Taliban continue to claim more territory as fighting heats up in Qala-e-Naw
In the latest move, the Taliban claimed to have entered and captured Qala-e-Naw, the first regional capital to face an all-out offensive by it. The Afghan government has flown in its commandos to push back the Taliban and take control of the provincial capital in northwestern Badghis province.
Jul 09, 2021, 00:06 AM IST
Over 8,000 families displaced due to violence amid final US drawdown in Afghanistan
Afghanistan has seen a spike in the incidents of violence after the announcement of the withdrawal of troops by the US leading to casualties of Afghan security forces and civilians.
May 23, 2021, 09:09 AM IST
4 killed in suicide attack on Afghan security forces
No rebel group claimed the attack.
Dec 11, 2018, 13:34 PM IST
9 policemen killed in Afghan suicide attack
The ALP personnel intercepted the bomber, but the attacker detonated his explosives, causing the casualties, provincial government spokesman Ghani Musamim said.
NATO looks for Afghans to take offensive in 2018: US general
General John Nicholson, who heads the US and NATO missions in Afghanistan, said a series of important changes in the 16-year-old war would align in 2018.
Nov 10, 2017, 00:40 AM IST
Afghan forces repulse Taliban's coordinated attack in Nangarhar
The officials further said that the security personnel and local residents did not suffer any casualties during the clashes.
Aug 06, 2017, 18:37 PM IST
Explosions rock Iraqi Embassy in Kabul; Islamic State claims responsibility for suicide bombing
A series of four explosions along with sounds of gunfire and grenades shook Afghan capital Kabul on Monday. Sources in security further said that a suicide bomber had blown himself up in front of the Iraqi embassy.
Jul 31, 2017, 14:25 PM IST
Two abducted Pakistan diplomatic officials rescued in Afghanistan
The Taliban and militants linked to the ISIS operate in eastern Afghanistan.
Jul 27, 2017, 15:36 PM IST
Afghanistan civilian deaths hit new high: United Nations
Deaths in the capital Kabul accounted for nearly 20 per cent of the toll, according to the report by the UN Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA), which has been documenting civilian casualties in the war-torn country since 2009.
Jul 17, 2017, 15:02 PM IST
Afghanistan Interior Ministry: Gunmen attack mosque, killing 3 people
The ministry strongly condemned the attack and called it an act against Islam and humanity.
Jun 10, 2017, 13:51 PM IST
Taliban announce spring offensive, vow to build institutions
Afghanistan's Taliban announced the start of their spring offensive today, promising to build their political base in the country while focusing military assaults on coalition and Afghan security forces.
Apr 28, 2017, 09:00 AM IST
Donald Trump, Afghan President discuss terrorism
Presidents Ashraf Ghani of Afghanistan and Donald Trump of the US discussed over phone the war against terrorism.
Feb 10, 2017, 14:10 PM IST
Afghan security forces rescue 50 people from Taliban jail
Some prisoners had been held for up to a year and a half.
Oct 15, 2016, 14:03 PM IST
Afghan forces encircled by Taliban in provincial capital
The Taliban attack, in one of the country's top opium-producing areas, has exposed how thinly stretched Afghan security forces have become as they try to contain Islamist insurgents in other areas of the country.
Sep 09, 2016, 18:04 PM IST
Casualty rate soars for Afghan security forces: NATO
Authorities estimate about 5,000 local police and troops were killed in 2015 -- with an additional 15,000 wounded.
Aug 26, 2016, 00:37 AM IST
36 ISIS militants killed by Afghan security forces
At least 36 Islamic State (ISIS) militants were killed on Saturday by the Afghan security forces during a military operation in eastern Afghanistan.
Jul 30, 2016, 17:43 PM IST
100 jihadists still entering Syria from Turkey each week: French daily
French military intelligence estimates that about 100 foreigners continue to enter Syria from Turkey each week to join Islamic State, French daily Le Figaro reported on Wednesday.
Jul 20, 2016, 16:46 PM IST
Suicide attack on Indian Consulate in Afghanistan's Jalalabad, all five terrorists neutralised
At least two explosions, gunfire were heard near Indian Consulate in eastern Afghan city of Jalalabad on Wednesday.
Mar 02, 2016, 13:27 PM IST
44 militants killed within day in Afghan raids
At least 44 militants were killed in past 24 hours as Afghan security forces conducted clean-up operations, the country`s defence ministry said on Sunday.
Jan 31, 2016, 14:40 PM IST
Gunfight outside Indian Consulate in Mazar-e-Sharif ends; PM Modi thanks Afghan prez for safety of diplomatic mission
Sunday's attack comes as Indian security forces were trying to suppress an assault on an Air Force base in Pathankot in Punjab.
Jan 04, 2016, 20:41 PM IST
