EU calls for Afghanistan ceasefire as Esper visits Kabul
US President Donald Trump last month declared talks with the insurgents "dead" Read More
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Top Ghani rival Abdullah claims victory in Afghanistan election
"We have the most votes in this election," Abdullah said at a news conference. Read More
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10 killed in car bomb attack in southern Afghanistan
The blast in Zabul was just the latest in a string of deadly Taliban bombings… Read More
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Blast outside president rally in central Afghanistan kills at least 24
A suicide bomber killed at least 24 people outside a campaign rally for Afghan President… Read More
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Pakistan urges early resumption of Afghan peace talks
"We hope the suspension of the peace talks is only a pause and will resume… Read More
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Trump says considering ban on flavored vaping products
'Authorities may well have to do something strong about it' Read More
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Donald Trump says Taliban talks ‘dead’
“They’re dead. They’re dead. As far as I’m concerned, they’re dead,” Trump told reporters Read More
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Explainer: How Trump upended US-Taliban peace talks
The Taliban took half a day to respond, saying the abrupt decision hurt US credibility Read More
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Donald Trump says he cancelled peace talks with Taliban over attack
Earlier this week, US and Taliban negotiators struck a draft peace deal which could lead… Read More
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Taliban assault provincial capital in west Afghanistan
Taliban spokesman Qari Yousuf Ahmadi meanwhile said a "massive operation" was under way in the… Read More
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Toll rises to 16 dead, more than 100 wounded in Kabul blast: official
The blast comes as the US military is set to pull troops from five Afghan… Read More
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U.S, Taliban close to deal as fighting intensifies
U.S. and Taliban negotiators are close to a deal to reduce fighting and allow full… Read More
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US to keep 8,600 troops in Afghanistan after deal with Taliban, says Trump
US troops were first sent to Afghanistan after the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks Read More
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US, Taliban resume push for peace at Doha talks
The Doha talks are being held against a backdrop of persistent violence in Afghanistan. Read More
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Taliban talks resume amid hopes of deal: US source
The source said the talks started around 1300 GMT — the ninth time the two… Read More
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Explosions in Afghanistan wound dozens on 100th Independence Day
The Jalalabad bombs were planted near a market where hundreds of people had congregated after… Read More
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Latest round of US-Taliban talks finishes
'We've concluded this round of talks that started Aug 3 between the US and the… Read More
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India’s IoK move threatens Afghan peace efforts: US paper
President Trump offered to mediate the decades-old dispute, might have factored in Indian Prime Minister… Read More
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At least 95 wounded in Kabul blast
Scores of people were wounded when a car bomb detonated in Kabul on Wednesday, sending… Read More
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Zalmay Khalilzad says ‘excellent progress’ made in Afghanistan peace process
Zalmay Khalilzad made the announcement in his Twitter message, hinting that the deal 'would allow… Read More
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