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Pakistan arrests four, including alleged mastermind, over Islamabad mosque bombing

Afghanistan, Feb. 8 -- Pakistan arrested four suspects, including the mastermind, after a suicide bombing on a Shiite mosque in Islamabad killed dozens and wounded worshippers. Pakistan's Interior Mi... Read More


17 armed clashes reported on border last year between Afghanistan and Tajikistan

Afghanistan, Feb. 8 -- Tajikistan's officials report 17 armed clashes with traffickers along Afghanistan border, underscoring rising security risks and increased narcotics seizures last year overall. ... Read More


UN Says 70 Civilians Killed, 477 Injured in Afghanistan-Pakistan Border Clashes

Afghanistan, Feb. 8 -- UN report shows border clashes between Afghanistan and Pakistan killed 70 civilians, injured 477, escalating regional tensions and humanitarian concerns last year. The UN Assis... Read More


UN: Afghanistan Still Among Most Dangerous for Mothers, Newborns

Afghanistan, Feb. 8 -- UN agency warns Afghanistan remains among the most dangerous places for mothers and newborns, as funding cuts threaten essential health services nationwide. The UN Population F... Read More


Over 2,000 Islamic State detainees transferred from Syria to Iraq, officials say

Afghanistan, Feb. 8 -- Iraq says hundreds of detained Islamic State members are being transferred from Syria as Baghdad expands efforts to prisons and pursue prosecutions. Iraqi security spokesman Sa... Read More


Farid Basharat stays unbeaten in UFC with win over Brazilian opponent

Afghanistan, Feb. 8 -- Farid Basharat preserved his unbeaten UFC record after defeating his Brazilian opponent, taking another important step forward in his professional fighting career. Farid Bashar... Read More


UN expert says Afghanistan unsafe for return of many refugees

Afghanistan, Feb. 8 -- Richard Bennett, the UN special rapporteur on human rights in Afghanistan, warned in Lahore that deporting Afghan refugees exposes them to serious human rights risks. Speaking ... Read More


China Biotechnology Plant Blast Kills 8 in Shanxi

Afghanistan, Feb. 8 -- Eight people were killed after an explosion struck a biotechnology company in northern China, triggering arrests and an ongoing official investigation. Chinese state media repo... Read More


Trump Says US-Iran Talks Going Well, More Meetings Expected

Afghanistan, Feb. 7 -- President Donald Trump says talks with Iran are progressing well, with further negotiations planned as both sides test chances for nuclear agreement. US President Donald Trump ... Read More


90% of Bollywood Marriages Are Fake, Says Prateik Patil

Afghanistan, Feb. 7 -- Actor Prateik Patil sparked debate after criticizing Bollywood marriages as fake while addressing family tensions surrounding his wedding and industry culture recently. Actor P... Read More