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  Earthquake of magnitude 6.3 jolts Afghanistan; 800 killed, over 2500 injured

  World | September 01, 2025 23:29 IST

  A strong 6.3 magnitude earthquake struck Afghanistan’s Hindu Kush region. In October 2023, a powerful 6.3 magnitude quake killed thousands in the western part of the country.

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  British man travels to Afghanistan, falls in love with a Taliban, says 'It was passionate'

  Trending | April 23, 2025 15:27 IST

  Toyosi Osideinde, a 30-year-old British man who got so addicted to travelling to dangerous countries that he has travelled to 69 countries so far. However, when he travelled to Afghanistan, he shockingly fell in love with a Taliban.

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  Afghanistan attacks Pakistani checkpost border, 8 Talibani soldiers including key commanders killed

  World | September 09, 2024 13:03 IST

  Despite a massive attack on the Pakistan military, the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) did not disclose the details. As of now, media reports claimed the killings of eight Afghan Taliban soldiers.

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  Rashid Khan blasted, Pakistan was battered in one blow

  Sports | March 27, 2023 17:40 IST

  Afghanistan took revenge of Asia Cup defeat from Pakistan. The claim of Pakistan PSL and its players came out in front of the world

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  India gave 200 crores to Taliban from budget 2023?

  News | February 03, 2023 23:32 IST

  he Taliban government in Afghanistan has appreciated the decision of the Government of India in which it has been decided to give Rs 200 crore to the country.

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  Taliban comes under scrutiny as US kills al-Qaeda leader in Kabul

  World | August 02, 2022 16:18 IST

  The Taliban initially sought to describe the strike as America violating the Doha deal, which also includes a Taliban pledge not to shelter those seeking to attack the U.S. — something al-Zawahri had done for years in internet videos and online screeds.

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  Afghanistan: At least 9 children dead in explosion near Pak border

  World | January 11, 2022 1:18 IST

  A statement from the governor's office said the blast took place when a cart selling food items struck an old, unexploded mortar shell in the district of Lalopar, in eastern Nagarhar province.

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  Taliban flag waves over Afghanistan presidential palace on 9/11 attack anniversary

  World | September 11, 2021 18:30 IST

  The Taliban flag was raised Friday and could be seen waving over the presidential palace in Kabul on Saturday. The militant group also painted their white backdrop flag on the wall of the U.S. Embassy building.

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  Arshi Khan fears her family might call off her engagement due to Taliban takeover of Afghanistan

  TV | August 22, 2021 21:39 IST

  TV actress Arshi Khan says she was to get engaged to an Afghan cricketer who had been chosen by her father and she fears her family may have to call off the engagement because of the Taliban takeover of Afghanistan.

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  Ashraf Ghani, former Afghanistan President who fled Kabul, is now 'settled' in UAE

  World | August 19, 2021 13:36 IST

  Earlier, reports claimed that Ghani has fled to neighbouring Tajikistan or Uzbekistan as the Taliban swiftly took control of Afghanistan in just couple of weeks the US forces started to pull out of the country after over 20 years.

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  Omar Abdullah says situation in Afghanistan legacy of US President Biden's foreign policy

  India | August 16, 2021 18:10 IST

  National Conference vice president Omar Abdullah also said Biden cannot blame his predecessor Donald Trump or anyone else for the "vacuum" created in Afghanistan after the withdrawal of the US troops from the war-ravaged country.

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  Rhea Chakraborty heartbroken to see condition of women, minorities in Afghanistan

  Celebrities | August 16, 2021 12:59 IST

  Rhea Chakraborty to Karan Tacker, celebrities express concern for women during the ongoing turmoil in Afghanistan. They also urged global leaders to stand up for the humanitarian crisis.

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  Americans advised to avoid all travels to India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Afghanistan and Maldives

  World | April 23, 2021 10:11 IST

  The US has advised its citizens to avoid traveling to India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Afghanistan, and the Maldives due to the sudden surge in COVID-19 cases in the region.  

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  Islamic State attack on Afghan prison, killing 21, rages on

  World | August 03, 2020 14:58 IST

  Another 43 people have been wounded in the assault that began late Sunday when an Islamic State suicide bomber slammed his explosive-laden vehicle into the Jalalabad prison’s entrance.

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  US forces conduct 1st airstrike on Taliban after peace deal

  India | March 04, 2020 19:08 IST

  The US forces in Afghanistan conducted a defensive airstrike in support of Afghan security forces in southern Helmand province on Wednesday, the first raid after a US-Taliban deal was signed.

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  7,200 infected with HIV in Afghanistan: WHO

  World | December 02, 2019 12:26 IST

  Marking World Aids Day, the WHO on Sunday called for a broader public awareness campaign in Afghanistan to deal with the issue, reports TOLO News.  

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  Two US soldiers killed in chopper crash in Afghanistan

  World | November 20, 2019 14:48 IST

  "In accordance with US Department of Defense policy, the names of the service members killed in action are being withheld until 24 hours after notification of next of kin is complete," the coalition stated.

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  Taliban says latest talks end on US's Afghanistan withdrawal

  World | August 12, 2019 15:50 IST

  A Taliban spokesman says the latest round of talks with the United States on a deal to withdraw US troops from Afghanistan has ended and now both sides will consult their leadership on the next steps.

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  New York man plotting to travel to Pakistan to join Taliban arrested at JFK airport

  World | July 27, 2019 10:32 IST

  Delowar Mohammed Hossain of the Bronx was charged on Friday in a criminal complaint with attempting to provide material support for acts of terrorism, specifically in support of killing US nationals located overseas. The charge carries a maximum sentence of 15 years in prison.

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  PM Narendra Modi condemns terror attack in Afghanistan

  India | July 02, 2018 16:03 IST

  Sikhs and Hindus have long suffered widespread discrimination in the conservative Muslim country and been targeted by Islamic extremists.