Afghanistan
Russia says it's establishing 'full-fledged partnership' with Afghan Taliban
Russia sees a need to work with Kabul as it faces a major security threat from Islamist militant groups based in a string of countries from Afghanistan to the Middle East.
Iranian regime relying on foreign militias to bolster security efforts, suppress protests - report
Fourteen Pakistani police officers killed in car bombing, ambush in Bannu
Arrest of Pakistani journalist spurs dispute over Al-Qaida allegations
Iranian airline, banned by US and Europe, launches commercial flights to Afghanistan
The inaugural flight reportedly landed in Mazar-i-Sharif with 120 passengers from Iran.
Afghanistan-Pakistan peace talks collapse, ceasefire continues, Taliban says
Zabihullah Mujahid said negotiations had failed due to Islamabad's insistence that Afghanistan assume responsibility for Pakistan's internal security.
Second Afghan national arrested in Denmark over terror plot targeting Jews in Germany
German prosecutors say a second Afghan national has been arrested in Denmark over a plot to attack Jewish targets in Germany, months after his alleged co-conspirator was detained.
Earthquake of magnitude 6.3 strikes near Mazar-e Sharif, causing widespread damage
A devastating 6.3-magnitude earthquake hit Mazar-e Sharif, damaging key sites like the Blue Mosque and prompting fears of heavy casualties.
Afghanistan and Pakistan agree to restart peace talks in Istanbul, sources say
Afghanistan and Pakistan agree to restart peace talks in Istanbul, aiming to prevent further border clashes after deadly violence this month.
Afghanistan-Pakistan peace talks 'failed', Pakistan minister says
The meeting followed Doha-mediated ceasefire discussions triggered by violent clashes between Pakistani and Taliban forces that killed dozens.
Pakistan reports border clashes during talks with Afghanistan
The Taliban denies accusations of sheltering insurgents and says Pakistan's military operations violate Afghan sovereignty.
Pakistan defense minister warns of 'open war' with Afghanistan if peace talks fail
"We have the option, if no agreement takes place, we have an open war with them," Defense Minister Khawaja Muhammad Asif said in televised remarks from Pakistan. "But I saw that they want peace."
Pakistan and Afghanistan agree to immediate ceasefire after peace talks in Doha
Afghanistan and Pakistan reached a ceasefire after a week of border clashes, as Kabul accused Islamabad of airstrikes killing civilians.
Modi under scrutiny after Taliban allowed to exclude female journalists from Delhi press event
India's External Affairs Ministry said it "had no involvement in the press interaction" at the Afghan embassy.
