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16 dead, 90 injured in Afghanistan bombing

At least 16 people were killed and 90 others injured after a powerful explosion on Sunday rocked the city of Firoz Koah, capital of Afghanistan's Ghor province, an official confirmed

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Afghan government criticized for absence of women in political roles

Recent meetings of prominent Afghan political leaders have been held without the presence of women, which has sparked reactions from activists who said women should be given a role in decision-making about the future of the country, the media reported

782 new COVID-19 cases in Afghanistan, highest so far

Afghanistan's Ministry of Public Health on Saturday said 782 new positive cases of COVID-19 were registered over the past 24 hours, bringing the total positive cases to 9,998

146 Afghan civilians killed since Ramadan start

"146 civilians were killed and 430 others were wounded"in attacks "initiated by the Taliban" during the holy month of Ramadan," the Office of National Security Council (ONSC) said on Friday amid a surge in violence in several areas across the country

Afghanistan coronavirus cases breach 9,000-mark

Afghanistan's Ministry of Public Health has registered 542 new cases of coronavirus that gets the total number of people infected with the virus to 9,216 across the country

Afghan cabinet approves plan to ease Kabul lockdown

The Afghan cabinet has approved a plan to gradually ease the Kabul lockdown which will allow businesses to open for certain hours, while President Ashraf Ghani has urged citizens to stay in their homes during Eid, says the Presidential Palace

Taliban grasping at straws to save U.S. deal

In his meeting with the US Special Envoy for Afghanistan Reconciliation, Zalmay Khalilzad, the head of the Taliban Qatar Based Political Office; Mullah Abdul Ghani Baradar has warned that “any further” delay in the implementation of the US-Taliban peace deal would “harm” the fragile Afghan peace process

Political agreement Includes electoral reform

Afghan President Ashraf Ghani and political rival Abdullah Abdullah signed a power-sharing agreement on Sunday, nearly two months after both declared themselves the winner of last September’s presidential elections

Suicide bomber targets convoy of district governor

The convoy of Chaparhar district governor Mohammad Seddiq Dawlatzai was targeted by a suicide bomber on Thursday afternoon, said local officials

Khalilzad meets with Taliban in Doha

US Special Representative for Afghanistan Reconciliation Zalmay Khalilzad reported he had a "constructive meeting" with senior Taliban leaders in Doha, including Mullah Baradar, and discussed with them issues related to the peace process including counter-terrorism, intra-Afghan talks and the withdrawal of US forces from the country under the peace agreement signed late February

Khalilzad in Kabul as nationwide violence continues

US Special Representative for Afghanistan Reconciliation Zalmay Khalilzad has arrived back to Kabul following a short visit to Doha and has met with President Ghani, the Presidential Palace said

492 new COVID-19 cases reported in Afghanistan, total 8,145

Afghanistan's Ministry of Public Health on Wednesday said that it registered 492 new positive cases of COVID-19 in the past 24 hours --bringing the total positive cases to 8,145

10 killed, 14 injured in twin attacks in Afghanistan

At least 10 villagers were killed and 14 others wounded in two separate gun shootings in Afghanistan, authorities said on Wednesday

Gunmen storm mosque in Parwan, 7 killed: Police

At least seven people were killed and 12 others were wounded in an attack by armed men on worshippers at a mosque in Parwan on Tuesday, the provincial police chief Haroon Mubariz said

Russia, China, Iran, Pakistan discuss Afghanistan

Special envoys of Russia, China, Iran and Pakistan discussed Afghanistan’s situation and peace process, the envoys said in in a joint statement on Monday

Afghan political parties Insist on ‘truly inclusive’ government

Afghan political parties expect a “truly inclusive government,” capable of bringing all parties and movements together in order to move the peace process forward, a move that Dr. Abdullah Abdullah also called for after his signing of the agreement with President Ghani on Sunday