Afghanistan

Plan for Taliban meeting latest bold Trump gamble to unravel

Pompeo: Taliban ‘overreached’ in Kabul attack that killed American

9:18 pm September 8, 2019

Washington: Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said Sunday that Taliban “overreached” with a car bomb attack in Kabul that killed an American soldier, leading President Donald Trump to call off closely-held Afghanistan peace talks planned for Camp David. Pompeo said the Trump administration has recalled envoy Zalmay Khalilzad, who has been negotiating with Taliban leaders […]

Afghan peace talks with Taliban has resumed: Trump

Afghan govt praises ‘sincere efforts’ as Trump calls off Taliban talks

7:01 pm September 8, 2019

Kabul: Afghanistan praised the “sincere efforts of its allies” Sunday after US President Donald Trump said he had called off negotiations with the Taliban, apparently ending a year-long diplomatic push to exit America’s longest war. “The Afghan government, in relation to the peace, appreciates the sincere efforts of its allies and is committed to working […]

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Trump says he cancelled secret summit with Taliban leaders

1:53 pm September 8, 2019

Washington: US President Donald Trump has called off a “secret” summit with Taliban leaders and Afghan President Ashraf Ghani after the insurgent group claimed responsibility for an attack in Kabul that killed an American soldier, dealing a significant blow to months-long negotiations that were nearing a peace agreement. In a series of tweets on Saturday, […]

Afghan foreign minister likely to visit India this month

Apparent attack ongoing in central Kabul

12:58 am September 3, 2019

Kabul: A massive explosion followed by the sound of small-arms fire rocked central Kabul late Monday in an apparent attack near an area that is home to several international groups. According to interior ministry spokesman Nasrat Rahimi, the blast occurred near Green Village, a large compound that houses aid agencies and international organisations. No group […]

US launched several airstrikes in support of Afghan forces

Afghan forces claim upper hand after Taliban attack Kunduz city

9:45 pm August 31, 2019

Kunduz (Afghanistan) : Afghan security forces “repelled” a coordinated Taliban assault on the northern city of Kunduz on Saturday, President Ashraf Ghani said, amid competing claims from the insurgents. The multi-pronged offensive on Kunduz, which has come under frequent attack since 2015, occurred as the US and the Taliban continue to seek an agreement in […]