Latest News
US Forces hand over Helmand military base
The US forces have handed over a Helmand camp to the Afghan forces as they prepare to exit the country, the 205th Maiwand Corps said in a statement Sunday.
According to the statement, a US military camp known as Camp Antonik was handed over to the Corps on Sunday morning.
The handover ceremony was held at the 205th Maiwand Corps headquarters with the participation of ANDSF and US forces’ senior officials, the statement said.
“The leadership of the 205th Maiwand Corps appreciated the assistance and support of these forces (US forces) and said goodbye to them,” the statement read.
The statement said that Camp Antonik will continue to be the headquarters of the Afghan Special Forces.
“The Afghan military will intensify anti-terrorism operations and will target strongholds of the terrorists in any area of the southwest of the country (from this base),” the statement concluded.
This comes as the US-led NATO forces on Saturday, May 1, officially began withdrawing from Afghanistan.
Iran’s President Masoud Pezeshkian said on Saturday that its temporary leadership council had approved the suspension of attacks against neighboring countries unless an attack on Iran came from those countries.
The announcement came as Iran continued to launch attacks in the region in response to U.S.-Israeli strikes on the Islamic Republic, Reuters reported.
Afghan nationals were among dozens of people injured during recent missile and drone attacks launched by Iran against the United Arab Emirates, according to the UAE Ministry of Defence.
Authorities said the attacks caused over 100 minor injuries among residents of multiple nationalities, including Emirati, Egyptian, Ethiopian, Filipino, Pakistani, Indian, Bangladeshi, Sri Lankan, Lebanese and Afghan nationals.
The ministry also confirmed three fatalities — citizens of Pakistan, Nepal and Bangladesh — following the strikes.
The attacks are part of a wider escalation across the Middle East after US-Israeli strikes on Iran triggered retaliatory drone and missile launches against several Gulf states, including the UAE.
UAE Ministry of Defense said that since the start of the Iranian attacks, a total of 205 ballistic missiles have been detected, of which 190 were destroyed, 13 fell into the sea, and 2 landed within the UAE. During the same period, 1,184 Iranian drones were detected, with 1,110 intercepted, while 74 drones fell within the country’s territory.
Prominent Islamic scholar Ali al-Qaradaghi, president of the International Union of Muslim Scholars, has issued a religious ruling urging an immediate halt to fighting between Pakistan and Afghanistan during the holy month of Ramadan.
In a statement, Qaradaghi said that fighting between Muslim nations contradicts Islamic teachings and stressed that the lives of Muslims must be protected. He described the suspension of hostilities during Ramadan as a religious obligation, calling on leaders of both countries to stop the conflict before the last ten days of the holy month.
The scholar also urged the two sides to use the ceasefire as an opportunity to begin dialogue after Eid, noting that countries such as Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and Turkey could help mediate.
Qaradaghi emphasized the importance of unity among Muslim nations and warned against internal conflicts that weaken the broader Muslim world.
Hundreds, including civilians, have been killed and injured in fighting between Afghanistan and Pakistan that began over a week ago.
Iran to suspend strikes on neighbours unless attacks come from them
Afghanistan steps in to replace Iran in supplying fruits and vegetables to Russia
Afghans among those injured in Iranian attacks on UAE
Iran war enters second week as Trump demands ‘unconditional surrender’
Prominent Muslim scholar issues fatwa calling for Afghanistan-Pakistan ceasefire
Pakistani military jet downed in Afghanistan’s Jalalabad, pilot captured alive
Afghan Air Force conducts airstrikes in Islamabad, other cities
IEA releases three Pakistani soldiers to mark Ramadan
Afghanistan’s Chief of Armed Forces underscores readiness and equipment for national defense
Afghanistan welcomes investment and technology partnerships with India
Tawsia: Impact of regional crisis on Afghan projects discussed
Saar: Sixth day of US–Israel war with Iran reviewed
Tahawol: Discussion on ongoing US–Israel war with Iran
Saar: Turkiye’s efforts to revive ceasefire between Kabul-Islamabad
Tahawol: Discussion on ongoing conflicts between Afghanistan and Pakistan
-
Regional5 days agoMiddle East conflict intensifies; UK base in Cyprus targeted
-
Regional5 days agoAyatollah’s wife dies from injuries sustained in airstrike on Tehran residence
-
Latest News3 days agoAmir Khan Muttaqi, Zhao Xing discuss regional security and violations of Afghan territory
-
Latest News4 days agoUNAMA calls for immediate halt to Afghanistan–Pakistan cashes
-
International Sports5 days agoAFC postpones Champions League matches amid escalating Middle East tensions
-
Regional4 days agoUS Embassy, Consulates in Pakistan suspend visa services over security concerns
-
Latest News4 days agoIndian cleric comments on rising Afghanistan–Pakistan tensions
-
International Sports4 days agoRonaldo’s private jet flies out of Saudi Arabia following US Embassy drone strike in Riyadh