US links Afghan talks to ‘significant’ drop in Taliban attacks
US president reiterates need for lasting reduction in violence in meeting with Afghan counterpart.
Afghan War
Afghan War
War veterans launch drive for complete US pullout from Afghanistan
Ad campaign calls for an immediate end to the 18-year-old war and a complete withdrawal of US troops from Afghanistan.
Afghan Taliban see deal with US by end of month
Agree to reduce operations to facilitate withdrawal of forces from Afghanistan.
Taliban open to 10-day ceasefire with US, talks with Afghan government: report
If an agreement is reached, the move could revive hopes for a long-term solution to the conflict in Afghanistan.
US must be involved in Afghanistan after troops leave, says FM Qureshi
Foreign minister was speaking at the Center for Strategic and International Studies in Washington.
Karzai hopes for dialogue between Taliban and Kabul
Karzai is in New Delhi to participate in the government sponsored Raisina Dialogue.
Two US soldiers killed in bomb blast claimed by Taliban
More than 2,400 American troops have been killed in Afghanistan since October 2001.
Taliban attacks leave 26 security personnel dead
The Taliban have intensified their attacks in northern Afghanistan in recent days.
Taliban say have 'no ceasefire plans' in Afghanistan
The denial comes after reports emerged of a potential deal that would see a reduction in fighting after 18 years of war.
In Afghanistan, jailed Taliban await peace, their freedom
A list of about 5,000 Taliban prisoners has been given to the Americans.
Taliban council agrees to ceasefire in Afghanistan
It provides a window during which a peace agreement with the United States can be signed.
Taliban kill 10 Afghan soldiers in attack on base
Taliban spokesman Zabihullah Mujahid in a statement sent to media claims responsibility for the attack.
Suicide car bombing kills six Afghan troops in Balkh
The Taliban quickly claim responsibility for the attack.
Taliban kidnap 27 peace activists, take them to unknown place
The Taliban have previously accused the activists of being financed by the Kabul government among others.
At least seven Afghan troops killed in Taliban attack
Military base was shared between the army and the National Directorate of Security, Afghanistan's intelligence agency.
Nine children killed or maimed in Afghanistan every day: report
"Even by Afghanistan’s grim standards, 2019 has been particularly deadly for children," says Unicef executive director.
US soldier killed in Taliban attack
Incident is likely to affect ongoing peace talks
US denies public was lied to about Afghan war progress
"This has been very transparent. It's not like this war was hiding somewhere," Mark Esper tells reports.
US special envoy Khalilzad in Kabul amid renewed push for deal
Afghan President Ashraf Ghani and Khalilzad discussed several topics including the need for a ceasefire: spokesman.
Broad-based Pak-US partnership vital for regional peace: PM
American senator discusses Afghan reconciliation process with Imran, Gen Bajwa.
US likely to pull out 4,000 troops from Afghanistan soon
Defence secretary says withdrawal will take place even if the Taliban don’t finalise an agreement.
Roadside bomb blast kills 10 civilians in Afghanistan
The explosion happened in the volatile district of Jaghatu in Ghazni province.
Pakistan hopes for end to ‘pause’ in Afghan peace talks
US special envoy Khalilzad discusses reconciliation process with Qureshi, Gen Bajwa.
Taliban bombers target key US Afghanistan base as talks resume
It is not clear if Taliban's targeting of US's largest Afghan military base would affect renewed talks.
US lawmakers demand full, open debate on Afghanistan
Congressman Max Rose, a New York Democrat, calls for an immediate withdrawal of US troops from Afghanistan.
War, lies and failure
A damning new report shows the extent to which America tried to cover up its failures in Afghanistan.
Japanese doctor’s family to bring body home from Afghanistan
The Taliban have denied any connection to the slaying.
88.5pc Afghans favour peace talks
The Asia Foundation survey for 2019 includes 17,812 men and women 18 years of age and older from throughout Afghanistan.
FO hails expected resumption of talks between US, Taliban
"Pakistan encourages all parties to the conflict to engage constructively as a shared responsibility," says FO.
Japanese doctor among six killed in Jalalabad attack
A spokesman for Afghan President Ashraf Ghani calls Nakamura "one of the closest friends of Afghanistan".