NATO raises concerns over Taliban offensive

NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg said that NATO allies met on Friday to consult on the situation in Afghanistan as the Taliban militants captured capitals of several provinces.

SAARC foreign ministerial meeting cancelled

An upcoming meeting of foreign ministers from South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC) states has been cancelled.

Air Defense System Activated In Kabul

Security agencies announced that the newly installed air defense system in Kabul was activated at 2:00am on Sunday.

President Ghani sends chadar to Sufi shrine in India

Afghan President Ashraf Ghani has sent a chadar to Ajmer Sharif Dargah, a sufi shrine of the revered sufi saint, Moinuddin Chishti Moinuddin located at Rajasthan, India.

Peace negotiators meet following stalled talks in Doha, Qatar

In a report, Tolonews indicated that the Taliban and the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan held a meeting in Doha on Sunday, the second meeting since stalled peace efforts after May 13. The meeting was about the resumption of peace negotiations and talks.

Peace Negotiators Meet After More Than Month-Long Gap in Talks

A meeting was held between heads and some members of the negotiating teams in Doha on Monday evening and was focused on the continuation of the negotiations, Taliban spokesman Mohammad Naeem said.

Ghani congratulates Iran’s Raisi on his presidential election victory

Afghan President Ashraf Ghani congratulated Iran’s President-elect Seyyed Ebrahim Raisi on his victory in Iran’s presidential elections last week and told Raisi he hoped relations would further expand under his leadership.

Turkmen FM to attend launch of key projects in Afghanistan

The Afghanistan Ministry of Foreign Affairs said Turkmenistan’s Foreign Minister is scheduled to visit Kabul next week to attend the inauguration of three joint projects.

Talks on Afghanistan Must Be Comprehensive

Four decades of war have not solved the riddle of power-sharing in Afghanistan.

Why staying in Afghanistan is the least bad choice for Biden

Lotfullah Najafizada Given Int'l Journalism Award

The website of One Young World announced five people as the winners of the Best Journalist Award 2022, and among them was Lotfullah Najafizada.

Russia blames US for current crisis in Afghanistan

Russia has ticked off the United States for trying to shift responsibility for the crisis in Afghanistan by asking other countries to rebuild the war-hit country.

Top US General Downplays Taliban’s Recent Territorial Gains

The US withdrawal an opportunity or a threat – The probable scenarios ahead of the Afghan government: Op-Ed

Stability In Central Asia Dependent On Situation In Afghanistan: CSTO secretary-general

The security situation in Central Asia is completely dependent on a stable and peaceful Afghanistan, said Collective Security Treaty Organization (CSTO) Secretary-General Stanislav Zas after a meeting with Council of Defense Ministers of the CSTO member nations.

Too Early to Say How Afghan Talks Going: US

The US State Department said on Monday that it is too early to say how Afghan peace talks are going, but the United States believes this is a moment when progress is possible, Reuters reported.

Ghani replaces Wahid Qatali, Saboor Qani appointed as the new Herat governor

Preservation Of Constitution Is Roadmap to Peace: 2nd VP

Kabul: The main axis of President Ashraf Ghani’s roadmap for peace is preservation of the constitution and its continuation in order to prevent the system from disruption and collapse, said Sarwar Danesh, second vice-president (VP), on Sunday.

Sweden’s PM pledges support to peace process

Swedish Prime Minister Stefan Löfven said Monday that Sweden supports a peace process that would preserve the hard-gained achievements of the past two decades.

Blinken’s Letter Will Not Change Govt Stance on Peace: Saleh

US Secretary Antony Blinken’s letter to President Ashraf Ghani, in which he seeks to kick-start the stalled peace process, "may have surprised many," however, for the Afghan government, it was “not a concern” and the government will not change its stance on reconciliation efforts, said First Vice President Amrullah Saleh at an event on Monday.

President Ghani Hold Talk with Sweden PM, Discussed Peace Process

President Ashraf Ghani had a telephone conversation with Sweden Prime Minister Sfefan Löfven today, the Presidential Palace (Arg) said.

Afghanistan Expresses Solidarity With Palestine Over Recent Attacks

Foreign Minister Mohammad Haneef Atmar in a telephone conversation with Palestinian Foreign Minister Riaz al-Maliki, condemned the continuing attacks on Palestinians during the holy month of Ramadan and Eid al-Fitr days.

President Ghani Meet with Ambassadors of Germany and Italy

Emirati Company Won the Airport Security Contract with Ghani’s Interference

The Company is believed to be affiliated with a senior UAE security official who has close ties to former President Mohammad Ashraf Ghani.

Ghani Instructs Health Officials in Fight against Second Wave of COVID-19

KABUL, Afghanistan – President of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan, Mohammad Ashraf Ghani, in a meeting Tuesday evening spoke with the provincial heads of the Public Health about safety measure on second wave of the coronavirus, said the Presidential Palace in a statement.

Imran Khan tells lawmakers Pakistan has no leverage over Taliban

Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan said on Wednesday that Pakistan has no leverage over the Taliban group in Afghanistan.

Ghani Visits Herat to Review Security Situation

President Ashraf Ghani, leading a delegation of government officials, traveled to Herat province on Monday morning to review the security situation, the Presidential Palace said.

Biden Administration Facing ‘Serious Dilemmas’ on Afghan Troop Withdrawal: US Official

US President Joe Biden faces “serious dilemmas” in Afghanistan as a deadline to withdraw troops nears and the Taliban show no sign of ending their bloodshed, a top US official warned.

Ashraf Ghani’s chief of staff apologizes for supporting him

Chief of staff of Afghanistan’s former president Ashraf Ghani said that he made a big mistake by supporting him and for that, he apologizes to the entire people of the country.

NATO condemns murder of Afghan government media head

NATO in Afghanistan in a Twitter post condemned the assassination of Dawakhan Minapal, head of Afghan Government Media and Information Center.