Afghanistan President Ashraf Ghani will meet US President Joe Biden on June 25, the White House said on Sunday. Abdullah Abdullah, chairman of Afghanistan's High Council for National Reconciliation will also be present.

Afghanistan President Ashraf Ghani to meet Joe Biden next week

The Taliban said on Sunday that they remained committed to peace talks but also insisted that a 'genuine Islamic system' in Afghanistan was the only way to end war and ensure rights including those of women.

'Islamic system' only way to Afghan peace: Taliban

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

Pakistan's foreign minister has given the Taliban a clean chit in the ongoing violence in Afghanistan. He has accused India of having more influence 'than it ought to' in the region. Why is Shah Mahmood Qureshi dictating India's Afghan policy? Palki Sharma tells you.

Gravitas: Pakistan's foreign minister accuses India of terrorism

Afghanistan President Ashraf Ghani on Saturday replaced two top ministers in charge of the country's faltering security situation. This measure came as the Taliban pressed on to capture new territory.

Afghan president replaces defence minister as Taliban gains ground

Two hundred and fifty-eight Taliban terrorists were killed and 156 were wounded in last 24 hours during military operations conducted by Afghan National Security Forces (ANSF) across the country.

Afghan security forces eliminate 258 Taliban terrorists in last 24 hrs

'Sangorians' take a page from insurgent playbook in fight against Taliban

Fighting between Afghan forces and Taliban in northern region of the country led to at least 23 casualties for the troops, TOLO news reported on Thursday. The hostilities erupted as the security forces on Wednesday carried out a clearing operation in the Dawlat Abad district.

23 Afghan troops killed in clashes with Taliban: Report

As the Taliban returns to Afghanistan, violent incidents have grown in the country. In a recent shoot out, at least five polio vaccinators were shot dead in eastern Afghanistan on Tuesday.

Afghanistan: Five polio workers shot dead in 'coordinated attacks'

Afghan interpreters fear reprisal from the Taliban as foreign troops prepare for departure. Will the western coalition be able to relocate all interpreters before the September deadline? Mariam Wardak gets you a report.

South Asia Diary: Afghan interpreters fear Taliban reprisal

Turkey should withdraw troops from Afghanistan under 2020 accord, a Taliban spokesperson said. 'Turkey was a part of NATO forces, so as such, they should withdraw from Afghanistan on the basis of the agreement we signed with US on 29th Feb 2020', he added.

Turkey’s troops should leave Afghanistan under 2020 deal: Taliban

Afghanistan’s Ministry of Interior Affairs (MoI) on Sunday arrested mediators who helped in the handover of military outposts to the Taliban. Elders--or others--who act as mediators to negotiate between government forces and the Taliban-- causing security force members to abandon their posts--have been arrested, the MoI said on Sunday.

Afghan Ministry of Interior arrests mediators who helped in handover of military outposts to Taliban

Foreign forces should hold 'no hope' of keeping a military presence in Afghanistan after the US and NATO withdraw troops, the Taliban said Saturday, warning the security of embassies and airports would be the responsibility of Afghans.

Taliban says security of airports, embassies to be 'Afghan responsibility'

US President Joe Biden and his NATO counterparts will bid a symbolic farewell to Afghanistan on Monday in their last summit before America winds up its longest 'forever war' and the US military pulls out for good.

NATO leaders to bid symbolic adieu to Afghanistan at summit

Blasts targetting two mini buses in Kabul claimed at least 7 lives, police said on Saturday. The blasts took place in the neighbourhood dominated by minority Hazara community.

Kabul: Blasts in buses kill at least 7

A religious leader in Pakistan`s Khyber Pakhtunkhwa`s Lakki Marwat district was arrested for threatening and inciting violence over Nobel laureate Malala Yousafzai`s remarks on marriage.

Pakistan cleric arrested for threatening Malala over her views on marriage

Turkey should withdraw its troops from Afghanistan under the 2020 deal for the pullout of US forces, a Taliban spokesman said on Thursday, effectively rejecting Ankara's proposal to guard and run Kabul's airport after US-led NATO forces depart.

Turkey should pull troops from Afghanistan under 2020 accord: Taliban

Is India talking to the Taliban? As American troops exit from Afghanistan, the Taliban has stepped up its attacks. What are India's options?

Gravitas: Is India talking to the Taliban?

After years of mortal enmity, India is reportedly recalibrating its approach to the Taliban. Reports say New Delhi has opened an exploratory channel with a few Taliban factions. What explains this shift?

Gravitas: Has India opened a channel with the Taliban?

The US withdrawal from Afghanistan is more than half done, and US officials say that while it could be completed by July 4, the final exit of equipment and troops more likely will be later in the summer.

US pullout from Afghanistan half done, but questions remain

Teenager Fatima Noori and her fellow pupils hug and pray as they gather in their Kabul classroom, just weeks after bombs exploded right outside the school gates, killing scores of their classmates.

Afghan girl determined to return to school after deadly blast

Taliban insurgents show no sign of reducing the level of violence in Afghanistan to facilitate peace negotiations with the government, and appear to be trying to strengthen their military position as leverage, with the unprecedented violence of 2020 carrying into 2021, UN experts said in a new report circulated on Friday.

UN: Unprecedented Taliban violence in 2020 carries into 2021

Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan said on Friday that the country has been pushing for political settlement before foreign troops leave this year in order to reduce the risk of civil war.

'Lot of fear' in Pakistan, PM Imran Khan on troop pullout in Afghanistan

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