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US Beats Bosnia and Herzegovina 2-0 to Reach World Cup Round of 16

Afghanistan, July 2 -- The United States defeated Bosnia and Herzegovina 2-0 on Wednesday to advance to the Round of 16 of the FIFA World Cup, securing its first knockout-stage victory at the tourname... Read More


Pakistan Accuses India of Backing Militant Groups Operating From Afghanistan

Afghanistan, July 2 -- Pakistan accused India on Thursday of backing militant groups in Afghanistan, responding to New Delhi's criticism of Islamabad's recent counterterrorism actions. The allegation... Read More


Pakistan Says Iran, U.S. Agree to Resume Talks After Funeral of Former Iranian Leader

Afghanistan, July 2 -- Pakistan's Ministry of Foreign Affairs said Iran and the United States have agreed to resume indirect negotiations at the earliest opportunity after funeral and burial ceremonie... Read More


Magnitude 5.5 Earthquake Shakes Northeastern Afghanistan

Afghanistan, July 2 -- A magnitude 5.5 earthquake struck northeastern Afghanistan late Wednesday, according to the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), with no immediate reports of casualties or damage. Th... Read More


England Fan Spends £40,000 House Deposit to Watch World Cup With Father

Afghanistan, July 2 -- An England football fan has spent £40,000 he had saved for a house deposit to travel with his father to the FIFA World Cup, saying he chose to invest in a once-in-a-lifetim... Read More


UNICEF Calls for Greater Access to Clean Water for Children in Afghanistan

Afghanistan, July 2 -- Access to safe and clean water remains essential to protecting children's health in Afghanistan, where recurring drought and limited water infrastructure continue to leave many ... Read More


3 Killed, 10 Injured in Suspected Drone Strike in Pakistan's Bajaur

Afghanistan, July 2 -- A suspected drone strike killed three members of a family, including two children, and injured 10 others in Pakistan's northwestern Bajaur district, police said on Thursday. Ac... Read More


147 Afghan Refugees Released From Pakistani Prisons

Afghanistan, July 2 -- Pakistan has released 147 Afghan nationals from its prisons, and they have returned to Afghanistan, the Ministry of Refugees and Repatriation said on Thursday, as Islamabad cont... Read More


CENTCOM Holds Bahrain Security Talks With 12 Nations

Afghanistan, July 2 -- The U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) said it convened a regional security dialogue in Bahrain with senior military officials from 12 countries, where participants reaffirmed their... Read More


Mullah Baradar to Lead Delegation to Funeral of Iran's Former Supreme Leader

Afghanistan, July 2 -- A senior delegation led by Mullah Abdul Ghani Baradar will attend the funeral of Iran's former Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, Afghanistan's Ministry of Foreign Affairs said on Thu... Read More