It is unclear how many people have died following an earthquake in northern Afghanistan, two months after a tremor killed more than 2,200 people.
Pakistan and Afghanistan agree to maintain a ceasefire — for now. Here’s what to know
Relations between the two neighbors hit a low point this month, with fighting killing people on both sides of the border. At issue is a rise in militancy in Pakistan since the Taliban took over Afghanistan.
Pakistan, Afghanistan extend ceasefire, to hold another round of peace talks
Pakistan and Afghanistan have agreed to extend a temporary ceasefire and will hold another round of peace talks in Istanbul next week, aiming to defuse tensions after a deadly flare-up this month.The two sides had been holding talks in Istanbul under Turkish and Qatari mediation until Islamabad said Wednesday that the negotiations had collapsed.
Rashid three-for, Zadran fifty lead Afghanistan to series win
Afghanistan cruised to a series victory over Zimbabwe, with Ibrahim Zadran backing up a disciplined bowling performance by scoring his second fifty in as many T20Is. Mujeeb-ur-Rahman, Abdollah Ahmadzai and Rashid Khan had earlier limited the hosts to 125 all out in Harare, setting up a straight-forward chase.
China and Russia Push India Out of Air Base in Backyard: Reports
India used the air base at Ayni in Tajikistan during a 2001 evacuation operation after the Taliban seized power in Afghanistan.
India wraps up operations at Tajikistan’s Ayni Airbase after over 20 years of strategic presence
India began forging strategic military cooperation with Tajikistan in the late 1990s, during the civil conflict in Afghanistan, when it was supporting the Northern Alliance against the Taliban.
Pakistan says it seeks no further escalation but urges Afghanistan to act against militants
Pakistan’s Foreign Ministry says Islamabad does not seek further escalation of hostilities with Afghanistan but expects the country’s Taliban rulers to address its security concerns by taking action …
Pakistan and Afghanistan agree to maintain ceasefire after peace talks in Istanbul
Pakistan and Afghanistan have agreed to maintain a ceasefire after peace talks in Istanbul, according to Turkey’s Foreign Ministry.
Pakistan and Afghanistan to resume talks in Istanbul after dialogue deadlock, officials say
Pakistan and Afghanistan are expected to resume peace talks in Istanbul to revive a dialogue that collapsed earlier this week, according to Pakistan’s defense minister, two officials and state media …
Boost for India’s Afghanistan plan! Trump admin extends waiver on Chabahar Port sanctions; why US move is important
The US has granted India an extension on sanctions waivers for Iran’s Chabahar Port until early next year. This crucial port facilitates India’s regio …