The Taliban killed at least 10 people including two NATO troops in a bombing in Kabul on Thursday, in another horrific attack on the Afghan capital as the US and the insurgents negotiate a deal to see American troops leave the country.

Two NATO troops among 10 killed in Kabul suicide attack; Taliban claims responsibility

A Taliban suicide blast in the centre of Kabul killed at least 10 people and wounded more than 40 on Thursday, destroying cars and shops in an area near the headquarters of Afghanistan's NATO force and the US embassy, officials said.

Afghanistan: Taliban suicide bomber kills at least 10 in Kabul, 42 wounded

The Afghan government expressed doubts Wednesday about a prospective deal between the US and the Taliban, saying officials need more information about the risks it poses.

Afghanistan 'concerned' about US-Taliban deal, seeks clarification: official

The toll from a massive blast claimed by the Taliban in Kabul has risen to 16 dead -- all civilians -- with scores more wounded, an official said Tuesday. Monday night's attack took place in a residential area near Green Village, a large compound that houses aid agencies and international organisations.

Death toll rises to 16, more than 100 injured in Kabul blast: Official

A massive car bomb explosion rocks Afghanistan's capital Kabul last night. 16 people were killed. This bomb blast took place near Green Village in Kabul. Dozens of people were rushed to the nearby hospital. Watch this video to know more.

WION Dispatch: Last night massive car explosion rocks Kabul, Taliban claimed responsibility

NATO "fully supports" American efforts to find peace in Afghanistan, the alliance chief said Tuesday after talks with US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo on a deal taking shape with the Taliban.

Committed to supporting Afghan forces: NATO chief Stoltenberg

A Taliban suicide bomber struck a main square in the northern Afghan city of Kunduz where Afghan forces had gathered to defend the city from falling to the Taliban, killing at least 10 soldiers and civilians, Afghan officials said on Saturday.

Scores killed as Taliban, Afghan forces clash in Kunduz despite peace talks

The US military is set to pull troops from five Afghan bases under a proposed deal with the Taliban, the US envoy leading talks with the insurgents said Monday, in some of the first confirmed details of a much-anticipated accord.

US-Taliban deal would see US pull troops from five bases: US envoy

At least six security personnel were killed in an explosion in Kunduz city, reported Tolo News. The city has been a battleground between the Afghan government`s forces and the Taliban for hours, a Sputnik correspondent reported on Saturday.

Afghanistan: At least six security personnel killed in explosion in Kunduz city

The US envoy leading efforts to forge a deal with the Taliban has met with Afghan President Ashraf Ghani in Kabul, an official said Monday, as a historic agreement with the insurgents appeared close.

US envoy Zalmay Khalilzad meets Afghan president in Kabul

A total of 56 Taliban militants were killed in Afghanistan's northern city of Kunduz following clashes between the group and government forces, the Afghan Interior Ministry said.

56 Taliban militants killed in military operation in Kunduz: Afghan Interior Ministry

US and Taliban negotiators are "at the threshold of an agreement" to end 18 years of conflict between them, Washington's top negotiator said Sunday as he concluded their latest talks.

US, Taliban on 'threshold' of deal: US Afghan envoy

Sources said that heavy clashes are ongoing between security forces and Taliban militants on the outskirts of Kunduz city since midnight.

Taliban Attacks Kunduz City, 7 people killed in clashes

Taliban insurgents on Saturday launched a multi-pronged attack on Kunduz, a strategically important city in northern Afghanistan that has come under frequent assault since 2015.

Taliban attack Afghan city of Kunduz: Officials

As negotiators work to nail down an agreement with the Taliban to withdraw US troops from Afghanistan, misgivings have grown among some Trump administration officials and lawmakers that it will erode the United States' ability to thwart attacks from there, US officials said.

In Donald Trump's team, misgivings emerge over any deal with Taliban in Afghanistan: US officials

US President Donald Trump said on Friday the United States had good negotiations going on with the Taliban but had not yet reached a deal with the Islamist group on US troop withdrawal from Afghanistan.

Trump says US has good negotiations with Taliban but no deal yet

The United States intervened in Afghanistan in 2001 to rid Al-Qaeda of its sanctuaries following the 9/11 terror attacks. After Washington announced on Thursday that US troop levels in Afghanistan will drop to 8,600 from 13,000 if a deal is reached with the Taliban, here is a timeline of developments.

Timeline of two decades of US intervention in Afghanistan 

Afghan President Ashraf Ghani's main challenger in an election next month has said he is ready to abandon his bid for power for the sake of peace, raising more questions about prospects for an election the Taliban have vowed to block.

Will drop troop level but permanent presence to remain in Afghanistan: Trump

Ever since the Union government decided to abrogate Article 370 of the Indian Constitution and to divide the state into two Union territories – Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh, all efforts have been made to restore full normalcy in Kashmir.

Taliban’s statement on Jammu and Kashmir is very important for India

Eighteen years after the assassination of revered anti-Taliban commander Ahmad Shah Massoud, his only son is hoping to continue the mission against the insurgents by jumping into Afghanistan's chaotic political fray.

Afghanistan: Son of famed anti-Taliban commander Ahmad Shah Massoud steps into spotlight

The Taliban said on Wednesday they were close to an agreement with US officials on a deal that would see US forces withdraw from Afghanistan in exchange for a Taliban promise the country would not become a haven for international militants.

Taliban says near agreement on US withdrawal from Afghanistan

Taliban militants killed at least 14 members of a pro-government militia in Afghanistan on Wednesday, said officials, as Taliban and US officials near a deal aimed at ending the 18-year war.

Taliban kills 14 pro-government militia in Afghanistan: Officials

As US and Taliban negotiators push to wrap up talks aimed at securing the withdrawal of foreign forces from Afghanistan, disagreement remains about whether a pact will mean an end to the insurgents' fight with the US-backed Afghan government.

US, Taliban deal will not stop attacks on Afghan forces, some Taliban say

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