The Institute for Economics and Peace (IEP) in its annual World Terrorism Index placed Afghanistan as the most-affected country on earth, imposing devastating loss to the country’s economy.
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Drug Traffickers Busted in Kabul, Nangarhar
At least three suspects arrested for drug trafficking charges during multiple operation the Counter Narcotic Police of Afghanistan (CNPA) carried in capital city Kabul and eastern province of Nangarhar, said the Ministry of Interior Affairs in a statement Sunday.
Read more ›Taliban Battered in Kandahar, 90 Killed
The Ministry of Defense (MoD) on Saturday, at least 90 Taliban were killed in Kandahar province. According to the statement, Afghan defense forces repelled Taliban attacks in Panjwai, Zherai, Arghandab, and Maiwand districts of Kandahar province on Friday.
Read more ›Afghanistan Most Affected Nation by Terrorism: IEP
The Institute for Economics and Peace (IEP) in its annual World Terrorism Index has placed Afghanistan as the most-affected country on earth from the impacts of terrorism.
Read more ›Next Round of Talks Delayed Until January 5: Negotiators
Negotiators in Doha on Saturday reported that both sides have exchanged their lists about the agenda of the peace negotiations and that the next phase of the talks will begin on January 5.
Read more ›119 Taliban rebels killed as violence rages in Afghanistan
At least 119 Taliban rebels were killed in the latest military crackdown conducted by the Afghan defense and security forces in the past two days in southern Kandahar province, provincial officials said Saturday.
Read more ›Air and Ground Raids Leaves 28 Rebels Dead in Urozgan
More than 28 Taliban fighters were killed and eight others were wounded during air and ground attacks in southern Urozgan province last night.
Read more ›Several Pakistani Nationals Among 26 Rebels Kill in Helmand
At least 26 anti-government militias including several Pakistani citizens were killed during latest clashes with Afghan security forces in southern Helmand province last night.
Read more ›Saleh: Daesh-Taliban Threatened to Turn Kabul into Shia Slaughterhouse
Amrullah Saleh, the first vice president, says the Taliban-Islamic State has warned that if one of their members is executed, they will turn Kabul into Shia massacre ground.
Read more ›Afghan deal, Israel aid: A look at $740bn US defence bill
US Congress overwhelming passes US military budget bill that President Donald Trump has promised to veto. The United States Congress has overwhelmingly approved a national defence bill authorising an annual $740bn US military budget – the world’s largest – for the 2021 fiscal year, despite President Donald Trump’s promise to use his veto.
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