
State Department declines to say if Ghani still Afghan president
"This is something that we are working on with the international community," State Department spokesman Ned Price responded.
Tue Aug 17 2021

Taliban declares 'war is over' as president and diplomats flee Kabul
The Taliban declared the war in Afghanistan was over after insurgents took control of the presidential palace in Kabul.
Mon Aug 16 2021

Afghan President Ghani leaves Kabul - Local media
Afghanistan's President Mohammad Ashraf Ghani has left the country, local TV channel Tolo News TV reported on Sunday.
Sun Aug 15 2021

Taliban advances in Afghanistan, US and Britain to evacuate embassies
Taliban captures Kandahar and Herat, as the US and Britain said they would send thousands of troops to help evacuate their embassy staffs.
Fri Aug 13 2021

Taliban's controls two-thirds of Afghanistan, US warns Kabul could fall within 90 days
The Taliban continues to gain territory in rapid advances to seize control of Afghanistan.
Thu Aug 12 2021

Taliban could take Afghan capital within 90 days after rapid gains - US intelligence
Taliban fighters could isolate Afghanistan's capital in 30 days and possibly take it over within 90, a US defence official cited.
Thu Aug 12 2021

Taliban fighters capture eighth provincial capital in six days
The Taliban capture of Faizabad came as President Ashraf Ghani landed in Mazar-i-Sharif to rally its defenders.
Wed Aug 11 2021

Taliban tighten control of Afghan north as residents weigh options
President Ashraf Ghani called on regional strongmen to support his embattled government after a stunning string of Taliban gains.
Tue Aug 10 2021
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Tue Aug 10 2021

Rockets land near Kabul presidential palace during Eid prayers
The attack interrupted an outdoor gathering for prayers in the palace compound attended by President Ashraf Ghani.
Tue Jul 20 2021

Australian special forces allegedly killed 39 unarmed Afghans - Report
Australia's General Angus John Campbell says these findings allege the most serious breaches of military conduct and professional values.
Thu Nov 19 2020

Taliban announce three-day ceasefire in Afghanistan for Eid al-Adha, starting Friday
Afghanistan's Islamist Taliban militants announced on Tuesday that they will observe a three-day ceasefire for the Muslim religious holiday of Eid al-Adha, starting Friday.
Wed Jul 29 2020

Afghanistan's Taliban reject call for Ramadan ceasefire
President Ashraf Ghani called for the ceasefire for Ramadan and to allow the country to focus on tackling the COVID-19 outbreak.
Fri Apr 24 2020

In case you missed it, here's what happened last week
Here is a list of news highlights and events that took place from July 31, 2017 until August 6, 2017.
Mon Aug 07 2017

Attack on Shi'ite mosque in Afghan city kills at least 29
There was no claim of responsibility. But the Taliban, fighting to install strict Islamic law and drive foreign troops out of Afghanistan, denied any involvement.
Wed Aug 02 2017

China promises Latin America 'trustworthy' ties as Trump lays out demands
Beijing looks to improve its foothold in a region historically under the US sphere of influence.
Thu Feb 20 2025

Major risks loom as Trump upends US Russia policy
Washington's approach changes dramatically with the initial meeting between US and Russian negotiators.
Thu Feb 20 2025

Pope Francis has double pneumonia, complicating his treatment, Vatican says
Doctors say a polymicrobial infection occurs when two or more micro-organisms are involved and can be caused by bacteria, viruses, or fungi.
Thu Feb 20 2025

Philippines' VP Duterte challenges impeachment before Supreme Court
Sara Duterte makes her first legal move to fight the case that could lead to her removal and lead to a lifetime ban from public office.
Wed Feb 19 2025

Motor racing - Hamilton steps out in red at unprecedented 10 team F1 launch
I feel so full of life, so much energy, because everything's new and I'm just focused on what is up ahead, Hamilton says.
Wed Feb 19 2025

UAE tells US' Rubio it rejects displacement of Palestinians
The UAE's stance matters as its one of four Arab nations that normalised ties with Israel during Trumps first term.
Wed Feb 19 2025

Taylor Swift wins recording artist of the year crown for fifth time
The megastar's "The Tortured Poets Department" record also topped four IFPI charts, the IFPI says.
Wed Feb 19 2025

More than $50 billion needed to rebuild Gaza, World Bank joint assessment says
Years of rebuilding work, including clearing unexploded ordinance and millions of tonnes of rubble lie ahead.
Wed Feb 19 2025

Malaysia’s AI data centre development to be impacted by recent US restrictions - Liew
Liew Chin Tong says the restrictions would not affect the development of the domestic data centre ecosystem as a whole.
Wed Feb 19 2025

Sweden's top court rejects Greta Thunberg lawsuit on climate action
A court cannot decide that the parliament or the government must take any specific action, the Supreme Court says.
Wed Feb 19 2025