
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

Astronomers reveal 3D structure of an alien planet's atmosphere
Astronomers find three layers on a scorching gas planet orbiting a star larger and hotter than the sun.
Fri Feb 21 2025

Public flips car involved in road accident to rescue child
According to JBPM, members of the public at the scene took initial action to rescue the victim before the fire brigade arrived.
Fri Feb 21 2025

Ramsay reveals hundreds of lucky cat statues stolen from new restaurant
Gordon Ramsay says about 477 Japanese cat models called maneki-neko were stolen from his Lucky Cat 22 Bishopsgate restaurant.
Fri Feb 21 2025

Zayn Rayyan case: Two child witnesses complete testimony today
So far, 20 prosecution witnesses, including the two children, have been called for this trial, according to the Deputy Public Prosecutor.
Fri Feb 21 2025

Macron says he will tell Trump not to be weak with Putin in Washington visit
Emmanuel Macron says showing any weakness to Russia's Vladimir Putin would make it harder to deal with China and Iran.
Fri Feb 21 2025

Israeli PM Netanyahu says Hamas will pay for not returning Shiri Bibas
Netanyahu accuse Hamas of acting "in an unspeakably cynical manner" by placing body of a Gaza woman in the coffin instead of Shiri Bibas.
Fri Feb 21 2025

Trump pulls US out of key global climate assessment, sources say
The US is a co-chair along with Malaysia of a working group on climate mitigation, or ways to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
Fri Feb 21 2025

Japan to court Tesla on Nissan investment, FT reports
The group hopes Tesla will invest strategically, believing it's interested in acquiring Nissan's US plants, the report says.
Fri Feb 21 2025

185 children linked to GISB handed over to families - Exco
The children have been handed over to their families on bond with conditions by the court.
Fri Feb 21 2025

IRS fires 6,000 employees as Trump slashes US government
The move will eliminate roughly 6% of the agency's workforce in the midst of the busy tax-filing season.
Fri Feb 21 2025