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Canada Calls for Stronger Global Support for Women and Girls in Afghanistan

Afghanistan, Oct. 29 -- Canada urged the international community to remain focused on safeguarding women and girls in Afghanistan, warning restrictions on their rights continue to worsen and require u... Read More


U.S. Navy Strikes Suspected Drug Boats in Pacific, Killing 14 in Joint Operation with Mexico

Afghanistan, Oct. 29 -- U.S. strikes on suspected drug-trafficking boats in the eastern Pacific killed 14 people, officials said, as Mexico assisted in rescue efforts. The Pentagon said on Tuesday th... Read More


Trump to Meet Xi at APEC, Predicts Positive Outcome for U.S. and Global Stability

Afghanistan, Oct. 29 -- U.S. President Donald Trump says his planned meeting with China's Xi Jinping at the APEC summit will strengthen bilateral ties and support wider global stability efforts. Unit... Read More


Afghanistan to Face Iran After Dominant 9-1 Win Over Thailand in Futsal Semi-final

Afghanistan, Oct. 29 -- Afghanistan's U-17 futsal team advanced to the Asian Youth Games final after a commanding 9-1 victory over Thailand, setting up a highly anticipated showdown against Iran. Afg... Read More


Israeli Strikes Kill 26 in Gaza Amid Ceasefire Violation Accusations

Afghanistan, Oct. 29 -- Israeli airstrikes killed 26 Palestinians in Gaza, officials said, as Israel and Hamas traded accusations of violating the fragile ceasefire in place since October. Israeli ai... Read More


Iran Expels Nearly 1.5 Million Afghans, Will Grant Residency to Only Half of Six-Million Population

Afghanistan, Oct. 29 -- Iran's Interior Ministry says 1.456 million Afghan migrants have been expelled this year, while only 50 percent of the six-million Afghan population will be granted residence. ... Read More


Islamabad, Kabul Talks in Istanbul End Without Progress

Afghanistan, Oct. 28 -- Talks between Pakistani and Afghan Taliban delegations in Istanbul ended without progress, with mediators citing wide differences that hindered any agreement on security concer... Read More


FAO Builds 360 Potato and Onion Storage Facilities Across Afghanistan

Afghanistan, Oct. 28 -- FAO says it has built 360 potato and onion storage facilities across Afghanistan with World Bank support to cut post-harvest losses and improve food security. The United Natio... Read More


UK Study Says Data Leak Linked to Deaths of 49 Afghan Allies

Afghanistan, Oct. 28 -- UK study finds data breach exposed Afghan allies to danger, with at least 49 killed and many more threatened after their personal information was mistakenly leaked. A new stud... Read More


Iran Offers to Mediate as Pakistan Seeks Dialogue with Kabul

Afghanistan, Oct. 28 -- Iran's president offered to help resolve Kabul-Islamabad tensions, while Pakistan called for dialogue after recent negotiations with the Taliban in Istanbul ended without progr... Read More