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Political solution is only outcome to lasting peace in Afghanistan: WH

Lasting peace in Afghanistan is possible only through a political solution, the White House has said, noting the ongoing dialogue between the government of the war-torn country and the Taliban

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India doesn't have to see the Taliban as a hostile political force just because it is Islamic or Pakistan's friend. Modi govt can befriend it if BJP resets its domestic politics of polarisation

US 'acts through' airstrikes in a bid to repel Taliban, says Pentagon

The Pentagon, however, refrained from giving any specifics of its airstrikes in Afghanistan

US launches several airstrikes to support Afghan forces, confirms Pentagon

The US military in the past few days conducted airstrikes in Afghanistan to support Afghan security forces, the Pentagon confirmed

Afghan President calls Danish Siddiqui's father to extend condolences

Afghanistan President Ashraf Ghani on Thursday called the father of slain Reuters journalist Danish Siddiqui and conveyed his condolences over the demise of his son to his family and friends.Siddiqui was the Chief Photographer for Reuters in India. He was killed during the ongoing violence in Kandahar's Spin Boldak district."This afternoon, HE President Ashraf Ghani called Professor Siddiqui, father of Reuters journalist late Danish Siddiqui, and conveyed his condolences over the death of his son to his family, friends and colleagues. The President termed his death as a great loss for the journalism fraternity," said Aziz Amin, Special Secretary to President Ghani.Last week, Ghani had expressed grief over the death of Danish Siddiqui, who was killed while covering the Taliban atrocities in the war-torn country."I am deeply saddened with the shocking reports that Reuters Photojournalist Danish Siddiqui was killed while covering the Taliban atrocities in Kandahar," he had said."While I .

India supports people of Afghanistan in realising their aspirations: MEA

Afghanistan has been witnessing a series of terror attacks since the US began withdrawing its troops on May 1.

United States launched several airstrikes in support of Afghan forces

The Biden administration has not said whether it will continue that support after the pullout is complete.

Taliban demanding funds, recruiting people in Balkh province of Afghanistan

The Taliban in Balkh province are collecting funds forcefully and also recruiting local people, according to officials

Taliban now controls half of Afghan districts: US Joint Chief of Staff

He said Taliban insurgents have control of more than 200 district centers -- about half of 419 in the country -- and is putting military pressure on the country's provincial capitals

Jaishankar speaks to Iran counterpart, discusses situation in Afghanistan

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar spoke to his Iranian counterpart Javad Zarif on Wednesday, focussing on the evolving situation in Afghanistan as well as bilateral issues.

Amid Taliban offensive, rockets target Afghan president's palace

Afghan army chief expected to meet Gen Naravane and Doval next week

Any Afghan govt has to uphold human rights for international legitimacy: US

United States has warned the Taliban that any government that does not respect human rights and seeks to rule at the barrel of a gun will lack international legitimacy

'Impossible for US to re-enter Afghanistan after troops withdrawal'

US lawmaker Adam Kinzinger has deemed it will be 'impossible' for the United States forces to re-enter Afghanistan if the security situation collapses in the war-torn country after a complete drawdown

Foreign diplomatic missions in Afghanistan call for Taliban ceasefire

A delegation of Afghan leaders met the Taliban's political leadership in the Qatari capital over the weekend

US peace envoy Zalmay Khalilzad visits Pak as Islamabad-Kabul ties sour

Imran govt assures safety after Afghanistan pulls out envoy

Senior leaders talk peace as Afghans battle chaos and uncertainty

Senior Afghan leaders are in the Middle Eastern state of Qatar talking peace with the Taliban, whose leader on Sunday issued a statement saying the insurgent movement wants a political settlement

Danish Siddiqui to be buried at Jamia Millia Islamia graveyard

Slain photojournalist Danish Siddiqui will be laid to rest at the Jamia Millia Islamia graveyard, according to a statement on Sunday

United Nations appeals for $850-mn aid to help war-torn Afghanistan

United Nations registered 627,000 Afghans who have returned from neighboring countries so far this year

Afghanistan government, Taliban resume fresh round of talks in Doha

According to Sputnik, the two sides are set to discuss the creation of a transitional government