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Tehran says it will respond to US proposal 'at appropriate time'

Afghanistan, May 9 -- Iran said it is reviewing the latest U.S. proposal to halt hostilities, dismissing Washington's deadlines as tensions remain high in the Gulf. Iran said on Saturday it was still... Read More


Former US detainee says he was held 14 months without charge in Afghanistan

Afghanistan, May 9 -- Dennis Coyle said he spent 14 months in detention in Afghanistan without formal charges, describing the experience as politically motivated and emotionally difficult. In an inte... Read More


Two killed in Badakhshan during anti-poppy protests

Afghanistan, May 9 -- At least two people were killed and several others wounded after clashes broke out between local residents and Taliban forces in Afghanistan's northeastern Badakhshan province, a... Read More


US strike on suspected drug boat in Pacific leaves two dead

Afghanistan, May 9 -- The U.S. military said on Saturday that American forces carried out a strike against a suspected drug-smuggling vessel in the eastern Pacific Ocean, killing two people. In a sta... Read More


Bahrain arrests 41 over alleged links to Iran's Revolutionary Guards

Afghanistan, May 9 -- Bahrain said it arrested 41 people accused of links to Iran's Revolutionary Guards amid heightened regional tensions and ongoing security concerns. Bahrain said on Saturday that... Read More


Karzai says Pakistan seeking recognition of Durand Line

Afghanistan, May 9 -- Former Afghanistan President Hamid Karzai has accused Pakistan of using military and economic pressure to push Afghanistan toward recognizing the disputed Durand Line frontier. ... Read More


Afghan migrants in Tajikistan fear arrests, deportation after crackdown

Afghanistan, May 9 -- Hundreds of Afghan migrants in Tajikistan face growing fear and uncertainty after a murder investigation triggered arrests and reported deportations. A criminal investigation in... Read More


Instagram removes millions of fake accounts in major purge

Afghanistan, May 9 -- Instagram removed millions of fake and inactive accounts in a large-scale purge, causing sudden drops in follower counts for global celebrities and major public pages. Instagram... Read More


US sanctions firms linked to Iran drone and missile program

Afghanistan, May 9 -- The United States imposed sanctions on 10 individuals and companies, including entities in China and Hong Kong, over alleged support for Iran's drone and ballistic missile progra... Read More


China calls for full ceasefire as Middle East tensions deepen

Afghanistan, May 9 -- China said the Middle East is at a critical stage and called for a full and lasting ceasefire, urging all sides to pursue political and diplomatic solutions. China has called fo... Read More