Ashraf Ghani: News
Afghanistan permanently shuts down its Indian embassy over 'policy,' 'interests'
The Afghan Embassy officially announced its permanent closure in New Delhi on Friday over "persistent challenges from the Indian government."
Taliban requests to address UN; names Suhail Shaheen as envoy
The Taliban has reportedly sent a request letter to United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres, asking to address world leaders at the ongoing UN General Assembly.
Fled country to save 6mn lives in Kabul: Ashraf Ghani
Ex-Afghanistan President Ashraf Ghani, who fled to the UAE before the Taliban seized power last month, on Wednesday apologized to the people for leaving the country abruptly, saying he believed it was the "only way to keep the guns silent and save Kabul and her six million people."
No evidence that Pakistan was along with Taliban fighters: Pentagon
The Pentagon has said it has seen no evidence to corroborate reports that there were Pakistan nationals along with the Taliban fighters in Afghanistan.
Ghani shares video, says he would've been hanged in Afghanistan
Former Afghanistan President Ashraf Ghani on Wednesday said he supports the ongoing talks between the Taliban and former government officials.
Ex-Afghan President Karzai meets Taliban leader; talks to form government
Taliban's Haqqani Network leader Anas Haqqani has reportedly met former Afghanistan President Hamid Karzai for talks in a bid to form a government in the country.
'Will never bow to Taliban,' says former Afghan Vice-President Saleh
Amrullah Saleh, the former Vice-President of Afghanistan, said he will never bow down to the Taliban, while also accusing Pakistan of siding with the terror group.
Afghan military plane crashed in Uzbekistan amid crisis
An Afghan military jet crashed in the neighboring Uzbekistan after being shot down by Uzbek defense forces late on Sunday.
Kabul airport: Visuals show people falling to death from planes
As chaos unfolds at Kabul's airport, shocking visuals of people falling from airplanes taking off have emerged.
Twitter account hacked, says Afghan embassy official in India
An Afghan embassy official on Monday suggested that its Twitter handle was hacked after several tweets criticizing embattled Afghan President Ashraf Ghani for fleeing Afghanistan were posted from it.
5 killed at Kabul airport as Taliban takes over Afghanistan
At least five people were reportedly killed at Kabul's airport on Monday as thousands attempted to flee Afghanistan amid a hostile takeover by the Taliban.
Pandit Rajesh, the last priest in Kabul, refuses to flee
People from all communities are looking to leave Afghanistan at the first chance they get as the Taliban gains power.
US flag comes down from embassy in Kabul amid evacuation
A State Department official says the American flag is no longer flying at the US Embassy in Kabul amid evacuations from Afghanistan's capital.
'To prevent bloodshed,' says Ghani on why he left Afghanistan
The Taliban is in full control of Afghanistan after its capital Kabul fell and President Ashraf Ghani fled the country over the weekend.
Taliban set to form interim government in Afghanistan, reports say
Afghanistan President Ashraf Ghani is set to give up the post and an interim government, led by the Taliban, will be formed, reports said on Sunday.
Afghanistan: Taliban has entered capital Kabul, reports say
The Taliban has entered Afghanistan's capital Kabul, and there seems to be little resistance from the country's security forces, reports said.
'Won't allow more deaths': Afghanistan President amid reports of resignation
Afghanistan President Ashraf Ghani today said his government will prevent further violence and displacement in the country, that has been seeing deadly clashes as the Taliban advances.
Detention of 10 Chinese spies in Afghanistan leaves Beijing red-faced
In a development that has left Beijing embarrassed, a 10-member module that operated a terror cell has been busted in Kabul, the capital of Afghanistan, officials in the know told HT.
Taliban threatens to end talks with US: Here's why
The Taliban yesterday threatened to end contact with the US if they deflect from the issue of foreign force withdrawal from Afghanistan.
Delhi: Modi, Afghan President hold talks to boost bilateral cooperation
Prime Minister Narendra Modi today held wide-ranging talks with Afghanistan President Ashraf Ghani on ways to further boost bilateral cooperation.
Afghanistan: Multiple rockets hit Kabul as security forces, militants clash
Multiple rockets were fired toward the Presidential Palace in the diplomatic area of the Afghan capital, Kabul, early today, as officials said fighting had broken out between security forces and militants in the capital city's old quarter.
Afghanistan: Taliban ambushes buses; takes over 100 people hostage
The Taliban ambushed a convoy of buses today on a road in northern Afghanistan and took more than 100 people hostage, including women and children, in the latest brazen assault by the insurgents, provincial officials said.
Afghanistan Blast: Injured Afghan Sikh brought to AIIMS for treatment
A Sikh man injured in the blast that claimed 19 lives in Afghanistan's Jalalabad this week has been admitted to AIIMS, Delhi.
Afghanistan: Islamic State claims attack on Sikhs, Hindus in Jalalabad
The Islamic State group has claimed responsibility for a suicide bombing in eastern Afghanistan yesterday that killed at least 19 people, mostly Sikhs and Hindus.
Taliban agrees to ceasefire with Afghan forces for Eid
The Taliban has today announced a three-day ceasefire with Afghan security forces for Eid, the holiday that caps off Ramadan, though it said operations against "foreign occupiers" would continue.
Afghanistan declares Eid ceasefire with Taliban; operations against IS active
Afghanistan government announced today a week-long ceasefire with the Taliban for Eid, the holiday that caps off Ramadan. However, operations against other groups including Islamic State will continue.
Sorry Rashid Khan fans, Afghanistan President isn't giving him away
Many Indians wanted Afghanistan player Rashid Khan to be given citizenship of our country after his fantastic performance against Kolkata Night Riders on Friday.
Suicide attack on Kabul voter registration center kills 31
At least 31 people were killed, and several others were wounded after a suicide bomber blew himself up in a crowd outside a voter registration center in the Afghan capital Kabul on Sunday.
Kabul: 2 killed in car bomb explosion claimed by Taliban
A car bomb explosion claimed by the Taliban in Kabul today killed at least two civilians, as the militants maintain pressure on the capital amid growing calls for peace talks.
Elements in Taliban open to peace talks: US Defense Secretary
US Defense Secretary Jim Mattis on his unannounced visit to Kabul on Tuesday said that elements of the Taliban are open to talks with the Afghan Government.
One killed, several injured in Kabul blast
A blast in Kabul this morning has killed at least one and injured four, the Afghan government said.
Suicide bombing targeting Shiite mosque in Kabul kills 4
At least four people were killed and 20 others injured after a suicide bomber blew himself up outside the Shiite Hussainia Mosque in central Kabul.
Terror attack in northern Afghanistan kills 50, including women/children
At least 50 people, including women and children, were killed when terrorists attacked a village in the northern Afghan province of Sar-e Pul.
Bacha Bazi: Afghanistan's culturally sanctioned pedophilia
A saying in Afghanistan goes, "Women are for child-rearing, boys are for pleasure".
India-Afghanistan air corridor: Opening new avenues
The very first India-Afghanistan air corridor was inaugurated by Afghan President Ashraf Ghani recently, at a ceremony held at the Kabul International Airport.
Afghanistan to penalize abuse of boy sex slaves
In a landmark move against the deeply entrenched practice of sexual abuse against boys, the Afghan government is set to lay out set of stringent penalties for people who engage in "bacha bazi".
American University in Kabul under attack
A car bomb detonated at the front gate of the American University and several armed militants forced their way in.