Peace talks between the Afghan government and the Taliban are set to begin following the release of 6 High-Value Taliban Prisoners on the eve of the 9/11 anniversary. ( read original story ...)
Afghan Rivals Gather in Qatar for Historic US-Backed Peace Talks
Representatives of Afghanistan's warring factions have gathered in Qatar for historic U.S.-brokered peace negotiations starting Saturday that aim to find a political settlement to the South Asian ... ( read original story ...)
Qatar, South Sudan establish diplomatic ties
Qatar and South Sudan signed on Thursday a joint statement for the establishment of diplomatic relations at the headquarters of the Permanent Mission of the State of Qatar to the United Nations in ... ( read original story ...)
Afghan Government Delegation Arrives in Qatar for Taliban Peace Talks
Afghan government representatives arrived in Qatar on Friday ahead of peace talks there with the Taliban, said a spokesman for Abdullah Abdullah, chairman of the government's High Council for National ... ( read original story ...)
Pompeo, Afghan Negotiators Converge On Qatar For Peace Talks
US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo and Afghan government negotiators arrived in Doha Friday ahead of what promise to be lengthy and difficult peace talks with the Taliban after 19 years of war. Afghan ... ( read original story ...)
Rogue Afghan soldier who killed Diggers being transferred to Qatar
A rogue Afghan soldier who shot dead three Australians is being transferred to a detention centre in Qatar, in a worrying sign that he may be released in the coming weeks. ( read original story ...)
Peace talks between Taliban and Afghan government to begin Saturday in Qatar
The long-awaited peace talks with the negotiating team selected by the Afghan government are to begin on Saturday in the Gulf Arab state of Qatar, the Taliban said in a statement on Thursday. ( read original story ...)
Qatar to host Afghani peace negotiations starting Sept. 12 – statement
The Qatari ministry of foreign affairs announced in a statement on Thursday that it will host Afghani peace negotiations starting Sept. 12. ( read original story ...)
U.S. Secretary of State arrives in Qatar for Afghan-Taliban peace talks
U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo arrived in Qatar on Friday ahead of peace talks between representatives of the Afghan government and the Taliban. Long-awaited peace negotiations are scheduled to ... ( read original story ...)
Armenia ends state of emergency but some restrictions to remain until January
Armenia's government lifted a state of emergency on Friday, saying the coronavirus was spreading less quickly than before, but said some restrictions would stay in place until January. The state of ... ( read original story ...)