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Resurgence of Taliban raises terrorism fears from Moscow to Beijing

At least 1,000 Afghan troops this week retreated into Tajikistan, prompting the country mobilize an extra 20,000 soldiers to guard its frontier

In control of 85% Afghanistan, Taliban 'discussing' ceasefire: Report

Taliban officials in Moscow to assure regional powers

Taliban say they now control 85% of Afghanistan's territory

The announcement came at a press conference at the end of a visit by a senior Taliban delegation to Moscow this week

Afghanistan's decades of progress at risk at Taliban returns, US pulls out

Collapse of swathes of the country into civil war and attempts by millions of refugees to flee could be likely results.

Iran hosts talks between Taliban and Afghan officials ahead of US exit

The Taliban said its delegation was led by Sher Mohammad Abbas Stanekzai, deputy head of the movement's political office in Qatar

Taliban wins force closure of consulates in Afghanistan, says report

The consulates of Uzbekistan, Tajikistan, India, and Pakistan have reduced their services

16 security personnel killed in Taliban attack near Afghanistan's Salma Dam

At least 16 security personnel were killed in an attack by the Taliban on a security checkpoint at the Salma Dam in western Herat province

Taliban takes control of key district in Kandahar amid US troop withdrawal

Amid the ongoing US troop withdrawal from Afghanistan, the Taliban on Sunday took control of a key district in their former bastion of Kandahar

Taliban take districts in northeast Afghanistan from fleeing troops

Group now controls roughly a third of all 421 districts and district centres in the country

Pakistan directly responsible for Taliban's return to power: Former US NSA

America's former National Security Advisor (NSA), John Bolton on Friday said that Pakistan is directly responsible for the Taliban's return to power.

Best of BS Opinion: Thaw on the western front, globalisation, and more

Here are the best of Business Standard's opinion pieces for Saturday

Thaw on the western front

Talks with Taliban, J&K leaders, thaw with Pakistan are strategic imperatives for Modi govt. It can't covet US as Quad ally in the east and work at counter-purposes with them in the west

Afghan leaders warned against blaming Pak during US visit amid backlash

Pakistan is expected to be the main point of discussion during Afghan leaders' visit at the White House this week

Troop withdrawal: US will maintain its diplomatic presence in Afghanistan

US is only withdrawing its troops from Afghanistan, not withdrawing from the country, and it is determined to maintain a strong diplomatic presence there to extend economic and humanitarian support

50 taliban militants killed in Afghan airstrikes by govt forces: Official

At least 50 militants loyal to the Taliban outfit were killed and dozens more injured in a series of air raids by government forces in Afghanistan's Paktia province, a top official has confirmed.

Afghanistan: 119 people killed within 2 days in clashes, security incidents

A security official said that 119 people, including 102 security force members were killed in clashes and security incidents in just two days--June 3 and 4

UN report claims Taliban and Al-Qaeda remain closely aligned, no changes

A report by the UN Monitoring Team has said that the Taliban still maintains close ties with Al Qaeda.The 18-member States report released on Wednesday said, "the Taliban and Al-Qaeda remain closely aligned and show no indication of breaking ties. No material changes to this relationship, which has grown deeper as a consequence of personal bonds of marriage and shared partnership in struggle, now cemented through second generational ties," reported Tolo News.The report comes amid US troops withdrawal from Afghanistan and plan to leave completely by September 11.As part of last year's agreement between the preceding Trump administration and the Taliban, the group promised to instruct its members "not to cooperate with groups or individuals", reported Tolo News."While the Doha agreement has set some expectations for a break in the longstanding relationship between the Taliban and Al Qaeda, the publicly available text of the agreement does not define expectations, and its annexes remain .

Over 100 Taliban terrorists killed in clashes with Afghanistan forces

Over 100 Taliban terrorists were killed in fighting with government forces across the country, as per Afghan Defence Ministry

US troop withdrawal from Afghan 30-44% complete: US Central Command

The US Central Command has said that an estimated 30 to 44% of American troops have been withdrawn from Afghanistan until last month

USA to hand over Bagram Air Base to Afghanistan forces in 20 days

As Washington speed-up to complete the withdrawal of its troops ahead of September 11, the US military will be handing over its main Bagram Air Base to Afghan forces in about 20 days