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'Very good' White House discussions on Afghan peace deal: Trump
Discussions centred around ongoing negotiations and eventual peace deal with the Taliban and Afghan govt, says official.
Afghan War
Afghan War
Afghan conflict displacing hundreds of thousands
More than 217,000 people had to flee their homes because of fighting during the first seven months of 2019, OCHA finds.
Halt Afghan casualties, UN says after 11 killed in govt action
A politician in the area said the government forces attacked a student gathering over the Eidul Azha holiday.
Taliban claim bomb attack on Afghan police; 14 killed, 145 hurt
The bomb went off when a vehicle was stopped at a checkpoint outside the police station.
Taliban denounce Afghan election, warn that rallies face attack
“This election process is nothing more than a ploy to deceive the common people," Taliban say in a statement.
At least two dead as Afghan TV bus bombed in Kabul
A driver and a passerby were killed, and three more — including two employees of Khurshid TV — were injured: ministry.
US, Taliban push for peace in second day of talks
A Taliban source says efforts are underway to organise a direct meeting between Zalmay Khalilzad and Mullah Baradar.
Troop pullout remains key to Doha peace deal
Taliban claim to have an agreement with US negotiators on 80pc issues, ready for intra-Afghan dialogue in next phase.
New round of US-Taliban talks opens in Doha: Taliban
Officials describe it to be the “most crucial” phase of negotiations to end the 18-year war in Afghanistan.
Blast on bus kills 34 Afghans, wounds 17
Most of the victims were women and children.
At least 28 killed as Afghan bus hits 'Taliban' bomb: official
There was no immediate confirmation from the Taliban that it was behind the blast.
Afghan forces, Nato killed most Afghan civilians in 2019
UN report says 717 civilians were killed by Afghan and international forces in the first six months of 2019.
Afghan soldier kills two US troops
The US Central Command confirms that two US troops were killed, but provided no details.
Trump wants to reduce US troops in Afghanistan by 2020 election
Pompeo says that Washington had a simple message for all Afghans: "We want them to take their country back."
Death toll in attack at Afghan political office rises to 20
Interior Ministry spokesman Nasrat Rahimi says around 50 others are wounded.
Reservations on Taliban talks removed: Qureshi
Qureshi says Pakistan is playing the role of a mediator for the restoration of peace in Afghanistan.
Deadly violence mars start of Afghan election process
Pakistan condemns attack on the office of President Ghani’s running mate.
Taliban reject direct talks with Afghan government
An Afghan minister had earlier said direct talks with the Taliban would take place "in the coming two weeks".
3 Afghan policemen killed in Taliban attack on base
The US-made vehicle, involved in the attack, was captured from Afghan forces, says a spokesperson.
Afghan Taliban say will visit Pakistan if formally invited: BBC report
Spokesperson for Taliban says they will accept Pakistan's invitation because it is a "neighbour and a Muslim country".
At least 10 killed as three blasts rock Kabul
Pakistan condemns attacks, says "will continue to support intl' efforts to restore complete peace" in Afghanistan.
Army chief meets US state secy, military leadership in Washington
Gen Bajwa was received by US army chief Gen Dunford, presented 21-gun salute at Pentagon: ISPR.
Afghan Taliban say Swedish charity can re-open Afghan clinics
Insurgents say the closure was ordered due to "some problems" and alleged that the aid group “did not remain impartial”.
Blast near Afghan university kills 6, injures 27
There was no immediate claim of responsibility for the blast.
At least 12 killed in Taliban attack on Afghan police headquarters
Police chief Tadin Khan says the car bomb is followed by two other explosions.
Afghan colonel killed in 'insider attack' near US forces
Colonel Mujtaba was conducting a security assessment in Qarabagh district when an Afghan soldier started shooting.
US, Russia, China, Pakistan favour permanent ceasefire in Afghanistan: Khalilzad
Earlier, the US envoy assured the international community that the US was not "cutting and running" from Afghanistan.
4 Afghan forces killed as Taliban attack hotel compound
“The attackers took over a building near the governor's office and police headquarters.”
US, Russia, China recognise Pakistan’s role in Afghan peace process
The major diplomatic recognition comes days before PM Imran’s visit to Washington on 22nd.
Pakistan joins US-led call for Afghan ceasefire, talks
Countries call for direct negotiations between Taliban, Ghani government and other Afghans to make "peace framework”.