Afghanistan launches new strikes on Pakistani border posts

 Afghan forces have carried out a new round of attacks on Pakistani military positions in the border areas of the Khost Province, the Ariana News Afghan TV channel reported, citing sources.

Trump praises ‘brave’ UK troops after accusations of insulting US allies

US President Donald Trump praised British soldiers after his earlier disparaging remarks sparked outrage among veterans and officials in Europe.

Outrage after Trump claims NATO troops avoided Afghan frontline

In an interview with Fox News aired on Thursday, Trump appeared unaware that 457 British soldiers died fighting in the South Asian country following the September 11 attacks on the United States.

Afghan, Pakistani forces exchange heavy fire as tensions flare

Afghanistan and Pakistan’s forces have exchanged heavy fire along their border as tensions between the South Asian neighbours escalate after peace talks in Saudi Arabia failed to produce a breakthrough.

US pauses visas for all Afghan passport holders, halts asylum requests

The US State Department has announced it is “immediately” pausing issuing visas for individuals traveling on Afghan passports to protect “public safety”, as President Donald Trump administration’s immigration crackdown intensifies in the wake of a deadly attack on two National Guard members.

Pakistan fires into Afghanistan despite truce: Military source, witnesses

Projectiles were fired from Pakistan into Afghanistan on Thursday, an Afghan military source and witnesses told AFP, as the two neighbours were to resume talks in Turkey to reinforce a fragile ceasefire.

Number of casualties in Afghan quake surpasses 800, 27 killed

. The total number of those affected as a result of an earthquake in north Afghanistan has climbed to 830 with 27 people killed, the TOLOnews TV channel reported.

Afghan Delegation Heading to Qatar for Ceasefire Talks With Pakistan

An Afghan delegation led by Defense Minister Mawlawi Mohammad Yaqoob flew to Qatar on Saturday for talks with the Pakistani side, Afghan government spokesman Zabihullah Mujahid said.

Afghanistan’s Defense Ministry announces completion of operation in Pakistan — TV

 The Ministry of Defense of Afghanistan announced the successful completion of the operation in the territory of Pakistan, TOLO News television reported, citing sources.

'Heavy clashes' against Pakistan on border areas with Afghanistan, 'retaliation for air strikes'

Heavy clashes broke out late Saturday between Afghan and Pakistani security forces on the common border after Kabul accused Islamabad of carrying out airstrikes on the capital, officials from both sides said.

Pakistan air strikes kill 46 in Afghanistan, Kabul says

 Pakistan air strikes in an eastern border region of Afghanistan killed 46 civilians, the Taliban government said Wednesday, whilst a Pakistan security official said the bombardment had targeted "terrorist hideouts". 

Russian Ambassador to Afghanistan says Taliban ‘pushes’ ISIS out

The Islamic State is an enemy of the Taliban (banned in Russia), and the Taliban are "pushing" it out, Russian Ambassador to Afghanistan Dmitry Zhirnov said in an interview with TASS.

Tensions High After Pakistan Launches Cross-Border Attacks into Afghanistan

 Pakistan has launched overnight air attacks inside Afghanistan, while the Taliban claimed hours later to have fired across the border.

More than 165,000 Afghans flee Pakistan after deportation order

 More than 165,000 Afghans have fled Pakistan in the month since its government ordered 1.7 million people to leave or face arrest and deportation, officials said Thursday. 

Australia trying to play down war crimes committed in Afghanistan — Russian MFA

The Australian authorities are seeking to "soft-pedal" the war crimes that the country’s troops committed in Afghanistan, Russian Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said in a statement on Friday.

Ukraine Summons Hungarian Ambassador Over Orbans Remarks

Ukraine's Foreign Ministry summoned Hungarian Ambassador Istvan Ijgyarto on Tuesday to complain about recent comments of Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban, who compared Ukraine to Afghanistan.

IRAN :US presence in any country only brings death and destruction – Syrian Arab News Agency

 Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi said in a speech in the southern province of Khorasan that the US presence in any country means death and destruction for the people of this country.

UK to launch inquiry into alleged unlawful killings of Afghan civilians by its soldiers

The UK will hold an independent inquiry into allegations of unlawful killings by the British Armed Forces in Afghanistan, the Ministry of Defense said Thursday.

Loud blast, gunshots heard near China guest house in Afghanistan’s Kabul

A loud blast and gunfire were heard in the Afghan capital Monday near a guest house popular with Chinese business visitors, a witness said.

Terrorists In Afghanistan Redeploy To Border With Tajikistan - Tajik Interior Minister

Terrorist groups from the east and south of Afghanistan have been re-deploying to the north of the country, closer to the border with Tajikistan, Tajik Interior Minister Ramazon Rahimzoda said on Wednesday.