Afghanistan Government

'Distressingly high' levels of violence threaten Afghanistan peace process, warns US special envoy

Zalmay Khalilzad's comments came on the backdrop of renewed fighting in Afghanistan's Helmand province. He also referred to a suicide car bomb which killed at least 13 and wounded around 120 in Ghor province on Sunday

Donald Trump confirms he spoke to a Taliban leader, making him first US president to do so; says they had 'good talk'

President Donald Trump confirmed Tuesday that he spoke on the phone to a Taliban leader, making him the first US president believed to have ever spoken directly with the militant group.

Taliban announces end of partial truce, says will resume 'offensive operations' against Afghan security forces

The Taliban on Monday said that there will resume "offensive operations" against the security forces in Afghanistan, resulting in the end of a partial truce that preceded the signing of a deal between the insurgents and the US.

Afghanistan peace process: If India feels left out, instead of blaming Donald Trump, it must consider revamping its ineffective policy

It is time for the Narendra Modi government to revamp its Afghanistan policy and be prepared to take some risks, even if it means courting unpopularity in the short term.

Taliban attack in Afghan govt compound, 10 feared dead

The assault in the Farah province was the latest example of the Taliban's ability to strike official institutions despite usually tight security measures.