Just hours after a magnitude 5.1 earthquake hit Khost province, a third earthquake of 4.8 was recorded in northern Badakhshan on Monday night, the United States Geological Survey confirmed.

The first quake, a 4.3-magnitute, struck near Jurm district in Badakhshan just after 4pm local time on Monday. The second, a 5.1 quake, happened just before 5pm...

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A magnitude 5.1 earthquake was recorded in Afghanistan on Monday evening, the United States Geological Survey reported.

The quake happened at 16:52 with its epicenter 49 kilometers west-southwest of eastern Khost province. Its depth was reported to be 10 kilometers.

There were no immediate reports of damage or human casualties.

The quake happened...

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Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman pointed to American abuse in the Abu Ghraib prison in Iraq and the war in Afghanistan as he told President Joe Biden Friday that the US made &mistakes& too.

This was in response to Biden&s comments to MBS & as the crown prince is called & on the murder of Washington Post...

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The Department of Agriculture and Livestock of Balkh province said Monday melon and watermelon harvests are expected to increase significantly in the province this year.

According to officials 20 to 25 tons of melons and watermelons will be harvested this year.

Farmers in the province said despite many problems, they are expecting a good harvest...

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A Pakistani delegation arrived in Kabul on Monday to discuss issues relating to trade, including that around the sale of coal, with officials of the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan (IEA).

Deputy Minister of Commerce and Industry Abdul Latif Nazari said that Afghanistan wants extensive economic interaction with all countries, especially with its...

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The Shpageeza Cricket League 2022 got underway in Kabul on Monday with eight teams scheduled to battle it out for this year&s title. 

The 8th season of this year&s tournament will run through until August 5 with 32 matches scheduled to take place. 

All matches will be held at the Kabul International Cricket Stadium.

According to...

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