War On Terror

Book review: In Sparks Like Stars, the story of a girl's determination set against Afghanistan's turbulent history

Author Nadia Hashimi will tug at your heartstrings with this story, and also make you think hard about the history behind what is happening in Afghanistan today.

Donald Rumsfeld, US defence secretary under George W Bush and Gerald Ford, dies at 88

Rumsfeld had the distinction of being the only defence chief to serve two nonconsecutive terms: 1975 to 1977 under Ford, and 2001 to 2006 under Bush

Imran Khan skips anti-India rhetoric on Pakistan's Defence Day, but goes extra mile to reach out to military

Imran Khan's speech at an event to mark Pakistan's Defence Day was remarkable for what it largely steered clear of — rhetoric against New Delhi.

Pashtun protesters accuse Pakistan Army of 'widespread abuses,' military claims agitation backed by 'foreign powers'

Infuriated by Pashtun leader Manzoor Pashteen's outspoken criticism, the Pakistan Army has accused him of being backed by "foreign powers," a term usually used to refer to neighbouring Afghanistan or rival India

Afghanistan: 2018 likely to be 'game changer', say experts as violence escalates amid rising US airstrikes

Fighting in Afghanistan has escalated with US and Afghan officials tipping 2018 to be a "game-changer" as relentless airstrikes pummel Islamist militant groups — but others warn the 16-year war has simply become a more violent stalemate.

US lauds India's contribution in Afghanistan's rebuilding, urges Kabul and Islamabad to improve bilateral ties

The US appreciates India's contributions in Afghanistan and looks forward for more ways to work with New Delhi to promote economic growth and security in the war-torn nation, a senior Trump administration official has said.

US says it continues to support Afghanistan's war on terror, also 'expects' Pakistan to act against terrorists

The US has made it clear that it expects Islamabad to take action against terrorists in sanctuaries inside Pakistan, a top American diplomat has said

Khawaja Asif slams Donald Trump over 'lies and deceit' remark: Pakistan says US is speaking the 'language of India'

Pakistan Foreign Minister Khawaja Asif alleged that Donald Trump’s recent remarks against his country showed that he was “talking in the language of India”

US hails end of Islamic State's 'vile occupation' in Iraq, warns fight against terrorism is far from over

United States hailed the end of the Islamic State group's "vile occupation" of Iraq on Saturday

'No Indian troops in Afghanistan': Narendra Modi govt continues non-interventionist policy of Vajpayee, Manmohan

Defence Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Tuesday said that India would not commit to sending any soldier to Afghanistan.