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Several rockets hit Kandahar airport in Taliban-led violence: Report

Afghan government officials said the rocket attacks forced authorities to suspend all flights and that the runway was partially damaged

Several rockets hit Kandahar airport as Taliban-led violence rages

Several rockets struck Afghanistan's Kandahar airport overnight, RT reported

We support initiatives aimed at lasting settlement: India on Afghanistan

India on Thursday said it has a steadfast policy to support a sovereign, democratic and peaceful Afghanistan and is in touch with various stakeholders within and outside the war-ravaged country

US 'really messed it up in Afghanistan', says Pakistan PM Imran Khan

"I think the US has really messed it up in Afghanistan," Khan said during an interview

The Taliban: what could its return to power mean for Afghanistan?

To understand the group that is poised to return to power in Afghanistan, and what we might expect from its rule, we need a much more nuanced picture.

Political solution is only outcome to lasting peace in Afghanistan: WH

Lasting peace in Afghanistan is possible only through a political solution, the White House has said, noting the ongoing dialogue between the government of the war-torn country and the Taliban

Af without Pak & Islam

India doesn't have to see the Taliban as a hostile political force just because it is Islamic or Pakistan's friend. Modi govt can befriend it if BJP resets its domestic politics of polarisation

US 'acts through' airstrikes in a bid to repel Taliban, says Pentagon

The Pentagon, however, refrained from giving any specifics of its airstrikes in Afghanistan

India supports people of Afghanistan in realising their aspirations: MEA

Afghanistan has been witnessing a series of terror attacks since the US began withdrawing its troops on May 1.

Taliban demanding funds, recruiting people in Balkh province of Afghanistan

The Taliban in Balkh province are collecting funds forcefully and also recruiting local people, according to officials

Taliban now controls half of Afghan districts: US Joint Chief of Staff

He said Taliban insurgents have control of more than 200 district centers -- about half of 419 in the country -- and is putting military pressure on the country's provincial capitals

Amid Taliban offensive, rockets target Afghan president's palace

Afghan army chief expected to meet Gen Naravane and Doval next week

Any Afghan govt has to uphold human rights for international legitimacy: US

United States has warned the Taliban that any government that does not respect human rights and seeks to rule at the barrel of a gun will lack international legitimacy

Foreign diplomatic missions in Afghanistan call for Taliban ceasefire

A delegation of Afghan leaders met the Taliban's political leadership in the Qatari capital over the weekend

Afghanistan recalling ambassador 'unfortunate, regrettable': Pakistan

Daughter of Afghanistan's ambassador to Pakistan Najibullah Alikhil was abducted and assaulted in Islamabad.

Senior leaders talk peace as Afghans battle chaos and uncertainty

Senior Afghan leaders are in the Middle Eastern state of Qatar talking peace with the Taliban, whose leader on Sunday issued a statement saying the insurgent movement wants a political settlement

Danish Siddiqui to be buried at Jamia Millia Islamia graveyard

Slain photojournalist Danish Siddiqui will be laid to rest at the Jamia Millia Islamia graveyard, according to a statement on Sunday

United Nations appeals for $850-mn aid to help war-torn Afghanistan

United Nations registered 627,000 Afghans who have returned from neighboring countries so far this year

Afghanistan government, Taliban resume fresh round of talks in Doha

According to Sputnik, the two sides are set to discuss the creation of a transitional government

Journalists' committee calls for probe into killing of Danish Siddiqui

Committee to Protect Journalists on Saturday said Afghan authorities must conduct a swift and thorough investigation into the killing of Reuters photojournalist Danish Siddiqui