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There was a continuous exchange of fire between the terrorists and police personnel. (Photo: ANI)

11 killed in Afghanistan hotel attack, Taliban claims responsibility

The siege came to an end after seven hours and three terrorists were killed while two others were arrested, according to Rahimi.

14 Jul 2019 12:19 PM

Around 70 delegates are attending the two-day gathering which has been organised by Germany and Qatar. (Photo: Representational image, AP)

Afghan rivals resumed talks with Taliban for peace

Stakes are high for the talks which follow a week of US-Taliban negotiations with both sides eyeing a resolution to 18-year old conflict.

08 Jul 2019 1:26 PM

Taliban has conducted various attacks in a past few days. On June 2, 68 people suffered injuries in a coordinated attack by the terror group which rocked the city of Kabul. (Photo: AFP/Representational)

4 killed, 36 wounded in Taliban attack in Afghanistan

The Kamma Press, citing the 209 Shaheen Corps, reported that Taliban fired multiple rounds of mortars and rockets in a market area.

05 Jul 2019 7:05 PM

This comes hours after a coordinated attack by Taliban rocked the city of Kabul in which at least 68 people suffered injuries. (Photo: AP)

Germany, Qatar to host intra-Afghan dialogue: US peace envoy Khalilzad

‘This dialogue is an essential element of the four-part peace framework and an important step in the Afghan Peace Process,’ Khalilzad said.

02 Jul 2019 12:48 PM

Qasim Afghan, a Kandahar police spokesman, said some security forces were also killed in the attack, and that communications with the centre of the district were cut off. (Photo: Representational)

8 election commission employees killed in Afghanistan

The Taliban used explosive-filled vehicles to attack Maruf district centre in southern Kandahar province.

30 Jun 2019 5:38 PM

Suhail Shaheen said both sides are looking for "tangible results" as they try to hammer out the fine print of agreements that will see the eventual withdrawal of over 20,000 U.S. and NATO troops from Afghanistan, and end America's longest-running war. (Photo: AP)

Taliban say latest round of talks with US 'critical'

Both sides sat down to negotiate just days after Pompeo said the US was hopeful of deal to end Afghanistan's protracted war by September 1.

30 Jun 2019 2:28 PM

‘Taliban launched a coordinated attack on a police checkpoint in Guzara district of Herat province Saturday, killing four policemen and injuring another,’ Sulaiman, the Guzara district police chief said. (Photo: AP)

4 policemen killed in Taliban attack

A police armoured vehicle was also damaged by Taliban militants.

23 Jun 2019 5:29 PM

Afghanistan is facing an unstable political and security situation due to the activities of the Taliban and the Islamic State. (Representational Image | AFP)

5 Taliban terrorists killed by Afghan forces in Faryab province

The anti-terrorist operation was carried out in the Dara-e-Shakh area of Gurziwan district in the wee hours of Friday.

21 Jun 2019 1:34 PM

While supporting and appreciating the international efforts to end the conflict in Afghanistan, he said, ‘We see that some may be driven by a sense of an urgency with timelines which are, perhaps, not intrinsic to the needs of the Afghan people’. (Photo: ANI)

India warns against hasty US-Taliban peace deal

Indian diplomat Syed Akbaruddin cautioned that terrorist organisations cannot be allowed to negotiate from position of strength.

20 Jun 2019 2:39 PM

34 people rescued from Taliban-run prison by Afghan forces

Civilians, soldiers, policemen and intelligence agents were freed during the operation.

11 Jun 2019 1:27 PM

Moreover, five militants were killed in an airstrike in Musa Qalah district. (Representational Image)

Afghanistan: 15 militants killed in multiple operations

The forces have also detained four militants, and a tunnel used by the Taliban has also been destroyed.

28 May 2019 3:14 PM

US envoy Zalmay Khalizad with EAM Susham Swaraj (Photo: Twitter)

US representative Zalmay Khalizad briefs Sushma Swaraj on Afghan peace initiatives

Khalilzad has been holding talks with the Taliban to strike a deal to bring stability in Afghanistan.

06 May 2019 8:33 PM

Donald Trump loosened restrictions and made it easier for American forces to bomb Taliban positions. (Photo:AP)

More Afghan civilians killed by US security forces than by insurgents: UN

Afghan civilians are being killed in greater numbers by US and pro-government forces than by the Taliban and other insurgent groups.

24 Apr 2019 1:37 PM

The advisor, Hamdullah Mohib, on Thursday took particular aim at US envoy Zalmay Khalilzad and his personal 'ambitions' in Afghanistan. (File Photo)

US, Kabul ties tense as Taliban talks approach

A close aide to Afghan President Ashraf Ghani sparked a diplomatic spat with the US by offering tough criticism of Washington's talks.

15 Mar 2019 2:08 PM

New biography says Omar was in fact living just three miles from a major US Forward Operating Base. (Photo:Youtube)

Taliban leader Omar lived next to US Afghan base: Biography

Taliban founder Mullah Omar lived within walking distance of US bases in Afghanistan for years.

11 Mar 2019 11:19 AM

The explosion happened during a ceremony marking the 24th anniversary of the death of Shiite Hazara leader Abdul Ali Mazari that was attended by many of the country's political elite, including Abdullah and former President Hamid Karzai. (Representational Image)

Blast strikes near major political gathering in Kabul

No group has claimed responsibility for the blast and no casualties have been reported.

07 Mar 2019 2:50 PM

Two security officials confirmed that members belonging to foreign forces present at the base were safe as the Taliban could not breach walls of their compound. (Photo: AP | File))

Afghan forces clash with Taliban to retain control over military base

At least nine Taliban insurgents, including three suicide bombers, were killed by the Afghan forces.

01 Mar 2019 7:27 PM

Fawzia Koofi was one of just two Afghan women invited to Moscow earlier this month for informal meetings with the Taliban. (Photo: AFP)

For the women of Afghanistan...

Meet Fawzia Koofi: an Afghan trailblazer, who fought oppression all her life and confronted Taliban on women.

26 Feb 2019 10:15 PM

11 policemen were slained when the insurgents stormed a checkpoint in northern Baghlan province (Representational Image)

Taliban kill 11 policemen, 10 others: Afgan officials

Afghan officials say 21 people have been killed in the latest Taliban attacks in the country.

05 Feb 2019 1:48 PM

SIGAR said just 53.8 per cent of Afghanistan's 407 districts are in government hands, and experts on Afghanistan say the number is lower still. (Photo: AFP)

Kabul control slips in Afghanistan amid US talks with Taliban

SIGAR said the US has dramatically increased air strikes, dropping 6,823 bombs in the first 11 months of 2018.

31 Jan 2019 12:26 PM

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