Taliban, Pakistan begin third round of talks in Istanbul
Leading the negotiations are Abdul Haq Wasiq, the head of Taliban intelligence, and Asim Munir Malik, Pakistan’s intelligence chief....
RSF condemns Taliban for broadcasting ‘forced confessions’ of journalists
The organization called on the Taliban to immediately release journalist Mahdi Ansari and six others who remain in arbitrary detention....
Taliban deny Pakistani foreign minister’s claim of multiple calls from Muttaqi
During a session, Dar claimed that Muttaqi had reached out to him repeatedly by phone on Monday....
Taliban’s intelligence chief to lead next round of talks with Pakistan in Istanbul
The delegation is expected in Istanbul on Wednesday, a day ahead of the new round of negotiations between the two sides....
Clash over grazing land in northern Afghanistan injures six, sources say
The incident occurred on Sunday, November 2, in the Sang Ab area of Qunduz village in Wursaj district....
Jonathan Trott to step down as Afghanistan head coach after 2026 T20 World Cup
The 2026 T20 World Cup, set for February, will mark Trott’s final assignment with the team....
Hedayat Amin Arsala, veteran Afghan politician, dies at 84
Arsala served in various key roles throughout Afghanistan’s modern political history, including as minister of finance....
Earthquake cuts power to nine provinces, including Kabul, DABS says
In addition, a separate transmission line from Tajikistan to Kunduz Province was also damaged, DABS said....