Pakistan says it reserves right to strike militants in Afghanistan
Foreign Ministry says Islamabad favors dialogue with Taliban but will continue taking action against threats it says originate from Afghanistan’s territory....
Sources: Afghanistan embassy in Kuwait comes under Taliban control
Sources said Taliban appointed one of their diplomats as first secretary at the embassy two years ago....
Pakistan’s defense minister says trusting Taliban assurances is ‘dangerous’
Khawaja Asif says Islamabad remains skeptical of Taliban commitments to curb militant groups operating from Afghanistan’s territory....
New decree gives Taliban leader final say over opponents’ assets
The law requires the approval of Taliban leader before assets belonging to individuals deemed opponents of their rule can be returned....
WHO urges action against tobacco use in Afghanistan
Marking World No Tobacco Day, the WHO warned that tobacco and nicotine companies use flavors and additives to make their products more appealing and addictive....
Ex-soldier detained by Taliban in Badakhshan
The arrest comes amid UN reports about arbitrary detentions of former security personnel despite Taliban assurances of amnesty....
Moscow, Taliban sign military cooperation agreement: Report
The reported deal comes as Russia deepens engagement with the Taliban while continuing to voice concern about militant groups operating in Afghanistan....
China, Pakistan call for closer coordination on Afghanistan
Beijing and Islamabad welcomed recent trilateral talks with Taliban and pledged cooperation against militant groups they say threaten regional stability....