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Ex-Afghan snooker federation chief killed in Kabul after abduction

Official sources say that Wahidullah Asghari, the former head of Afghanistan’s National Snooker Federation, was killed in Kabul city after being abducted near his home. Shakib Sakhi, secretary-general of the National Snooker Federation, confirmed to the media that…

Trial of Suspect in 2021 Kabul Airport Attack Begins in the U.S.

The trial of Mohammad Sharifullah, accused of involvement in the 2021 Kabul airport attack, began on Monday in Virginia, United States. However, his defense lawyer stated that U.S. authorities have charged the wrong person in connection with the attack. The…

Ex-Australian soldier granted bail in Afghan war crimes case

Former Australian special forces soldier Ben Roberts-Smith has been granted bail after spending 10 days in custody over alleged war crimes in Afghanistan, according to media reports. The 47-year-old was released on Friday after a judge reportedly said…

Baghlan family dispute leaves 3 dead, 4 wounded

Three people have been killed and four others injured in an armed attack on several individuals in the Khinjan district of northern Baghlan province. Two suspects have been arrested in connection with the incident.

23kg silver theft: 2 suspects arrested in Kunar

Security forces have arrested two individuals suspected of stealing 23 kilograms of silver from a trader in Paghman district of Kabul province. The suspects were detained in Asadabad city, the capital of eastern Kunar province.

Death toll from Herat attack rises to 11

The death toll from Thursday’s attack by unidentified gunmen on civilians in Injil district of western Herat province has risen to 11, the Information and Culture Department said on Saturday. Earlier, Interior Ministry spokesperson Abdul Matin Qane…

84 Afghans released from Pakistani prisons, returned home

About 84 Afghans were repatriated to the country this week after being released from prisons in Pakistan, the Ministry of Refugees and Repatriation (MoRR) said on Thursday. According to the ministry, the 84 individuals had been detained in…

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