Iran Foreign Minister Mohammad Jawad Zarif says the US-Taliban agreement signed in Doha in February is harmful for both Afghanistan and Iran. “What is harmful for Iran and Afghanistan is that the US signs an agreement with the…
The United States has reported 3,700 Covid-19 deaths and more than 240,000 new infections, setting two grim records. CNN reported on Wednesday the number of people in hospitals was at a high for the 11th consecutive day, with…
The global tally of positive Covid-19 cases has reached 68 million, with the United States alone recording 15 million cases. The virus, which surfaced about a year back in China’s Wuhan province, rapidly spread to around 210 countries…
US President-elect Joe Biden has selected Gen. ® Lloyd Austin, the former commander of Central Command, As secretary of defence, CNN reports. Biden, who is be sworn in on January 20, is building his team. He has already…
US Chargé d’Affaires Ross Wilson renewed Washington's commitment to Afghan peace and multi-dimensional development on Monday. In a series of tweets he said: “I am pleased to join other donors in confirming our commitment to the people of…
Acting Pentagon chief Christopher Miller has said the United States remains committed to finishing the war against Al Qaeda since 2001 and is "on the verge of defeating" the terrorist group. "This fight has been long, our sacrifices…
KABUL and US officials held talks in Qatar on rebel prisoners and names of rebel leaders on blacklists, the Taliban political office said on Thursday. The delegation-level talks were attended by Taliban political office head Mullah forces commander in Afghanistan…
KABUL. A day earlier, the National Directorate of Security (NDS) in a statement said its forces killed the Al-Qaeda leader for during an operation in the Andar district of Ghazni province. Al-Masri was deputy head of the Al-Qaeda Network for…
KABUL are in direct peace negotiations that are supported by the global fraternity, says the United States of America. “Not only are Afghan parties negotiating directly, but as indicated by the UNSC statement, there is broad international support for a…
KABUL has made the United States less safe. McMaster calls the drawdown of US troops in Afghanistan a big mistake and writes in the book, "Battlegrounds," that the region is a hotbed of terrorism. "Terrorist organizations who pose a threat…
The Afghan Air Force (AAF) on Thursday received four A-29 Super Tucano aircraft from the United States of America. During the handover ceremony, Defence Minister Gen. Asadullah Khalid appreciated security and financial assistance from the US and NATO/…
A top US diplomat has sought India’s support for making the ongoing Afghan peace negotiations a success. US Special Representative on Afghanistan Reconciliation Zalmay Khalilzad met Indian Foreign Minister S. Jaishankar, National Security Advisor Ajit Doval and Foreign…
The US special representative for Afghanistan army chief have discussed Afghan peace process and other issues of common interest. Ambassador Zalmay Khalilzad met Gen, Qamar Javed Bajwa at the General Headquarters in the garrison town of Rawalpindi on…
A top US diplomat has commended Pakistan. Islamabad played an important role in facilitating the peace process between the Taliban and Washington, acknowledged the outgoing US ambassador to Pakistan. Paul W. Jones praised the US ally during a…
KABUL on behalf of the government and the American people on Afghanistan’s 101st independence anniversary. “We honor the resilience and self-determination of the Afghan people, who have embarked on a new phase in their effort to end a 40-year war…
Coordinator for Counterterrorism at the US State Department Ambassador Nathan A. Sales traveled to Qatar on Wednesday to thank the nation for its commitment to combating global terrorism. Ambassador Sales will meet with Attorney General Ali Bin Fetais…
The US embassy in Kabul on Monday said intra-Afghan talks must be Afghan-led and Afghan-owned. US Chargé d’Affaires Wilson Ross in a video message said the intra-Afghan talks were said to be held next week in Qatar between…
KABUL address the COVID-19 pandemic, reads a statement from the US Embassy in Kabul on Friday. The US also expedited $90 million in continued development assistance through the World sectors and local government needs, the statement said. “The entirety…
KABUL on Friday said the US violated the peace agreement by carrying out drone strikes in three provinces. The complaint from Taliban comes days after the US called a Taliban attack in northern Samangan province as a violation of their…
KABUL not to host Daesh and Al Qaeda before greater US troop cut. During an interview with the VoA, the general linked the US pullout from Afghanistan to the success of the intra-Afghan talks. He said intra-Afghan dialogues needed…
KABUL’s Bureau for Humanitarian Assistance towards programmes that help meet the food and nutrition needs of vulnerable communities in the country. “Providing food assistance to the most vulnerable families during these uncertain times is important,” said Peter Natiello, Mission Director…
KABUL militants for killing American troops. Earlier in the week, The New York Times reported US spies had concluded months ago that the Russian unit had carried out the mission in Afghanistan last year and that the US leader had…
KABUL Reconciliation Ambassador Zalmay Khalilzad has begun trip to Doha, Islamabad, and Tashkent, a statement said on Sunday. Ambassador Khalilzad will urge support for all Afghans to meet their remaining commitments ahead of intra-Afghan negotiations, specifically reduced violence and timely…
US Chargé d’Affaires Ross Wilson on Sunday asked the Afghan government, private industry, media, NGOs and civil society to identify and combat corruption and create a future of opportunity and prosperity. In a tweet Wilson said: “#Corruption continues…
