US says it will consult India in Afghan peace process
The United States has said that it will consult India as the Afghan peace process goes forward even as it called for 'inclusive and legitimate process' that preserves the gains made in the last 18 years.
May 07, 2019, 21:35 PM IST
Taliban suicide bomber leads attack on an Afghan police headquarters, 20 injured
Many armed Taliban fighters entered the police headquarters after the blast and opened fire on security forces stationed there.
May 05, 2019, 15:47 PM IST
Sri Lanka on alert for attacks by militants dressed in uniforms
Authorities suspect members of two little known groups - National Thawheedh Jamaath (NTJ) and Jammiyathul Millathu Ibrahim - of carrying out the Easter attacks, though Islamic State has claimed responsibility.
Apr 29, 2019, 13:38 PM IST
Senior UN official meets Taliban negotiators in Qatar
The head of the U.N. Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) Tadamichi Yamamoto met Mullah Baradar Akhund and other members of the Taliban`s negotiating team in the Qatari capital Doha.
Apr 25, 2019, 23:54 PM IST
Taliban team at Afghan peace talks in Qatar to include women: Spokesman
For a group notorious for its strictly conservative attitude to women`s rights, the move represents a step towards addressing demands that women be included in the talks.
Apr 16, 2019, 09:40 AM IST
Taliban storms west Afghanistan district, kills dozens
Fighting in Afghanistan has escalated ahead of the usual spring season, as both sides seek to increase leverage in talks on a peace settlement.
Apr 05, 2019, 11:29 AM IST
Afghanistan-Pakistan relations plummet after Imran Khan's controversial comment
Afghanistan has recalled its ambassador after Imran Khan told journalists that establishing an interim government in Kabul would ensure smooth talks between the US and Taliban.
Mar 27, 2019, 10:14 AM IST
Pakistan's new game plan - Joint terror strikes by Jaish-e-Mohammad, Taliban in India
JeM and the Taliban are planning to carry out joint terror strikes in India, warns intelligence report.
Mar 16, 2019, 12:03 PM IST
Taliban head Mullah Omar lived in 'secret room' within 'walking distance of US bases': Report
The US had maintained that just like al-Qaida leader Osama bin Laden, Omar was also in hiding in Pakistan.
Mar 11, 2019, 09:58 AM IST
Talks with Taliban focus on four key issues to end the Afghan war: US
The talks have been going on for several days to finalise a draft agreement on a potential foreign troop withdrawal from Afghanistan and to end the 17-year war in the country.
Mar 06, 2019, 11:11 AM IST
Taliban co-founder in Qatar for talks with US
The Taliban have refused to meet the Afghan government but President Ashraf Ghani has insisted that the peace talks will not go anywhere unless the insurgents formally sit with his administration.
Feb 25, 2019, 13:59 PM IST
US-Taliban talks in Pakistan postponed
Afghanistan's Foreign Ministry reacted strongly to the announcement of a meeting in Islamabad, saying it was in violation of a United Nations Security Council resolution.
Feb 18, 2019, 15:30 PM IST
Three-pronged attack on Pakistan: India, Iran and Afghanistan pile on pressure
While India and Iran have lost security personnel in the last one week to terrorists backed by Pakistan, Afghanistan is fuming over Islamabad's invite to Taliban for talks.
Feb 18, 2019, 07:12 AM IST
Top Taliban leader leading peace efforts with US released by Pakistan at the behest of Trump administration: Envoy
The special envoy on Afghanistan, Zalmay Khalilzad, said that Pakistan had a very crucial role to play in the reconciliation process with the Taliban but has "historically not played a positive role".
Feb 09, 2019, 07:47 AM IST
Long a spoiler, Pakistan begins giving behind-scenes aid to US-Taliban peace talks
Pakistan's role in the peace negotiations is a delicate one, with Islamabad seeking to avoid demonstrating the kind of broad influence over the Taliban that Washington has long accused it of having.
Feb 09, 2019, 06:31 AM IST
Taliban, Washington at odds over Afghanistan troop pullout
US and Taliban delegations met in Qatar in January and are due to meet again this month.
Feb 06, 2019, 21:23 PM IST
Mike Pompeo calls Afghan President amidst talks with Taliban
The top US diplomat also emphasised the importance of an intra-Afghan dialogue and the role of a ceasefire in ending the violence and creating the conditions for his government, the official added.
Feb 06, 2019, 06:09 AM IST
Afghanistan says Taliban mastermind of deadly attack on military base killed
Taliban officials were not immediately available to confirm the death of the commander.
Jan 23, 2019, 15:20 PM IST
Peace talks with Taliban will happen soon: US envoy
Talks between the Taliban and American officials have hit a roadblock after the hardline Islamic militants cancelled the fourth round of peace talks last week.
Jan 16, 2019, 23:30 PM IST
Afghan Taliban claim responsibility for deadly Kabul car bomb attack
At least four people a day earlier and more than 90 people were also wounded in the attack near the Green Village compound.
Jan 15, 2019, 11:09 AM IST
