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US special envoy for Afghanistan to meet Taliban in Doha next week

The US Special Representative for Afghanistan, Tom West will meet the Taliban leaders in Doha next week

Taliban believe current govt in Afghanistan is inclusive: Spokesperson

The Taliban on Wednesday said the outfit consider the government they have installed in Afghanistan to be inclusive as it includes members of various ethnic groups

UN warns of 'colossal' collapse of Afghan banking system, seeks solution

Finding a way to avert a collapse is complicated by international and unilateral sanctions on Taliban leaders.

Taliban running inclusive govt in Afghanistan: Foreign Minister

Islamic Emirate acting Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi said the Taliban have constituted an inclusive government

Taliban: Bomb hits mosque in Afghanistan, wounds at least 15

A Taliban provincial spokesman says a bomb exploded in a mosque during Friday prayers in a town near the eastern Afghanistan city of Jalalabad, wounding 15 people

Taliban asks former Afghan Air Force pilots to return to Afghanistan

It was also reported that these Afghan pilots were living in hardship in Tajikistan.

In Delhi, 8 nations say Afghan territory shouldn't be used for terror acts

In his opening remarks, National Security Advisor Ajit Doval said the recent developments in that country have important implications not only for Afghan people but also for the region

US not ready to provide financial aid to Afghanistan via Taliban: Sullivan

The US would need to see significant improvement in government inclusivity and other aspects, Sullivan said, adding that the US was regularly discussing this with the other party.

Taliban govt bans foreign currencies to keep Afghanistan economy afloat

Taliban has banned the use of foreign currencies in Afghanistan, a move that could weigh on an economy struggling with a cash crunch.

Helmand River Treaty: Iran perceives Taliban as 'strategic threat'

Iran on Thursday said that political changes in Afghanistan could turn into a strategic threat to its interests

'Just give us our money': Taliban push to unlock Afghan billions

Afghanistan parked billions of dollars in assets overseas with the U.S. Federal Reserve and other central banks in Europe

Ensure Afghanistan not used as terrorist safe haven: US, India to Taliban

During the two-day meeting on October 26 and 27, the US reiterated its commitment to stand together with the people and the government of India in the fight against terrorism.

Taliban will not last beyond two years, feels former Afghan Chief of Staff

The UN agencies have warned that the humanitarian crisis in Afghanistan is worsening, and funding for emergency aid is urgently needed to help 20 million people there.

US announces $144 mn in humanitarian aid for people of Afghanistan

The US will provide the assistance to the people of Afghanistan who have been facing a grave humanitarian crisis

Afghanistan crisis: What did billions in aid accomplish in 20 years?

For two decades, Afghanistan's economic development aid largely funded education, health, governance reforms and infrastructure - including schools, hospitals, roads and other construction projects.

China hopes Taliban will unite all ethnic groups, protect women rights

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi met with Taliban's deputy Prime Minister Mullah Abdul Ghani, during which he urged the Taliban to adopt a friendly policy towards its neighboring countries.

50,000 traders lose jobs due to closure of Chaman crossing at Pak-Af border

Around 50,000 small and medium traders have lost their jobs due to the closing of the border

Pak FM, ISI chief meet Taliban leaders in Kabul during unannounced visit

Pakistan Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi travelled to Kabul on Thursday along with spy agency ISI chief Lt Gen Faiz Hameed

UN sets up special trust fund for 'people's economy' in Afghanistan

With the local economy "imploding", the aim is to inject liquidity into Afghan households to permit them to survive this winter and remain in their homeland

Taliban won't have access to Afghan Central Bank reserves, says US

Despite the US agreeing to help Afghanistan in terms of aid supplies, it has made it clear that the Taliban government will not be granted access to the Afghan Central Bank reserves