New US strategy in Afghanistan: Talking to the Taliban
In a rare nod to engaging Islamists in Afghanistan, on Aug. 21 U.S. President Donald Trump said that his administration was willing to talk to “some elements” of the Taliban.
Afghanistan: Anticipation runs high for new US strategy
KABUL, Afghanistan
Turkey condemns mosque attack in Afghanistan
ANKARA
Turkey has condemned the recent terror attack on a mosque in the western Afghan city of Herat, which killed at least 20 people and injured 30 others.
Afghans fighting in Syria worry Hezb-e-Islami chief
KABUL, Afghanistan
Veteran Afghan Mujahedeen leader Gulbuddin Hekmatyar on Tuesday voiced concerns over thousands of his countrymen allegedly sent to Syria by Iran.
Taliban use armored vehicles to attack Afghan forces
KABUL, Afghanistan
Pakistan, Afghan leaders talk cooperation in Tajikistan
KARACHI, Pakistan
Preparation underway for building Afghan section of TAPI
Ashgabat, Turkmenistan, July 3
By Huseyn Hasanov – Trend:
Pakistan begins fencing border with Afghanistan
ISLAMABAD, Pakistan
Pakistan’s army eyes Afghan cooperation against Daesh
KARACHI, Pakistan
In a rare development, Pakistan’s army chief has extended hand towards neighboring Afghanistan for “security cooperation” to contain the brewing threat of Daesh.
