Afghanistan
Islamic State attack on Afghan prison, killing 21 people in fighting overnight
JALALABAD: An Islamic State group attack on a prison in eastern Afghanistan holding hundreds of its members raged on Monday after killing at least...
3-day ceasefire begins ahead of possible Afghan government, Taliban talks
KABUL: A three-day Eid ceasefire between Taliban and Afghan government forces began on Friday with hopes it may lead to possible peace talks between the two. A...
Taliban reshuffle negotiation team ahead of Afghan talks
DOHA: The Taliban have reshuffled their team of negotiations ahead of their talks with the Afghan government, adding several powerful figures to their negotiating...
US pushes Taliban to reduce violence as deal enters ‘next phase’
KABUL: The United States said its landmark deal with the Taliban has entered the "next phase" while urging the militants to reduce rising violence...
40 wounded in bomb blast, clash at Afghan government compound in Samangan
KABUL: Gunmen clashed with security forces following a car-bomb blast at a government compound in Afghanistan's northern province of Samangan on Monday, officials said,...