U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) announced on Monday, March 2, that as of 4:00 p.m. Eastern Time, six U.S. military personnel have been killed during ongoing operations against Iran. Kabul 24: The command also reported that the bodies of two American service members, previously missing after initial Iranian attacks on a.
Oman’s Foreign Minister Badr bin Hamad Al Busaidi, the primary mediator in the ongoing indirect nuclear negotiations between Iran and the United States, stated on Friday, February 28, 2026, that a comprehensive agreement is “very much within reach” following significant breakthroughs in recent talks. kabul 24: In an exclusive interview.
The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) expressed deep concern over the sharp escalation of hostilities between Afghanistan and Pakistan, calling on both sides to exercise immediate restraint and take concrete steps toward de-escalation to prevent further violence. Kabul 24: In a statement released on February 27, 2026, the.
In the solar year 1404 (corresponding to 2025), Afghanistan achieved a significant milestone by exporting its first commercial shipment of dried fruits to Europe using the Herat-Khaf railway line. Kabul 24: This historic event marks a major step forward in enhancing Afghanistan’s non-oil exports and integrating the country into regional.
Tensions along the Afghanistan-Pakistan border escalated dramatically on Friday morning (February 27, 2026) when Pakistani air forces carried out airstrikes targeting locations in three Afghan provinces: Kabul (the capital), Kandahar, and Paktia. Kabul 24: Zabihullah Mujahid, spokesperson for the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan, confirmed the attacks, stating that certain areas.
A senior Hezbollah official, speaking anonymously to Agence France-Presse (AFP) on February 25, 2026, clarified the Lebanese group’s stance amid escalating US-Iran tensions. Kabul 24: The official stated that Hezbollah would not intervene militarily if the United States launches “limited” strikes against Iran. However, any action perceived as aiming to.
Jamshid Khodjaev, Deputy Prime Minister of Uzbekistan, announced that he held a video conference with Nooruddin Azizi, Afghanistan’s Minister of Industry and Commerce under the Islamic Emirate, to discuss accelerating bilateral trade growth and reaching an ambitious target of $5 billion in annual trade volume. Kabul 24: According to Khodjaev,.
Amnesty International (South Asia office) has expressed deep concern over reports of civilian casualties resulting from Pakistani airstrikes in Afghanistan’s Nangarhar province on February 21 and 22, 2026. The organization has called for a thorough, independent, and impartial investigation into these incidents to ensure accountability and compliance with international law..
Zalmay Khalilzad, the former U.S. Special Representative for Afghanistan Reconciliation, has strongly condemned Pakistan’s recent airstrikes on Afghan territory, describing them as “horrendous.” Kabul 24: The attacks, which took place early Sunday in the provinces of Nangarhar and Paktika, reportedly resulted in significant civilian casualties, including the deaths and injuries.
Pakistan’s recent airstrikes on border areas of Nangarhar and Paktika provinces in eastern Afghanistan have sparked strong reactions from political figures, former military officials, and Afghan authorities. Kabul 24: The strikes, carried out in the early hours of Sunday (February 22, 2026), reportedly targeted residential zones, civilian homes, and even.
Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Jordan, Palestine, and the Arab League issued a strong joint statement condemning the remarks made by Mike Huckabee, the U.S. ambassador to Israel, describing them as highly provocative, inflammatory, and inconsistent with the official U.S. position. Kabul 24: Huckabee stated that Israel has the right to dominate.
Afghanistan’s Ministry of Defense strongly condemned the Pakistani airstrikes on border areas in Nangarhar and Paktika provinces and stated that a calculated and decisive response will be given at the appropriate time and place. Kabul 24: According to an official statement from the ministry, the Pakistani attacks — carried out.
