Pak airstrikes inside Afghanistan kill 8 civilians; neighbours exchange words

Pakistan on Monday carried out airstrikes inside Afghanistan that killed eight civilians, including three children, Afghan Taliban said, amidst a war of words between the two neighbours for a spate......

Khost deaths: A point of inflexion in Obama's war?

The Jordanian suicide bomber, Humam Khalil Abu-Mulal al-Balawi, who infiltrated the CIA's Forward Base Chapman in Khost, Afghanistan, and killed seven CIA operatives and his Jordanian handler on......

Over 1000 killed, 1500 injured as powerful earthquake hits Afghanistan

More than 1,000 people were killed in Afghanistan after a powerful earthquake hit the country on Wednesday, media reports said. IMAGE: People carry the injured to a helicopter following a massive......

US, Taliban hold talks over $ 3.5 bn frozen Afghan bank reserves

A US special envoy met senior Taliban representatives in Tashkent, Uzbekistan, and discussed the issue of Afghan central bank reserves. IMAGE: A Taliban fighter stands guard as people wait to......

It's Party Time In Afghanistan!

IMAGE: 'Nangarhar erupts! Unbelievable scenes in Jalalabad City!' exclaimed Afghanistan Cricket Board on X. Photograph: Afghanistan Cricket Board/X   Frenzied celebrations erupted all across......

Meet the World Cup players

Rajneesh Gupta profiles the cricketers playing the World Cup 2019.   Afghanistan IMAGE: Gulbadin Naib of Afghanistan celebrates taking a wicket in World Cup 2019 match against Australia.......

Afghanistan's Mujeeb will use tricks learnt from Ashwin to hurt India

'He has also taught me a new ball and I am trying to learn it. It is a carrom ball with an off-spin action.' IMAGE: Mujeeb ur Rahman says Ashwin has taught him a mystery ball which he is......

Winter Games: U.S. warns of possible terrorism at Sochi

The U.S. State Department warned Americans on Friday of the potential for terrorism at the Sochi Olympics but said it was not aware of any specific threat to U.S. citizens. In a “travel......