March 2018
Bombing in Helmand Leaves at Least 14 Dead
A bombing in Helmand province, Afghanistan, killed at least 14 people and injured 42, occurring near a local wrestling match attended by officials. The Taliban,…
Suicide Attack in Kabul Leaves at Least 26 Dead
A suicide bombing at a Shia shrine in Kabul killed at least 26 people, mostly teenagers, and was claimed by the Islamic State. This incident…
Mike Pence: Pakistan Can and Should Cooperate More Closely with the U.S.
U.S. Vice President Mike Pence has urged Pakistan to enhance cooperation in combating the Taliban and other extremist groups. This comes amid tensions over U.S.…
U.S. Defense Secretary: Some Taliban Members Willing to Negotiate for Peace
U.S. Defense Secretary James Mattis announced that some Taliban members are willing to negotiate with the Afghan government for peace, following Ashraf Ghani's proposal for…
In a Taliban Attack on a Military Outpost in Afghanistan, 10 Killed
A Taliban attack on a military outpost in Afghanistan resulted in 10 police fatalities and 9 injuries. The Taliban claimed responsibility, asserting higher casualty figures…
Resignation of a Tajik Prison Official Due to Family Ties with ISIS
Seyed Morad Halimov, a Tajik prison official, resigned due to his family's connections to ISIS, including his brother being a wanted militant. This situation raises…
Arrest of a 'German Citizen' in Attack on Taliban Bomb-Making Facilities in Afghanistan
A German citizen was arrested by Afghan security forces during a raid on Taliban bomb-making facilities in Helmand province. The individual is suspected of assisting…