Putin holds talks with US envoys on Russia-Ukraine war
Russian President Vladimir Putin held talks with US envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner at the Kremlin on Saturday as diplomatic efforts continued to end the Russia-Ukraine war.
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Russia warns UK over Ukraine’s use of British-made drones
Russia has warned Britain of “consequences” following reports that Ukraine has used British-made drones in long-range attacks inside Russia, while London says it will continue supporting Ukraine. Sky News, citing a statement from the Russian Embassy in London,…
Russian missile strike hits Kyiv as Ukraine targets sites in Russia
Russia launched a missile attack on Kyiv, Ukraine’s capital, on Sunday, injuring one person and causing fires, while Ukrainian forces said they had carried out long-range strikes on military and industrial targets in Russia, a media report said.
Pentagon puts cost of US war in Iran at $37.5bn
US Secretary of Defence Pete Hegseth says the country's war with Iran has cost 37.5 billion US dollars so far and the Pentagon will require additional funding to continue military operations, a media report said on Wednesday.
Putin says Ukraine war ‘coming to an end’ amid truce efforts
Russian President Vladimir Putin has said he believes the war in Ukraine is nearing an end.
Trump says Iran war should end ‘soon’
US President Donald Trump has expressed optimism that the war with Iran may soon come to an end, saying that if a deal is finalized, he could travel to Islamabad. Trump said the next meeting between the United…
US sees “finish line” in Iran war: Rubio
The United States says Washington could see the "finish line" in the Iran war, media reports said on Wednesday.
Trump says war with Iran may end ‘very soon’; Iran responds
US President Donald Trump has said the war with Iran will end “very soon”.
6 US troops killed so far in war with Iran: CENTCOM
Six American service members have been killed in the ongoing conflict with Iran so far, the United States Central Command (CENTCOM) announced on Tuesday.
Hamas says it’ll respond ‘soon’ to Trump proposal to end Gaza war
A senior Hamas official says the Palestinian group will respond “soon” to US President Donald Trump’s proposal to end Israel’s war in Gaza, Al-Jazeera reported.
Harris to Netanyahu: ‘It is time’ to end the war in Gaza
US Vice President Kamala Harris has vowed not to remain silent about the suffering in Gaza, expressing her concerns about the casualties, the CNN reported.
Ukraine president confirms 2,503 soldiers killed
Over 2,500 Ukrainian security forces were killed and around 10,000 others injured since the launch of Russian military action, Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelensky said on Saturday During an exclusive interview with CNN, the Ukraine president said up to…
Russian army closes in on Kyiv after rocket blitz on civilian areas
Russia troops reached the outskirts of the Ukrainian capital Kyiv on Friday after unleashing airstrikes on cities and military bases and sending in troops and tanks on three fronts. Explosions the government described as “horrific rocket strikes” sounded…
US should stop interfering in Afghanistan: Stanekzai
Deputy foreign minister says Afghans were not tired of war and they were able to fight for another four decades in defending their country. Sher Mohammad Abbas Stanekzai, the deputy foreign minister, made the remarks at a large…
Families of war victims in Bamyan ask for improved security
A number of families of victims of deadly explosions in Bamyan province on Thursday during a commemoration ceremony of their beloved ones have called on the government to ensure their security and improve the country's economy. In November…
Over 62,000 families displaced in 6 months: AIHRC
The Afghanistan Independent Human Rights Commission (AIHRC) in a new report on Wednesday said 62,400 families have been displaced in 30 provinces of the country, with 37 percent belonging to Nangarhar province due to intensified conflicts in the…
Global organs should probe Taliban’s war crimes: Govt
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) on Monday asked international foundations to investigate Taliban’s crimes against humanity.
Conflict displaces over 32,000 families in 45 days
The State Ministry for Natural Disaster Management on Thursday said that over 32,000 families have been displaced as a result of conflicts in 25 provinces during the last one and half a months. GhulamBahauddinJailani, State Minister for Natural…
Taliban interested in war not talks, says Abdullah
High National Reconciliation Council chairman Dr. Abdullah Abdullah says the Taliban do not want negotiations and instead trying to seize power through force, which he described as a big mistake. Abdullah was addressing a press conference in Kabul…
Killing innocent people, obstinacy can’t end war: Abdullah
High Council for National Reconciliation (HCNR) chairman Abdullah Abdullah on Thursday said the Afghan people had showed their willingness for peace and the Taliban were committing a great mistake if they think there was no need for peace after foreign forces withdrawal from the country.
No excuse for fighting after foreign forces’ exit: PPM
The People’s Peace Movement (PPM) on Saturday launched a campaign against war in 25 provinces of the country, insisting that no excuse remains for war after foreign forces’ withdrawal. Iqbal Khyber, PPM head, during a meeting in Kabul…