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Iran Says US Shifted From Demanding 'Unconditional Surrender' to Seeking Talks

Afghanistan, Aug. 11 -- Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said Tuesday that the United States initially demanded Iran's "unconditional surrender" at the start of the conflict but sought negotiat... Read More


US Senator Schumer Calls Trump's Iran War 'Illegal,' Urges End to Conflict

Afghanistan, Aug. 11 -- U.S. Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer has accused President Donald Trump of lacking a clear strategy and the discipline needed for serious negotiations over the Iran conf... Read More


Karzai Says Girls' Education, Reconciliation Key to Afghanistan's Future

Afghanistan, Aug. 11 -- Former Afghanistan President Hamid Karzai has called for dialogue and reconciliation among Afghans and urged the reopening of schools for girls, saying education should not be ... Read More


FBI Offers $5 Million Reward for Information on Missing Afghan-American Mahmood Shah Habibi

Afghanistan, Aug. 11 -- The U.S. Federal Bureau of Investigation has renewed its appeal for information about Afghan-American businessman Mahmood Shah Habibi, who disappeared in Kabul four years ago a... Read More


Afghanistan Beat Ireland by Three Wickets to Qualify for 2027 ODI World Cup

Afghanistan, Aug. 11 -- Afghanistan secured a place at the 2027 ICC Men's ODI World Cup after defeating Ireland by three wickets in the third ODI in Belfast on Monday. Ireland were bowled out for 206... Read More


Bashar al-Assad Sentenced to Death by Syrian Court in Absentia

Afghanistan, Aug. 11 -- A Syrian criminal court has sentenced former President Bashar al-Assad to death in absentia over killings, torture and crimes against humanity committed during the country's 14... Read More


UNICEF Says Bamyan, Daikundi Become Afghanistan's First Provinces Free of Open Defecation

Afghanistan, Aug. 11 -- Bamyan and Daikundi have become Afghanistan's first provinces to achieve open-defecation-free status, the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) said Monday, marking a major m... Read More


NASA's Curiosity Rover Spots Unusual Polygonal Patterns on Mars

Afghanistan, Aug. 11 -- NASA's Curiosity rover has captured images of numerous small polygon-shaped formations on Mars, giving scientists new geological features to investigate as they study the plane... Read More


Amnesty Urges Australia to Expand Humanitarian Pathways for At-Risk Afghans

Afghanistan, Aug. 11 -- Amnesty International Australia has urged the government to expand humanitarian and resettlement opportunities for Afghans facing the greatest risks, including women and girls,... Read More


HANA Warns Iran Deportations Could Put Afghan Women, Children at Risk

Afghanistan, Aug. 11 -- The Human Rights Organization HANA has warned that the continued deportation of undocumented Afghans from Iran could expose women and children to serious protection risks after... Read More