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18 November

In this file photo taken on June 6, 2019 US soldiers look out over hillsides during a visit of the commander of US and NATO forces in Afghanistan General at the Afghan National Army (ANA) checkpoint in Nerkh district of Wardak province.

US to Slash Troop Levels in Iraq, Afghanistan

The US will slash troop levels in Afghanistan and Iraq to their lowest levels in nearly 20 years of war after President Donald Trump pledged to end conflicts abroad, the Pentagon announced.

11 November

Terrorism

Staff Writer With AFP

Pakistani Al-Qaeda Bomb-Maker Mohammad Hanif Killed in Afghanistan

Mohammad Hanif, a Pakistani bomb-maker who trained Taliban militants before switching allegiance to Al-Qaeda, has been killed in western Afghanistan.

3 November

Drones - Latest News, Features & Expert Opinion

Taliban fighters holding weapons stand in a queue

Inder Singh Bisht

Deadly Afghanistan Attack Points Towards Drone-Use by Taliban

An unspecified explosion carried out by the Taliban in Afghanistan’s Kunduz province that left four security officers dead points at the insurgents using drones.

3 November

Commentary

Members of the Azerbaijan Army pass in review during CENTRASBAT (Central Asian Peacekeeping Battalion) 2000 opening ceremonies on September 13th, 2000.

Why Afghanistan Has Pledged Support for Azerbaijan in Nagorno Karabakh

Afghanistan’s support for Azerbaijan in its war with Armenia reflects Kabul's desire to strengthen ties with countries which will help it increase its global trade.

2 November

Asia Pacific

Policemen stand guard at an entrance gate of Kabul University in Kabul, Afghanistan, on November 2, 2020.

Staff Writer With AFP

At Least 19 Killed After Gunmen Storm Kabul University

At least 19 people were killed and 22 wounded Monday when militants stormed Afghanistan's biggest university, an official said.

2 November

Asia Pacific

Afghan men walk on a road as smoke rises from the site of an attack in Kabul on 1 July 2019.

Staff Writer With AFP

Eight Wounded as Gunmen Storm Kabul University Book Fair

At least eight people were wounded when gunmen stormed Kabul University on Monday during an Iranian book fair, firing shots and sending students fleeing.

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27 October

Asia Pacific

Smoke rises from the site of an attack after a massive explosion the night before near the Green Village in Kabul, September 2019.

Staff Writer With AFP

Three Dead, Dozens Wounded in Attack on Afghan Police Base

A car bomb attack on an Afghan police special forces base followed by an ongoing gun battle has killed three policemen and wounded dozens of people, officials said Tuesday.

26 October

Asia Pacific

Staff Writer With AFP

Key Al-Qaeda Leader Abu Muhsin al-Masri Killed in Afghanistan

Afghan forces have killed a top Al-Qaeda militant wanted by the United States, as the government on Sunday accused the Taliban of still keeping close ties with the Islamist militant group.

22 October

Asia Pacific

Afghan security personnel gather near a prison in Kabul.

Staff Writer With AFP

Children Killed in Afghan Air Strike That Hit Mosque: Officials

An air strike by the Afghan military that hit a mosque killed 11 children and a prayer leader, local authorities said Thursday, in an account disputed by the national government.

21 October

Terrorism