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In September, the United States and the Taliban had appeared on the verge of signing a deal that would have seen Washington begin withdrawing thousands of troops in return for security guarantees. (Representational Image, Photo: AP)

US resumes talks with Taliban in Doha: US source

During a surprise visit to a US military base in Afghanistan last week, Trump said the Taliban 'wants to make a deal.'

7 Dec 2019 3:17 PM IST

Afghanistan President Ashraf Ghani (Photo: AP)

Kowtowing to US, India at losing end in Afghan

New Delhi's considerable economic assistance has been seen by Afghans as being selfless.

3 Dec 2019 4:25 AM IST

Afghan policemen keeping watch following blasts at a Shia cultural centre in an attack claimed by the Islamic State group in Kabul. (Photo: AFP)

Kabul control slips in Afghanistan amid US talks with Taliban

SIGAR said the US has dramatically increased air strikes, dropping 6,823 bombs in the first 11 months of 2018.

31 Jan 2019 12:26 PM IST

The militants opened fire on security forces, triggering a gunbattle in which two ultras were killed. (Photo: Representational | File)

Pakistan supported militant groups will continue attacks in India: US...

Militant groups supported by Pakistan will continue to conduct attacks in India and Afghanistan, according to America's...

30 Jan 2019 2:06 PM IST

The fate of the abducted in Kunduz province in an area that has recently fallen under Taliban control was not immediately known and there was no statement from the insurgents. (Representational | AP)

At least 65 killed in Taliban attack on Afghan intel base

At least 65 people were killed in a Taliban-claimed attack on an Afghan intelligence base.

22 Jan 2019 2:23 PM IST

Noting that Al-Qaeda still maintains a presence in South Asia, the UN report said the terror group adapts to the local environment, trying to embed itself into local struggles and communities and is closely allied with the Taliban. (Representational Image | AFP)

Afghan: Should India talk to the Taliban?

The United States, Russia and Iran are all talking to the Taliban leadership.

22 Jan 2019 1:30 AM IST

The fate of the abducted in Kunduz province in an area that has recently fallen under Taliban control was not immediately known and there was no statement from the insurgents. (Representational | AP)

Taliban target military base, police center, killing 12

A coordinated Taliban group assaulted a military base and police training center in eastern Afghanistan.

21 Jan 2019 4:04 PM IST

Former chief ministers of Jammu and Kashmir Mehbooba Mufti (R) and Omar Abdullah (L) on Tuesday praised Governor Satya Pal Malik for stopping BJP and its proxies from forming government in the state. (Photo: PTI)

If ready for talks with Taliban, why not Kashmiri separatists? ask...

Army chief said there should be talks with Taliban to bring peace in Afghan, but asserted that engagement must be...

10 Jan 2019 12:33 PM IST

Gen Bipin Rawat (Photo: PTI)

Bipin Rawat for Taliban talks, but no preconditions'

It may be recalled that the Afghan govt as well as the United States and Russia are in favour of engaging with the...

10 Jan 2019 1:21 AM IST

Terrorism is becoming a new form of warfare. It is now spreading its head like a multi-headed monster, Rawat said. (Photo: ANI | Twitter)

Terrorism to stay as long as nations sponsor it as state policy: Army...

Rawat said that there should be a control on social media as it is becoming a source of spreading radicalisation.

9 Jan 2019 10:16 AM IST

Fawzia Koofi was one of just two Afghan women invited to Moscow earlier this month for informal meetings with the Taliban. (Photo: AFP)

For the women of Afghanistan...

Meet Fawzia Koofi: an Afghan trailblazer, who fought oppression all her life and confronted Taliban on women.

26 Feb 2019 10:15 PM IST

Noting that Al-Qaeda still maintains a presence in South Asia, the UN report said the terror group adapts to the local environment, trying to embed itself into local struggles and communities and is closely allied with the Taliban. (Representational Image | AFP)

Taliban kill 11 policemen, 10 others: Afgan officials

Afghan officials say 21 people have been killed in the latest Taliban attacks in the country.

5 Feb 2019 1:48 PM IST