Herat

Soviet soldier who stayed back after Red Army's defeat in Afghanistan dies

Bakhretdin Khakimov, who was known as Sheikh Abdullah after converting to Islam, dies of carbon monoxide poisoning from a leaking heater in western Herat city, officials say.

Multiple casualties after attack on Taliban vehicle in Afghanistan's Herat

A series of attacks have taken place in the capital Kabul and other urban areas in recent months amid deteriorating security situation in Afghanistan.

Senior cleric among several killed in Afghan mosque blast

The explosion in western city of Herat killed Mujib ul Rahman Ansari, a prominent cleric who was known across Afghanistan for his criticism of the country's Western-backed governments over the past two decades.

Deadly bomb blasts hit western Afghan city

At least five people were killed and 20 others wounded after two bomb blasts targeted the Jibril area in the western Afghan city of Herat.

Deadly bomb blast targets minivan in Afghanistan's Herat

Several attacks are reported each week throughout Afghanistan, including some claimed by the regional chapter of the Daesh.

Taliban hangs up body in main square of Herat city

Group members announce that the person along with three others were caught taking part in a kidnapping and were killed by security forces, a pharmacy owner at the square said.

Afghan national flag carrier to resume international flights next week

Top Ariana airline official hails Qatari and Turkish technical experts for their assistance in getting Kabul airport operational in the shortest possible time.

Biden orders 1,000 more troops to aid Afghanistan departure

President Joe Biden has doubled down on his decision to withdraw US forces from Afghanistan despite the Taliban's rapid advances, but pledged to send more troops to evacuate civilians and warned the militants not to threaten that mission.

Avoiding a final stand in Kabul

An urgent power-sharing agreement between Ghani’s government and the Taliban is one way of avoiding bloody confrontation in the capital.

Taliban takes over dozen Afghan provincial capitals in lightning offensive

The militant group has made rapid advances across southern Afghanistan overnight as US and other foreign forces near a complete withdrawal.

Taliban takes Kandahar, Herat in major Afghanistan offensive

The speed of the Taliban offensive raises questions of how long the Afghan government forces can stop the militants from reaching Kabul.

As international troops depart Afghanistan, the threat of landmines remains

International military forces leave behind a country facing growing insecurity and levels of violence, a faltering economy and multiple humanitarian crises.