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US President Donald Trump said Tuesday that there is ‘a chance’ of making a peace deal with the Taliban. Speaking to the reporters, Trump said that the US will soon wrap up the agreement with the group. “We are negotiating with the Taliban.  We have been negotiating with them for …

Some former and present prominent Afghan officials want the international society to continue their aid to Afghanistan post the peace deal with the Taliban. The former officials emphasize that the economical aspect of Afghanistan should also be taken into consideration during the peace talks. Economy Minister Mohammad Mustafa Mastoor, underlines …

Speaking at the Munich Security Conference, NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg emphasized on supporting the Afghan forces and the peace process to a sustainable level. NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg at the Munich Security Conference said, “We are not leaving Afghanistan. But we are prepared to adjust our force level if the …

The NATO’s Civilian Representative to Afghanistan, Nicholas Kay, urged the Afghan government to form the peace negotiator team as soon as possible. Addressing on the sidelines of NATO Ministerial Conference, Kay said that Afghans are running out of time, therefore, the Afghan government should form a comprehensive negotiating team. Kay …

The NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg reiterated NATO’s commitment to supporting US efforts in the Afghan peace process, aimed to put an end to the long-term war in Afghanistan. Speaking in Brussels Thursday Stoltenberg warned the Taliban to reduce violence and attacks in the war-weary country. Meanwhile, Stoltenberg said that NATO …

The Dutch ambassador said that the “Orange Business Network” program will continue on a monthly basis for a year-long to technically support and motivate the young entrepreneurs. The Minister of Economy also supports the program and said that he would meet the entrepreneurs’ problems in person. The Orange Business Network …

The spread of a new coronavirus in mainland China and to 27 countries and regions beyond is alarming health experts. Here is what we know – and do not know – about the virus: HOW DANGEROUS IS THE VIRUS? The coronavirus family of viruses includes the common cold and more …

A passenger plane skidded off the runway at an airport in Istanbul, Wednesday, killing three people and injuring 179 others.  A Pegasus Airlines plane, Boeing 737, with flight number PC2193 was arriving from Turkey’s Aegean province of Izmir at Sabiha Gokcen International Airport when it skidded off the runway while …

At least 38 people have been killed and dozens are trapped after two avalanches hit Bahcesaray district of Turkey’s eastern Van province, Turkish news agencies reported. According to the Turkish Anadolu Agency, the first avalanche occurred Tuesday evening. The second avalanche came down at around midday, Wednesday, burying rescue teams. …

On February 4th, 2020, the first special care center to fight coronavirus was established in Afghan-Japan Communicable Disease Hospital in Kabul. Public Health Minister Ferozuddin Feroz says that the center offers 100 beds, and is dedicated to diagnose and cure coronavirus patients. The minister adds that if need be, they …

The US Secretary of State, Mike Pompeo, Monday demanded “demonstrable evidence” from the Taliban that it can and will reduce violence before signing a deal that would lead to Afghanistan peace talks and a withdrawal of American troops from the country. Pompeo, in a conference in neighboring Uzbekistan, said the …

According to a CNN report, the Trump administration, Friday announced an expansion of the travel ban to six new countries. The new ban is comprised of immigration restrictions imposed on Nigeria, Eritrea, Tanzania, Sudan, Kyrgyzstan and Myanmar (Burma). It is stated that the immigrants who have helped the US are …

Zalmay Khalilzad, the US Special Representative for Afghanistan Reconciliation, is expected to leave Islamabad for Kabul, today, Saturday 01st February. Sources told Ariana News that Khalilzad was going to travel to Kabul, Saturday afternoon, in order to brief President Ashraf Ghani about the latest developments in the US-Taliban talks in …

The Pentagon Wednesday released the names of two officers of U.S. Air Force who were killed in the crash of their Bombardier E-11A electronic surveillance plane in Ghazni province of Afghanistan. The officers were identified as Lt. Col. Paul K. Voss, 46, of Yigo, Guam, and Capt. Ryan S. Phaneuf, …

The US security officials underlined that investigations are underway on the US plane type E-11A crash in Ghazni. Experts say, if it turns out that the plane was shot down, the war will enter a serious phase. The Taliban claimed Monday that a special US-security plane was brought down in …

The coronavirus outbreak that began in the central Chinese city of Wuhan, in the province of Hubei, has killed 80 people in China so far and infected more than 2,750 globally, most of them in China. The virus has caused alarm because it is still too early to know how …

According to a statement by the Afghan Presidential Palace, President Ashraf Ghani, Thursday 25th Jan, met with US Embassy Chargé d’Affaires Ross Wilson to Afghanistan, and Gen Scott Miller, the commander of Resolute Support Mission, in the presidential office. In the meeting, General Miller briefed the president on his trip …

Amnesty International, in a statement, said Friday, the USA and the Afghan Taliban’s negotiations over a reduction in violence must include a commitment by both sides to abide by the laws of war and end all attacks on civilians. The statement writes as, “In a conflict marked by attacks on …

An earthquake with a magnitude of 6.7 has shaken eastern Turkey, Friday evening, killing at least 20 people, injuring more than 1,015, causing buildings to collapse, and leaving several trapped, Turkish news agencies reported. According to a Turkish, Anadolu Agency, the earthquake hits the town of Sivrice, in eastern Elazig …

The US Department of Defense, Thursday posted on its official website that it had provided the semiannual report, “Enhancing Security and Stability in Afghanistan,” to the Congress. The report covers events June 1 through November 30, 2019. The report writes, “The principal goal of the U.S. strategy in Afghanistan remains …