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Donald Trump to order US troop reductions in Afghanistan, Iraq by Jan 15

The Trump administration is expected to cut the number of US troops in Afghanistan almost in half to 2,500 by Jan 15

India condemns terror attack at Kabul University, calls it 'inhuman'

India strongly condemned the terrorist attack at Kabul University, saying the "inhuman act" is a stark reminder that terrorism must be eliminated for durable peace in Afghanistan and the region

25 dead, several wounded in terror attack at Afghanistan's Kabul University

The attack came as the insurgents are continuing peace talks with the U.S.-backed government

Afghanistan claims killing a top al-Qaida leader most-wanted by FBI

Afghanistan claimed Sunday it killed a top al-Qaida propagandist on an FBI most-wanted list during an operation in the country's east, showing the militant group's continued presence there

At least 18 killed in a suicide bombing attack at Kabul education centre

Hospitals are still being searched for victims of the blast, so the number of casualties could still rise

Al-Qaeda mastermind Mohsen Almisri killed by Afghan forces in Andar

Al-Qaeda mastermind Mohsen Almisri was killed in an operation conducted by Afghan forces in Andar district in Ghazni province, the National Directorate of Security said on Saturday

Peace in Afghanistan will enhance regional connectivity: Imran Khan

Minister Imran Khan has said that peace in Afghanistan will benefit the two neighbours by opening new avenues for cooperation and enhance connectivity with other Central Asian countries

India committed to reconstruction and development of Afghanistan: MEA

India has conveyed to prominent Afghan leader Ata Mohammad Noor that it is committed to reconstruction and development of Afghanistan, the Ministry of External Affairs said

China appeals for orderly withdrawal of US troops from Afghanistan

China, which has stepped up its engagement in Afghanistan in recent years called on the US to withdraw its troops in an orderly manner

Donald Trump says 19 yrs in Afghanistan enough; reiterates return of troops

The US has had enough of 19 years in Afghanistan, President Donald Trump has said, reiterating that American troops are coming back from the war-torn country

NATO chief Jens Stoltenberg rules out rushed, early exit from Afghanistan

As rising violence threatens to derail Afghan peace talks, the head of NATO said Wednesday that the military alliance will not leave Afghanistan until security conditions allow

Afghanistan bomb attack kills at least 13, injures over 120, says report

The head of a hospital in Ghor, Mohammad Omer Lalzad, said emergency staff were treating dozens of people with both serious and light injuries from the bombing

At least 7 soldiers, 5 Taliban militants killed in North Afghan clashes

Seven soldiers and five Taliban militants were killed during armed clashes in Imam Sahib district

Trump advisor reaffirms 2,500 troops plan in Afghanistan by early 2021

US President Donald Trump's National Security Adviser Robert O'Brien reaffirmed that US troops in Afghanistan would be reduced to 2,500 level by early 2021

Military blindsided by Donald Trump's new Afghanistan troop withdrawal

The US military was blindsided by Trump's assertion that all US troops will be out of Afghanistan by the end of the year, with US officials saying they are not aware of such a plan

Afghan-Taliban peace deal: Mediators set rules to safeguard talks

The breakthrough was achieved with the help of US officials, as the two sides drew up 19 ground rules that their negotiators should observe during talks, the sources said

Abdullah Abdullah to visit India to muster support for Afghan peace deal

Abdullah Abdullah is slated to visit New Delhi later this week to muster support for the Afghan peace process and strengthen regional consensus

Direct talks between Afghanistan, Taliban still pending after 22 days

Direct talks between negotiating teams representing Afghanistan government and the Taliban were still pending 22 days after the opening ceremony of the intra-Afghan talks in Doha

Nine killed in Afghan suicide bombing amid Taliban talks: Report

An Afghan official says at least nine people including four civilians were killed when a suicide car bomber attacked a military checkpoint in southern Afghanistan

Taliban, Pak interested in withdrawal of international forces: Diplomat

The Taliban and Pakistan are interested in the withdrawal of international forces from Afghanistan more than a peace settlement, a former Pakistani diplomat has said