Afghanistan: 13 ISIS militants killed in US drone strike
Kabul, Nov 12 (IBNS): At least 13 ISIS militants were killed in an US drone strike in Afghanistan's Nangarhar province, local Khaama Press reported.
UN mission in Afghanistan condemns deadly attack near German consulate in Mazar
New York, Nov 12 (Just Earth News): The United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) has condemned last night’s attack, for which the Taliban has claimed responsibility, against civilians in the northern city of Mazar-e-Sharif, which killed four people and wounded more than 120 others.
All countries should see air pollution in Delhi as ‘wake-up call’ – UNICEF
New York, Nov 11 (Just Earth News): Amid reports that air pollution in India’s capital, Delhi, has hit record highs over the past week, the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has called on all countries to pay attention this emblematic case and take decisive actions to tackle the issue.
Taliban attacks German consulate in Afghan city, 2 dead
Kabul, Nov 11 (IBNS) A Taliban suicide car bomber attacked the German consulate in Mazar-i-Sharif city in Afghanistan ramming the vehicle with explosives into the building, killing two people and injuring several, said media reports.
Afghanistan: ANP official arrested for handing over security post to Taliban
Kabul, Nov 10 (IBNS): An Afghan National Police (ANP) officer was arrested on Thursday for his alleged involvement in handing over security posts to the insurgent Taliban group, reports said.
Afghanistan: Md Hanif Atmar receives Wazir Mohammad Akbar Khan Medal
Kabul, Nov 10 (IBNS): Afghanistan's national security adviser Mohammad Hanif Atmar received the High State Wazir Mohammad Akbar Khan Medal from Afghan President Mohammad Ashraf Ghani, reports said.
UNESCO chief deplores killing of television journalist in Afghanistan
New York, Nov 8 (Just Earth News): The head of the United Nations agency tasked with defending press freedom today spoke out against the murder of a broadcast journalist in Afghanistan's Helmand province on 4 November.
Afghanistan: Five policemen killed in blast
Kabul, Nov 8 (IBNS): At least five cops were killed as a bomb blast rocked southern Paktia province in Afghanistan on Monday, media reports said on Tuesday.
Afghanistan: Taliban commander among four killed in IED explosion
Kabul, Nov 8 (IBNS): A Taliban commander was killed in an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) blast, planted by his own men, in Afghanistan's Kunduz province, reports said.
Afghanistan's Information and Culture Minister resigns
Kabul, Nov 8 (IBNS): Afghanistan's Information and Culture Minister Abdul Bari Jahani resigned from his post on Monday.
Afghanistan: UN Mission probing air strikes that allegedly killed 32 civilians in Kunduz
New York, Nov 8 (Just Earth News): The United Nations mission in Afghanistan has said that it is currently investigating allegations that at least 32 civilians were killed and a further 19 injured in airstrikes in Kunduz city, which is in the north of the country, last Thursday.
Kabul: Blast outside mosque kills 1
Kabul, Nov 7 (IBNS): A bomb exploded outside a mosque in Kabul city of Afghanistan, killing at least one person on Monday, media reports said.
Amjad Sabri murder case: 2 arrested
Karachi, Nov 7 (IBNS): At least two people have been arrested in connection with the murder of qawwal Amjad Sabri, Pakistani officials said on Monday.
Bangladesh: Knife attack at Dhaka airport kills 1
Dhaka, Nov 6 (IBNS): A knife attack incident in Dhaka's Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport left one security personnel killed and three others injured on Sunday, media reports said.
Kabul: Australian woman kidnapped?
Kabul, Nov 6 (IBNS): An Australian woman, who was working for a non-governmental organisation in Afghanistan, has been suspected to be abducted in Kabul on Saturday, media reports said on Sunday.