Afghanistan Times

KABUL – A suicide bomber driving an explosive-laden vehicle rammed into a Pakistani military convoy during a curfew early Saturday morning, killing 13 soldiers and wounding around 10 more, officials confirmed. At least 14 civilians, including women and children, were also wounded in the powerful blast, which damaged nearby homes …

KABUL – A tentative ceasefire between Iran and Israel has brought a halt to the hostilities that recently pushed the region to the brink of a wider war. But for Afghanistan, the end of the conflict marks the beginning of a different kind of crisis — one that is unfolding …

KABUL — The World Bank has issued a stark warning that conflict-ridden economies like Afghanistan are becoming the global epicenter of extreme poverty, urging urgent international aid and long-term engagement just as the United States scales back its support. In its first major report on fragile and conflict-affected states since …

KABUL — The Taliban-led interim government in Afghanistan on Friday strongly rejected allegations made by the US House of Representatives that foreign terrorist groups are operating from within Afghan territory, calling the claims unfounded and politically motivated. In a post on social media platform X, Taliban spokesman Zabihullah Mujahid said, …

KABUL – The Taliban has escalated its campaign against the Islamic State Khorasan Province (ISKP) with a significant military offensive in Nangarhar province, codenamed “Operation Azm-e-Watan” (Resolve of the Homeland). Launched at 06:30 PM local time (14:00 UTC), the operation has triggered intense clashes near Jalalabad, with Taliban spokesperson Zabihullah …

KABUL – In a bold and unanimous move, the U.S. House of Representatives has passed legislation aimed at permanently blocking any American taxpayer funds from reaching the Taliban-controlled Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan. The bill, introduced by Republican Congressman Tim Burchett, is now headed to the Senate for consideration and, if …

KABUL: The Taliban government has scrapped a major oilfield agreement with a Chinese company — the first major foreign investment since the group returned to power in 2021. The 25-year deal, worth an estimated $540 million, was signed in early 2023 with Afchin Company, a Chinese state-linked oil and gas …

KABUL – U.S. President Donald Trump announced late Monday that Iran and Israel had agreed to a “complete and total ceasefire” after nearly two weeks of high-intensity conflict that threatened to engulf the wider Middle East. The truce, which Trump claimed was brokered through backchannel diplomacy involving Qatar and Oman, …

KABUL – As Israeli airstrikes rain down on Iran, thousands of undocumented Afghan refugees are caught in a deadly crossfire, facing not only the threat of war but also a surge in discrimination, restricted movement, and mass deportations. Humanitarian organizations and Afghan families warn of a worsening crisis, as refugees …

KABUL – In a significant development amid escalating tensions in the Middle East, former Afghan President Hamid Karzai has publicly endorsed a newly announced ceasefire between Israel and Iran. The statement, posted on X earlier today, marks a notable intervention from the veteran peace advocate, who has a long history …