Taliban confirm collapse of talks with Pakistan in Istanbul
Mujahid said that despite what he called the Taliban’s “goodwill” and the mediation of Turkey and Qatar, the talks yielded.
Politics
Media
Afghan journalist Salma Niazi wins international awards for bravery and journalism
The awards were presented during the One Young World Summit held this week in Munich.
Politics
Taliban, Pakistan hold second day of talks in Istanbul amid tensions
Pakistani officials say that Islamabad’s primary demand is a firm guarantee that Afghan soil will no longer be used for.
Security
Five killed in Kandahar border clash, sources say
The incident disrupted the movement of migrants and transport at one of the most critical trade and transit points between.
Media
Fifth anniversary of Yama Siawash’s death
Siawash died when explosives planted in his vehicle detonated near his residence in the Macroryan neighborhood of the capital.
Security
Suicide bomber killed near Buzkashi field in Kunduz, Taliban say
An investigation is underway, and no group has yet claimed responsibility for the attempted attack.
Afghanistan
Recent earthquake in northern Afghanistan destroyed over 1,300 homes: WHO
The hardest-hit areas were the northern provinces of Samangan and Balkh, where most of the destruction and casualties were reported.
Security
Pakistan, Taliban blame each other for initiating border clash at Spin Boldak
The Pakistani military denied the claims, blaming the Taliban for initiating the gunfire.
Afghanistan
Locals fund new school construction in Ghazni
The school, named “Shaheed Mohammad Hassan,” was built at a cost of 2 million afghanis (approximately $30,000 USD).
Security
Clashes erupt between Taliban, Pakistani forces amid ongoing talks
Eyewitnesses reported that Pakistani forces fired heavy artillery, and gunfire could be heard across the border zone.