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This comes hours after a coordinated attack by Taliban rocked the city of Kabul in which at least 68 people suffered injuries. (Photo: AP)

Germany, Qatar to host intra-Afghan dialogue: US peace envoy Khalilzad

This dialogue is an essential element of the four-part peace framework and an important step in the Afghan Peace...

2 July 2019 12:48 PM IST

The blast took place in Police District 3 (PD3) area in the city. (Photo: ANI)

Afghan forces claim upper hand after Taliban attack Kunduz city

The attack comes as US and Taliban negotiators continue a ninth round of talks in Doha.

31 Aug 2019 8:22 PM IST

Congressman Mike Pompeo. (Photo: AP)

US lawmakers seek transparency in Afghan peace deal with Taliban

The three lawmakers asked whether the Taliban's commitment to break with international terrorists also extend to Taliban...

31 Aug 2019 11:22 AM IST

Pakistan is a key player in the talks between the Taliban and the US in an effort to end the war in Afghanistan and allow withdrawal of American troops. (Photo: AFP / File)

Decade's two major conflicts will end in step back to the past

The larger message of these conflicts and the condition in which they will leave the populations in Syria and...

29 Aug 2019 12:05 AM IST

Following in the steps of his father (R), the younger Ahmad Massoud wants to build a grand coalition of anti-Taliban elements. (Photo: AFP)

Son of famed Afghan commander Massoud steps into spotlight

After father's death, Massoud finished his schooling in Iran then moved to UK to train as an officer at the Sandhurst...

28 Aug 2019 2:52 PM IST

President of the United States Donald Trump

US having 'very good' discussions with Taliban: Donald Trump

Washington is keen to end its involvement in Afghanistan, where it has spent more than USD 1 trillion.

19 Aug 2019 2:36 PM IST

Afghanistan President Ashraf Ghani (Photo: AP)

Afghan President Ghani condemns 'inhumane' Kabul wedding hall blast

Slamming the Taliban for denying their involvement in the explosion, Ghani said the group encourages terrorists to carry...

18 Aug 2019 2:12 PM IST

People gather around a makeshift memorial at the scene of a mass shooting at a shopping complex in El Paso, Texas, on Tuesday. (Photo: AP)

America must learn the shadow of white terror will be harder to fight

Countries like Pakistan, post-colonial countries, are continually (and incorrectly) often seen as inhabiting the Western...

9 Aug 2019 12:17 AM IST

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18 killed, at least 100 wounded in Kabul attack, Taliban takes...

A health ministry spokesman said wounded people had been taken to hospitals. Most were civilians, including women and...

7 Aug 2019 2:02 PM IST

This comes hours after a coordinated attack by Taliban rocked the city of Kabul in which at least 68 people suffered injuries. (Photo: AP)

US, Taliban push for peace

The US, which invaded Afghanistan, wants to withdraw thousands of troops and turn the page on its longest-ever war.

4 Aug 2019 3:45 PM IST

US President Donald Trump

Trump touts Afghan peace 'progress' but warns can kill millions

Washington has said it wants to see a deal inked by September 1, but any deal requires the Taliban to talk to Kabul.

3 Aug 2019 12:24 PM IST

The agreement, if reached, would cut the number of American troops in the country from 14,000 to between 8,000 to 9,000. (Photo: ANI | Representational)

US preparing to withdraw thousands of troops from Afghanistan

The Taliban and the US are getting closer to a deal centred around the latter's promise to withdraw its troops from the...

2 Aug 2019 9:18 AM IST