pakistan.
Afghanistan: Ghor blast kills 2, injures 6
Jan 13, 2018, at 09:45 pm
Kabul, Jan 13 (IBNS): At least two people were killed in a suicide blast that rocked western Ghor province of Afghanistan on Saturday, media reports said.
Afghanistan: At least 76 militants killed in anti-terrorism drive
Jan 13, 2018, at 08:40 pm
Kabul, Jan 13 (IBNS): At least 76 militants have been killed in Afghanistan on Friday in an anti-terrorism offensive, reports said.
Afghanistan : Taliban militants suffer heavy casualties in Nangahrar night raid
Jan 11, 2018, at 09:53 pm
Kabul, Jan 11 (IBNS) : At least 20 Taliban insurgents, including four of their commanders, were killed during a special night operation conducted in eastern Nangarhar province of Afghanistan.
Afghanistan : Foreigners among 21 militants killed in Farah airstrikes
Jan 10, 2018, at 10:08 pm
Kabul, Jan 10 (IBNS) : At least 21 militants including foreign nationals were killed in the latest airstrikes conducted in western Farah province of Afghanistan.
Afghanistan: Premature IED detonation kills at least 3 ISIS militants
Jan 09, 2018, at 06:50 pm
Kabul, Jan 9 (IBNS): At least three ISIS militants were killed in Afghanistan's Nangarhar province on Sunday, after a homemade explosive device detonated prematurely, local Khaama Press reported.
Afghanistan: At least 15 ISIS militants killed in Kunar province
Jan 08, 2018, at 05:49 pm
Kabul, Jan 8 (IBNS): At least 15 ISIS militants have been killed in Afghanistan's Kunar province on Sunday, local Tolo News reported.
Militants abduct seven passengers from Afghanistan highway
Jan 07, 2018, at 12:51 am
Kabul, Jan 6 (IBNS): Militants have abducted at least seven passengers from the Farah-Herat highway in western Farah province of Afghanistan on Saturday, media reports said.
Explosion in Taliban leader’s house in Kunar leaves 4 dead
Jan 06, 2018, at 08:09 pm
Kabul, Jan 6 (IBNS) : At least four militants were killed in a premature bomb explosion inside the residence of a local Taliban leader in eastern Kunar province of Afghanistan.
Pakistan condemns terror attack in Kabul
Jan 06, 2018, at 03:01 am
Kabul/Islamabad, Jan 5 (IBNS): Pakistan on Friday strongly condemned the terrorist attack in Kabul last evening, in which many Afghans have lost their lives, while a number of people have been injured.
Afghanistan: Kabul suicide bombing kills 20
Jan 05, 2018, at 10:28 pm
Kabul, Dec 5 (IBNS): At least 20 people were killed in overnight suicide bombing incident in Kabul city of Afghanistan, media reports said on Friday.
Kabul suicide blast: Death toll touches 15, at least 20 injured
Jan 05, 2018, at 05:13 am
Kabul, Jan 4 (IBNS): The death toll in the Kabul suicide attack on Thursday evening has risen to 15, while 20 people have suffered injuries.
Afghanistan: Blast kills at least 10 in Kabul
Jan 05, 2018, at 04:47 am
Kabul, Jan 4 (IBNS): At least 10 people have died in a suicide attack in Afghanistan's Kabul province on Thursday.
Canada: Former Taliban captive Joshua Boyle to stay in jail for five days
Jan 05, 2018, at 12:33 am
Toronto, Jan 4 (IBNS): Canadian man Joshua Boyle, who was rescued from Taliban captivity after five years, will have to stay in jail for five days after he was arrested in charges with sexual assault and forcible confinement, media reports said.
Five Taliban militants killed, three wounded in Faryab airstrikes
Jan 04, 2018, at 09:06 pm
Kabul, Jan 4 (IBNS) : At least eight Taliban insurgents were killed or wounded during the airstrikes in northern Faryab province of Afghanistan.
Tribal elder gunned down in Afghanistan
Jan 03, 2018, at 11:44 pm
Kandahar, Jan 3 (IBNS): A tribal elder and member of the local district council has been gunned down by unknown men in Afghanistan's southern Kandahar province on Tuesday, media reports said.
Afghanistan: At least one US soldier killed, four wounded during operation
Jan 03, 2018, at 06:52 pm
Kabul, Jan 3 (IBNS): At least one American soldier was killed and four others were wounded during an operation in Afghanistan, local Tolo news reported.
Road mishap in Afghanistan kills 3, injures over 50
Jan 03, 2018, at 01:55 pm
Kabul, Jan 3 (IBNS): At least three people were killed as a passenger bus collided with a cargo truck in Delaram district of southwestern Nimroz province of Afghanistan on Tuesday, media reports said.