Ashraf Ghani

Peace in sight for Afghans, but spoilers may threaten harmony

There is cause for cautious optimism so long as troublesome elements within the government and the Taliban are not allowed to derail the process.

Afghanistan to free up to 2,000 Taliban prisoners after ceasefire offer

Afghan President Ghani said the government was ready to hold peace talks with the Taliban after accepting their offer of a three-day truce over the Eid al Fitr holiday starting Sunday that marks the end of the Muslim holy fasting month of Ramadan.

Taliban, Afghan president declare three-day Eid ceasefire from Sunday

The ceasefire which begins Sunday was first announced by the Taliban, then welcomed by Afghan President Ashraf Ghani.

Afghanistan unity deal brings overdue glimmer of hope

Eradicating terror from Afghanistan remains the top priority, but all sides must now agree on methods.

Suicide bomber kills seven troops in eastern Afghanistan

The Taliban-claimed attack, which targeted a base in eastern Afghanistan belonging to the country's intelligence service, also wounded at least 40 people and left eight others in critical condition.

Afghan President Ghani and rival Abdullah sign power-sharing deal

The breakthrough comes as Afghanistan battles a series of crises, including a rapid spread of the deadly coronavirus and surging militant violence that saw dozens killed in brutal attacks last week.

Afghan Taliban says ready to fight after Ghani orders military action

Taliban, which denied involvement in Tuesday's attacks that killed over 50 people, says it is "fully prepared" to counter any strikes ordered by Afghan President Ashraf Ghani.

'Suicide bomber' kills three, wounds 15 in Kabul

Interior Ministry spokesman Tariq Arian says bomber detonated his explosives among civilians in Reshkhor area of Afghanistan's capital.

Taliban rejects Afghan ceasefire offer during Ramadan

Afghan President Ashraf Ghani appealed to militants to lay down their arms for the holy month of fasting as the country battles the Covid-19 pandemic. The Taliban respond by accusing Kabul of putting prisoners' lives at risk during the outbreak.

Multiple Taliban attacks kill at least 29 Afghan troops

Afghanistan's government officials said Taliban insurgents targeted checkpoints in three provinces, in a fresh wave of violence despite a deal with the US and a worsening coronavirus crisis.

Europe coronavirus death toll tops 100,000 - latest updates

The coronavirus disease has infected at least 2.3 million people and killed more than 150,000 globally. Here are the updates for April 18:

Taliban recalls negotiators after suspending prisoner exchange talks

Taliban said, "the intentional delays in the release of our prisoners violates the peace agreement, therefore we call back our technical team back from Kabul".