ISLAMABAD (AP) — U.S. President Donald Trump said Sunday he will solve the Afghanistan-Pakistan crisis “very quickly,” as peace talks between the warring neighbors entered a second day. The two …
Pakistan warns of ‘open war’ if Afghan peace talks fail to extend ceasefire
Pakistan’s defence minister said on Saturday he believes Afghanistan wants peace but that failure to reach an agreement during talks in Istanbul would mean “open war,” days after both sides agreed to …
Afghanistan and Pakistan head to Turkey for second round of crisis talks
ISLAMABAD (AP) — Afghanistan and Pakistan are heading to Turkey for a second round of crisis talks, officials said Friday, after recent fighting between them killed dozens of people and injured …
Second round of Pakistan-Afghanistan peace talks ends in Istanbul
The discussions between Pakistan and Afghanistan are expected to continue for three more days in the second round in Istanbul.
Travel influencer shamed for encouraging frivolous ‘lads trip’ to war-torn Afghanistan: ‘Disgrace’
For his latest off-the-beaten-path adventure, the Kent native decided to book an eight-day guided tour of Afghanistan despite the fact that the “Graveyard of Empires” is on both the UK and the US’ ‘Do …
Four Years after Taliban’s Return to Power in Afghanistan, Life for Many has Worsened
It’s been four years since the U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan and the Taliban’s return to power. Life for certain groups has deteriorated significantly. But the Trump administration says Afghanistan …
Pakistan’s ‘defence pact’ with Saudi Arabia exposed as hollow during Durand Line clashes with Afghanistan | Explained
During the recent clashes along the Durand Line, which left dozens dead and further strained ties between Islamabad and Kabul, Saudi Arabia offered no military or diplomatic support.
Afghanistan and Pakistan agree to an immediate ceasefire, Qatar says
ISLAMABAD (AP) — Afghanistan and Pakistan, embroiled in more than a week of fighting that has killed dozens of people and injured hundreds, have agreed to an immediate ceasefire, Qatar’s Foreign Ministry said Sunday. It is the deadliest crisis between the two countries in several years.
Twenty countries pressure EU for more deportations to Afghanistan
Twenty European countries on Saturday called upon the European Commission to provide more options for returning Afghans without residence permits to their home country. The Dutch government published a letter to this effect addressed to EU Migration Commissioner Magnus Brunner.
Afghanistan’s Digital Blackout: A Self-Inflicted Economic Crisis
The internet shutdown sent shockwaves through Afghanistan’s fragile private sector, halting transactions and inflicting millions in losses within days.