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Smoke rises from a house where attackers are hiding in Kabul, Afghanistan, August 21, 2018. (Photo: AP)

Militants clash with official forces in Kabul, rockets fired

It was unclear who was responsible for the assault, which came as the President made a speech marking the first day of...

21 Aug 2018 3:17 PM IST

Taliban militants ambushed a checkpoint in western Afghanistan, killing at least nine policemen, officials said on Friday. (Photo: AP)

Taliban takes over 100 hostage in Afghanistan: Officials

The ambush came despite President Ashraf Ghani's announcement of a conditional ceasefire with the Taliban during Eid...

20 Aug 2018 2:12 PM IST

Jalaluddin was an Afghan mujahideen commander fighting the Soviet occupation of Afghanistan in the 1980s with the help of the US and Pakistan. (Photo: AFP)

Afghan Taliban announces death of Haqqani network founder

Jalaluddin gained notoriety for his organisation and bravery, garnering attention from CIA and visit from US congressman...

4 Sept 2018 9:30 AM IST

File image of an Afghan securityman standing guard on a Kabul road. (AFP)

Three killed in suicide attack on Afghan military base; Taliban blamed

Attacks takes place day after defense minister and commander of U.S. forces visit facility.

29 April 2020 1:40 PM IST

Secretary of State Rex Tillerson warned that US investments in China would bear the brunt of any trade war. (Photo: AP)

Tillerson sends strong message to Taliban, says 'we are not going...

Tillerson asserted that Trump was clear in his speech the US was not undertaking nation-building in Afghanistan.

28 Aug 2017 10:57 AM IST

RJD chief Lalu Yadav. (Photo:AP)

Since Afghan Taliban were honest...

The investigations sought to establish that Modi had helped the Adani group in securing undeserved tax refunds.

2 Aug 2017 12:29 AM IST

The communication is in line with the decision announced by President Donald Trump recently, which was one of his key electoral promises. (Photo: AP)

Taliban writes 'open letter' to Trump, urges US to leave Afghanistan

US Special Inspector General for Afghanistan Reconstruction said the Taliban hold sway in nearly 50 percent of the...

15 Aug 2017 3:50 PM IST

The Talibans leaders have been based in Pakistani cities, including Quetta, Karachi and Peshawar, since their rule in Afghanistan was overthrown in the 2001 U.S. invasion after the 9/11 attacks. (Photo: Representational Image/AP)

Taliban may have moved to Kabul from Pak

If confirmed, the move would be a sign of the Taliban's confidence in their fight against the US-backed government in...

26 Nov 2016 1:30 PM IST

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Afghan Taliban's new chief replaces 24 'shadow' officials

The Afghan Taliban has been weakened in the past by internal divisions and defections to rival groups like Islamic...

28 Jan 2017 10:53 AM IST

Pakistan Prime Ministers Adviser on Foreign Affairs Sartaj Aziz. (Photo: AP)

Sartaj Aziz accuses 'certain forces' of stalling Afghan peace process

Aziz said Pak has been making sincere efforts for facilitating talks between the Afghan govt and Taliban to achieve...

10 May 2017 7:11 PM IST

The Taliban leaders insisted they could only say whether or not the group will join talks after two or three months. (Photo: AFP/Representational Image)

Taliban seeks more time to restart peace talks: media

Afghan government has been trying to woo the militant group for peace talks.

12 Nov 2016 1:35 PM IST

Woman and Man stoned to death by Taliban. (Photo:AP)

Afghanistan: Woman, man accused of adultery stoned to death by Taliban

the incident happened on Sunday in a remote area of the Mohammad Agha district where the government does not hold...

17 April 2017 4:26 PM IST