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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)

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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 8:53 AM GMT

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Afghans need a political settlement as the next step

The Soviet commitment to withdrawal was unequivocal; the American indications are reversible.

4 Feb 2019 8:40 PM GMT

The Trump administration has suspended about USD 2 billion in security aid to Pakistan for failing to clamp down on the Afghan Taliban and the Haqqani Network terror groups and dismantle their safe havens. (Photo: File)

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US, Kabul ties tense as Taliban talks approach

A close aide to Afghan President Ashraf Ghani sparked a diplomatic spat with the US by offering tough criticism of...

15 March 2019 8:38 AM GMT

The Taliban control or contest more than half of Helmands districts and regularly deliver sharp blows to Afghan forces. (Photo:AP)

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Close to 23 Afghan security forces killed in Taliban attack in...

The pre-dawn assault, claimed by the Taliban, saw militants enter the base in Helmand province.

2 March 2019 6:01 AM GMT

Iraq, Afghanistan, Libya and now Syria are living examples of the monumental failure of US foreign policy. Apparently, the US never learnt any lessons from the Vietnam war.

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The clock is ticking on the Americans' varsity for Afghans

Some clues may lie in the other stalled effort being carried out by the Americans in Afghanistan

13 Jun 2019 7:38 PM GMT

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

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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 7:18 AM GMT

US special peace envoy Zalmay Khalilzad (Photo: AP)

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How India has been outplayed in Af-Pak

Indians would like to fault the US for dealing with the Taliban arguing that Washington has done a number on India.

3 Aug 2019 7:36 PM GMT

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Standoff with Taliban & limits of US credibility

Zalmay Khalilzad negotiated with the Taliban over the past one year, and with more focus through the last four months.

11 Sep 2019 6:39 PM GMT

$Zarif also denied Iran was seeking nuclear weapons, after Trump said during a visit to Japan that \were not looking for regime change in Iran. (Photo:AP)$ World

Trump's tweets on calling off peace talks unbelievable': Taliban

Trump on Saturday announced that he was calling off the peace negotiations with the Taliban.

9 Sep 2019 2:54 AM GMT

Afghan security personnel stand guard at the site of a suicide bomber attack on the southern outskirts of Kabul. (AP)

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US gives India key role in Afghan peace process

Strengthening its ties with Kabul, New Delhi meanwhile dispatched a consignment of 10,000 tonnes of wheat on Thursday to...

9 May 2020 3:55 AM GMT

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US special envoy for Afghan talks Zalmay Khalilzad in India today

The visit takes place at a time when the Afghanistan government and Taliban have formally sat on the negotiating table...

15 Sep 2020 10:01 AM GMT

In this May 20, 2021, file photo, Special Representative for Afghanistan Zalmay Khalilzad speaks during a hearing on Capitol Hill in Washington. (Photo: AP)

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Zalmay Khalilzad resigns as special Afghan envoy, replaced by Thomas...

Thomas West had previously served as the Deputy Special Representative

19 Oct 2021 5:31 AM GMT