Afghan Peace Negotiators Meet In Doha For Second Time

In a move that comes as a positive step in the Afghan peace process, some negotiators of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan and the Taliban held a meeting in Doha on Sunday–their latest since May 13.

Blinken’s Letter Will Not Change Govt Stance on Peace: Saleh

US Secretary Antony Blinken’s letter to President Ashraf Ghani, in which he seeks to kick-start the stalled peace process, "may have surprised many," however, for the Afghan government, it was “not a concern” and the government will not change its stance on reconciliation efforts, said First Vice President Amrullah Saleh at an event on Monday.

‘Certain Conditions’ Must be Met for Int’l Troops to Leave Afghanistan: Germany

Five children wounded in Taliban IED blast: Faryab officials

At least five children were wounded in a Taliban IED explosion in Faryab province on Monday morning, Faryab police confirmed.

Ghani explains three pillar approach to a better Afghanistan

President Ashraf Ghani called for a moment of silence on Tuesday, while delivering his keynote remarks virtually at the Geneva Conference, for victims of recent attacks, including the Kabul University attack.

United Nations Hints At Humanitarian Disaster, If Peace-Talks Fail

The United Nations on Tuesday stated that the failure of Afghan peace talks will be a humanitarian disaster as it will cause loss of lives, displacement in the wake of COVID-19 pandemic and harsh winters.

Iranian Official Met UN Envoy, Discuss Afghan Affairs

Iran’s Deputy Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has met with the special representative of the UN secretary-general for Afghanistan affairs Deborah Lyons discussed the latest developments in Afghanistan.

Taliban Should Engage in Dialogue: Fawzia Koofi

Kabul: The Taliban should move towards negotiations and dialogue and must end the violence in the after because after the foreign troop withdrawal there is no more excuse for war, said Fawzia Koofi, a member of the Afghan government’s negotiating team with the Taliban.

Afghanistan Welcomes Turkey’s Hosting of New Peace Talks

Afghan Foreign Minister Mohammad Haneef Atmar spoke with his Turkish counterpart Mevlüt Çavuşoğlu and welcomed Turkey's hosting of the next round of Afghan peace talks, the Afghan Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) said in a statement on Sunday.

Iran passes law on hardening nuclear stance, halting UN inspections

Iran has passed a new law to step up uranium enrichment and stop UN inspections of its nuclear sites.

UNAMA chief wraps up meetings on peace in Doha

UN envoy for Afghanistan Deborah Lyons on Thursday concluded several days of consultations in Doha with Afghan parties and international partners on the best way forward to strengthen and add impetus to intra-Afghan peace negotiations.

Pentagon Condemns Taliban Attack on Kandahar Airfield

Pentagon on Wednesday condemned Taliban attack on Kandahar airfield and and said "this decision to provoke even more violence remains disruptive."

UNICEF to ship 2 billion COVID-19 vaccine doses to 92 countries

UNICEF announced on Monday it is working with major global airlines and freight providers to step up efforts to deliver COVID-19 vaccines to over 92 countries around the world as soon as vaccines become available.

Calls for ceasefire increase as Geneva Donor summit gets underway

The 2020 Afghanistan Conference in Geneva titled “Peace, Prosperity, and Self-Reliance” has brought together around 70 countries and international organizations virtually who will discuss financial assistance to Afghanistan for the next four years.

Taliban battered across Afghanistan, 110 killed