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Nato secretary-general Jens Stoltenberg at a press conference in Brussels on November 7, 2017. (Photo: AFP)

Nato to increase troop presence in Afghanistan by 3,000

Around half the new troops will come from the United States.

7 Nov 2017 1:09 PM GMT

Afghan policemen keep vigil outside Shamshad TV which was attacked by gunmen in Kabul. (Photo: AFP)

At least 2 killed in ISIS-claimed attack on Kabul TV station, several...

The station reported that one attacker blew himself up at the gate. Another attacker went inside and shot at staff.

7 Nov 2017 10:13 AM GMT

Afghan security personnel take position near the Shamshad TV station after an attack in Kabul, Afghanistan, on Tuesday. (Photo: AP)

Gunmen storm Kabul TV station, throw grenades in ongoing attack

I saw three attackers on security cameras entering the TV station building,' an employee said.

7 Nov 2017 7:21 AM GMT

The hotel attack was followed by a Taliban-claimed ambulance bombing on January 27 in the Afghan capital that claimed over 100 lives. (photo: AFP)

ISI trained terrorist involved in Kabul hotel attack: Afghanistan...

Afghanistan's Permanent Representative to the UN, Mahmoud Saikal, made the serious allegation against the ISI in a tweet...

30 Jan 2018 9:35 AM GMT

On January 20, Taliban fighters stormed Kabuls landmark Intercontinental hotel and killed at least 25 people, the majority foreigners, in an ordeal lasting more than 12 hours. (Photo: AP)

Kabul on edge: Gunmen attack military base, multiple casualties

Kabul remains on high alert as the city braces for further attacks.

29 Jan 2018 3:53 AM GMT

Afghan security personnel stand guard as smoke rises from the Intercontinental Hotel after an attack in Kabul, Afghanistan, on Sunday. Gunmen stormed the hotel in the Afghan capital on Saturday evening, triggering a shootout with security forces, officials said. (Photo: AP)

Kabul hotel attack shows need to deal with issue of safe havens: India

India strongly condemns the terrorist attack on the Intercontinental Hotel in Kabul, the external affairs ministry said...

22 Jan 2018 12:17 PM GMT

Afghan security personnel stand guard as black smoke rises from the Intercontinental Hotel after an attack in Kabul. Gunmen stormed the hotel and set off a 12-hour gun battle with security forces that continued into Sunday morning. (Photo: AP)

22 dead in attack on Kabul's Intercontinental hotel: officials

The attack ended after more than 12 hours on Sunday with all six terrorists killed by Afghan forces, aided by Norwegian...

22 Jan 2018 9:05 AM GMT

At least four gunmen attacked Kabuls landmark Intercontinental Hotel. (Photo: AFP/Twitter)

Attack under way on Kabul luxury hotel: officials

Ministry of interior spokesman Najib Danish confirmed that several attackers had entered the hotel and one has been...

20 Jan 2018 8:24 PM GMT

Afghan security personnel carry an injured comrade after an attack near the Kabul International Airport, in Kabul, Afghanistan, Sunday. (Photo: AP)

Blast hits Kabul airport on return of exiled Afghan vice prez Dostum;...

Senior govt officials, political leaders, supporters were leaving airport after greeting ethnic Uzbek leader when...

22 July 2018 4:00 PM GMT

Afghan families leave the site of an attack in Kabul, Afghanistan. AP Photo

Kabul attack: ISIS claims responsibility

The Islamic State group later claimed responsibility for the attack, according to the SITE intelligence group

25 March 2020 10:14 AM GMT

Afghan and foreign security personnel stand guard in front of a hospital after gunmen attacked, in Kabul. (AP)

US blames Islamic State on Kabul maternity hospital attack

Afghan president orders military to switch to offensive mode against the Taliban following the hospital attack and...

15 May 2020 6:48 AM GMT

Smoke rises from a rocket attack during Independence Day celebrations at the Defense Ministry in Kabul, Afghanistan. AP photo

Mortar shells strike Kabul as Afghans mark Independence Day

No militant group claimed responsibility for the attack and there were no immediate reports of injuries or damage

18 Aug 2020 7:53 AM GMT