Taliban on fire in Afghanistan, captures another area by force; more details here
President Ashraf Ghani is trying to rally a counteroffensive relying on his country's special forces, the militias of warlords and American airpower ahead of the US and NATO withdrawal at the end of the month.
Aug 12, 2021, 13:43 PM ISTTV station attacked in Kabul; IS claims responsibility, 4 dead
Afghan special forces suppressed the attack on Shamshad TV station in Kabul.
Nov 07, 2017, 18:03 PM IST19 Taliban killed in Afghanistan's southern Helmand
As many as 19 Taliban insurgents were gunned down on Thursday during a 24-hour operation conducted by security forces in Afghanistan`s southern Helmand province.
Jun 01, 2017, 20:11 PM ISTAbducted Australian aid worker freed in Afghanistan
Afghan special forces have rescued a kidnapped Australian aid worker, four months after she was taken at gunpoint in the country`s volatile east.
Aug 29, 2016, 13:04 PM ISTAfghan Special Forces kill 14 Taliban militants in military operations
At least 14 Taliban militants were killed during military operations in two provinces of Afghanistan, government representatives said on Tuesday.
Feb 16, 2016, 15:35 PM IST