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.
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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".
US to restart talks with Taliban in Qatar
Zalmay Khalilzad arrived in Kabul to meet President Ashraf Ghani, a senior Afghan official says.
Probe into alleged crimes in Afghanistan begins at International Criminal Court at The Hague
Prosecutor alleges that Afghan security forces tortured prisoners at government detention centres.
In pictures: Trump's unannounced maiden visit to Afghanistan as US president
Before taking the secret flight to Afghanistan, Trump had been expected to spend Thanksgiving in Florida.
Trump makes surprise Afghanistan trip, voices hope for ceasefire
This is Trump's first visit to Afghanistan since becoming president.
Iran hosts Taliban to discuss Afghan peace process
Taliban politburo chief Mullah Abdul Ghani Baradar met with Iran's foreign minister, Mohammad Javad Zarif: report.
Trump hopeful of peace deal with Taliban
"You know we’re pulling way down in Afghanistan. We’re working on an agreement now with the Taliban," says Trump.
Foreigner killed as UN vehicle hit in Kabul blast
UN confirms the fatality and says two other staff members wounded.
EC allocates 40m euros for Afghan refugees
In Pakistan, the EU funding will provide assistance to Afghan refugees, as well as internally displaced Pakistanis.
US backs sustained Indian role in Afghanistan
“The United States welcomes India's substantial investment in and assistance to Afghanistan”: State Department official.
Trump thanks PM Imran for facilitating Western hostages' release in Afghanistan
Imran Khan tells US president he must continue his efforts to facilitate a peaceful solution of the Kashmir dispute.
US sees hostage swap as ray of hope for Afghanistan
On Tuesday, three high-ranking Taliban prisoners were swapped for two Western professors.
At least 4 wounded as back-to-back blasts hit Afghan capital
Interior Ministry spokesman says the Kabul Military Training Center was the target.
Afghan women will reject Taliban rule: First Lady
Rula Ghani also emphasises the need to negotiate a durable peace accord.
At least 7 killed in Kabul car bomb blast: interior ministry
Interior ministry spokesman says the dead were all civilians.
US remains ‘committed to political settlement’ in Afghanistan
Washington believes that "a reduction in violence is necessary to bring about a lasting peace," says statement.
Civilian deaths in Afghanistan triple this summer: US report
UNAMA attributes 3,823 civilian casualties — 46 per cent of the total — to the Taliban in the first nine months of 2019.
9 children killed in Afghanistan mine blast
The children, aged nine to 12, included four from what a police spokesperson describes as a “Taliban family”.
Taliban should call ceasefire to prove control of forces: Afghan official
“Our suggestion is for a one-month ceasefire, followed by negotiations,” says National Security Advisor Hamdullah Mohib.
US welcomes proposed intra-Afghan talks in China
The Taliban last week said that China invited a delegation to talks in Beijing.
Khalilzad, PM discuss efforts for peace in Afghanistan
Khalilzad is in Islamabad for the second time in a month.
Editorial: The quadrilateral process on Afghan peace is a welcome development
It is hoped the quadrilateral process is carried forward so that talks between the US and Taliban resume.
Chinese envoy calls for regional peace, stability
Says the US, regional countries want a political settlement of the Afghan conflict.
Pakistan to participate in four-party meeting on Afghan peace process in Moscow
Pakistan had participated in an earlier round of the meeting held in Beijing in July.
Afghan rivals to meet in China after US talks stall
Last month a Taliban delegation visited Beijing for talks with government officials.