Afghanistan

Russia not in panic mode—says not evacuating embassy staff despite Taliban’s advances in AfghanistanRussia not in panic mode—says not evacuating embassy staff despite Taliban’s advances in Afghanistan

Russia not in panic mode—says not evacuating embassy staff despite Taliban’s advances in Afghanistan

<p> Unlike the United States and most of its NATO allies, whose diplomats are queuing up for a hasty exit…

4 years ago
Three Indian engineers at Afghanistan dam site rescued in air mission as Taliban captures areaThree Indian engineers at Afghanistan dam site rescued in air mission as Taliban captures area

Three Indian engineers at Afghanistan dam site rescued in air mission as Taliban captures area

<p> Three Indian engineers working at a dam site in Afghanistan had to be rescued in an emergency air mission…

4 years ago
US cuts another deal with Taliban as western diplomats queue up to leave AfghanistanUS cuts another deal with Taliban as western diplomats queue up to leave Afghanistan

US cuts another deal with Taliban as western diplomats queue up to leave Afghanistan

<p> The US has cut another deal with the Taliban. The group, keen to see the back of American forces…

4 years ago
Will Iran support guerrilla warfare to restore military balance in Afghanistan?Will Iran support guerrilla warfare to restore military balance in Afghanistan?

Will Iran support guerrilla warfare to restore military balance in Afghanistan?

<p> As the Pakistan-backed Taliban continues its sweeping advance in Afghanistan, Iranian state-media is signalling that Tehran could back guerrilla…

4 years ago
Imran Khan blows up the cover—reveals Pakistan and Taliban are conjoined twinsImran Khan blows up the cover—reveals Pakistan and Taliban are conjoined twins

Imran Khan blows up the cover—reveals Pakistan and Taliban are conjoined twins

<p> Pakistan’s garrulous prime minister Imran Khan has made an astounding foot-in-the mouth statement. Speaking on behalf of the Taliban,…

4 years ago
Warlord Rashid Dostum, “King” of Mazar-e-Sharif pledges to kill Taliban in AfghanistanWarlord Rashid Dostum, “King” of Mazar-e-Sharif pledges to kill Taliban in Afghanistan

Warlord Rashid Dostum, “King” of Mazar-e-Sharif pledges to kill Taliban in Afghanistan

<p> He is back. The “famous” warlord of the north and the former Vice President of Afghanistan, Abdul Rashid Dostum…

4 years ago
Ahead of Jaishankar’s UN address, Qatar’s Special Envoy confirms India and Taliban are talkingAhead of Jaishankar’s UN address, Qatar’s Special Envoy confirms India and Taliban are talking

Ahead of Jaishankar’s UN address, Qatar’s Special Envoy confirms India and Taliban are talking

<p> External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar is set to address the UN Security Council on Wednesday, amid a flurry of…

4 years ago
Afghanistan’s killing fields: Taliban and its mentors have blood on their handsAfghanistan’s killing fields: Taliban and its mentors have blood on their hands

Afghanistan’s killing fields: Taliban and its mentors have blood on their hands

<p> Afghanistan's President Ashraf Ghani has asserted that his country is confronting a fierce psychological war, where repeated attacks on…

4 years ago