Some Afghans blame neighboring Pakistan for the successes of the Taliban as the insurgents rapidly sweep up more territory …
US may still change endgame in Afghanistan and put pressure on Taliban by imposing sanctions on Pakistan
Afghanistan is hurtling headlong into an abyss. The Taliban, according to the latest reports, now controls two-thirds of the territory. And that is even before American and NATO troops have wrapped up …
Head of OSCE center in Turkmenistan reveals main co-op achievements
One of OSCE’s flagship projects aims at strengthening capacities of Turkmenistan’s State Border Service, which also involves Afghanistan, Head of OSCE Centre in Ashgabat, Ambassador John MacGregor …
Taliban take control of northern Afghan borders, Russia says
Taliban militants have taken control of Afghanistan’s borders with Tajikistan and Uzbekistan, Russia’s Kommersant daily reported on Wednesday, citing Defence Minister Sergei Shoigu, heightening …
The Taliban continues to gain ground in Afghanistan
The New York Times’ Christina Goldbaum on how long Afghan forces can hold out against the Taliban gaining control of Kabul, the country’s capital.
Turkey’s Erdogan offers to ramp up effort towards peace in Afghanistan
ANKARA: Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Wednesday said he could meet with the leader of the insurgent Taliban group in an attempt to help secure peace in Afghanistan. Taliban fighters have …
Reporter’s Notebook: Families Fleeing Afghanistan Struggle to Survive in Turkey
Afghan clothes and Iranian SIM cards litter fields under the mountains that stand between Turkey and the Iranian border. A wisp of smoke rises out of what was a small fire, abandoned many hours …
Turkey’s Erdogan Says Could Meet Taliban Leader
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Wednesday said he could meet with the leader of the insurgent Taliban group in an attempt to help secure peace in Afghanistan.
Turkey still keen to run Kabul airport despite Taliban advance -officials
Turkey is for now still intent on running and guarding Kabul airport after other foreign troops withdraw from Afghanistan, but is monitoring the situation after rapid advances by Taliban insurgents, …
Turkey’s Erdogan Says He May Receive Taliban Leader for Talks
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said Wednesday he may receive the leader of the militant Taliban group to discuss the deteriorating security situation in Afghanistan.