Afghanistan Archives - Page 29 of 37

Afghan journalist shot dead in Kabul in daylight

TestHostEntryMay 11, 2019

by TestHostEntryMay 11, 2019

Kabul | An Afghan journalist, named Mena Mangal was shot dead in broad daylight by a few unidentified gunmen, an official has said. Mena Mangal...

International

US decision to end Iran oil waiver is Modi’s ‘diplomatic failure’: Congress

TestHostEntryApril 23, 2019

by TestHostEntryApril 23, 2019

New Delhi| The Congress on Tuesday described the US’ decision of not renewing its waiver that let countries buy Iranian oil as an “attack” on India’s...

International

Afghanistan presidential election delayed to Sept 28: officials

TestHostEntryMarch 20, 2019

by TestHostEntryMarch 20, 2019

Kabul | War-torn Afghanistan has delayed its presidential election until September 28, officials announced Wednesday, the second time the ballot has been put back and five...

International

US envoy says ‘real strides’ made in longest Taliban talks

TestHostEntryMarch 12, 2019

by TestHostEntryMarch 12, 2019

Doha | US and Taliban negotiators wrapped up their latest round of marathon peace talks on Tuesday with “real strides” made but no agreement on a...

International

Blast strikes near major political gathering in Kabul: TV

TestHostEntryMarch 7, 2019

by TestHostEntryMarch 7, 2019

Kabul | An explosion rattled a large ceremony in western Kabul on Thursday, with the event abruptly canceled and sending attendees fleeing — including chief executive...

International

Talks with Taliban focus on four key issues to end the Afghan war: US

TestHostEntryMarch 5, 2019

by TestHostEntryMarch 5, 2019

Washington | The US has said the ongoing negotiations with the Taliban are focused on four interconnected issues, including counterterrorism and troop withdrawal, that will be...