The Taliban said Sunday they remain committed to peace talks but insisted a "genuine Islamic system" in Afghanistan was the only way to end the war and ensure rights, including for women.

Taliban say 'Islamic system' only way to Afghan peace, women's rights

Russia has called India a "welcomed partner" in its efforts when it comes to the Afghan peace process. "India is the closest friend and (most) trusted partner. Big meeting of minds on the majority of global and regional issues.

'India is a welcomed partner', says Russian envoy on Moscow led engagement on Afghan peace process

Ahead of the meeting in Turkey on the Afghan peace process later this month, Afghanistan President Ashraf Ghani has briefed envoys all Kabul-based ambassadors, including Indian envoy to the country Rudrendra Tandon, on his three-stage peace process.

Ahead of Turkey meet, Afghan President Ghani briefs Indian, other envoys on his peace plan

The Afghan Foreign Minister Mohammad Haneef Atmar, who is on a three-day New Delhi visit, has described India's role as "critical" when it comes to the Afghan peace process.

WION Exclusive: Afghan foreign minister says India has a critical role to play in peace process

According to reports, US State Secretary Antony Blinken has written to Afghan President Ashraf Ghani proposing a United Nations-facilitated peace conference with representatives of six countries including India.

Report: Antony Blinken proposes UN-led meeting on Afghan peace

Reiterating that several Taliban leaders are based in Pakistan, the Afghan government on Monday said Islamabad is a direct party to the Afghanistan conflict and treating it as a 'normal neighbour' would not help the peace process in the war-torn country.

Treating Pak as 'normal neighbour' won't help Afghan peace process: Saleh 

Zalmay Khalilzad, the United States’s negotiator who brokered a deal with Afghanistan’s Taliban, has been asked to stay in his post under President Joe Biden.

Zalmay khalilzad told to continue with Afghan peace talks

Afghanistan's government and the Taliban will meet for peace talks in Doha on Saturday in a bid to end nearly two decades of war, though a quick breakthrough seems unlikely.

Historic talks to begin between Taliban, Afghan government

The Afghan peace talks aimed at bringing an end to nearly decades of fighting that have killed thousands of people. So what do these talks mean for the common man in Afghanistan? Watch report.

Peace process evokes hope for a prosperous future for Afghans | What do peace talks mean for them?

Afghans shared accounts of violence linked to the Taliban on social media with the hashtag phrase `don`t redeem the Taliban` as anxiety grows as the United States withdraws troops and attempts to usher peace talks with the militant group.

'Don't redeem the Taliban', Afghan social media users ask world before peace talks

Afghan President Ashraf Ghani warned Monday that Taliban violence is threatening the country's peace process, as he briefed the international community on Kabul's preparations for peace talks with the militant group.

Taliban violence pose 'serious challenges' to Afghan peace process: Ghani

India on Monday participated in a peace meeting hosted by Afghan government during which it emphasized that putting an end to terrorist sanctuaries and safe havens is essential for durable peace in Afghanistan.

Putting end to terror sanctuaries essential for Afghan peace: India

The US military has begun withdrawing soldiers from Afghanistan as part of a pullout agreed in the February 29 peace agreement with the Taliban, a Pentagon official said Monday.

US begins troops withdrawal from Afghanistan 10 days after Taliban deal

A representative from India will attend the signing of the US-Taliban peace agreement for Afghanistan. Before the event in Doha tomorrow, India's Foreign Secretary traveled to Kabul. On WION Edit: We assess India's strategy for the Afghan peace process.

WION Edit: India's strategy for Afghan peace process

A high-level Taliban delegation led by the group's co-founder Mullah Abdul Ghani Baradar met Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan on Thursday and discussed the Afghan peace process and other issues of mutual interest.

Taliban delegation meets Imran Khan, discusses Afghan peace process

Mohammad Ahmadi, a young opium farmer in the southern Afghan province of Kandahar has the kind of confidence that underlines how meagre the results have been of years of effort and billions of dollars spent fighting narcotics.

As pressure for Afghan peace grows, drug threat remains

Pakistan's internal assessment about the future of Afghanistan sees the neighbouring country engulfed in a 'civil war' again with the US and the Taliban failing to reach a peace deal, a media report said Monday.

Pakistan's assessment says Afghanistan could descend into new 'civil war': Report

A huge peace meeting aimed at finding an exit from Afghanistan's war is due to finish Friday in Kabul, with leading politicians expected to announce visions for a much-needed breakthrough.

Massive Afghanistan peace summit ends in Kabul

There will be no enduring peace in Afghanistan unless the Taliban adapt to the changes that have swept the country since they were ousted in 2001, a US diplomat said Sunday.

Peace not possible unless the Taliban adapt: US envoy Zalmay Khalilzad

Pakistan and Turkey will be hosting a trilateral summit with Afghanistan in Istanbul to discuss on sustainable peace and stability in Afghanistan. Tolo News reported that the bilateral talks would commence as the local elections conclude in Turkey in March.

Turkey, Pakistan to host trilateral summit on Afghan peace reconciliation

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