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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

For Afghanistan peace, hold terrorism supporters accountable: Jaishankar

As Afghanistan prepares for the pullout of the US troops, peace there requires zero tolerance for terrorism, according to India's External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar

Pakistan PM Imran Khan refuses to condemn China's Xinjiang crackdown

He said China had been "one of the greatest friends to us in our most difficult times". He added that any conversation to be had with China would be held "behind closed doors"

EAM Jaishankar to address UNSC debate on Afghanistan on June 23

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar is scheduled to address the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) debate on Afghanistan on Wednesday

5 people dead, 4 wounded in roadside bombing in Afghanistan's Ahmad Abad

Five civilians were killed and four others wounded as a roadside bomb struck a vehicle in Ahmad Abad district of Afghanistan's Paktia province, an official said

Joe Biden to host Afghanistan President at the White House on June 25

US President Joe Biden will host Afghan President Mohammad Ashraf Ghani at the White House on June 25, Press Secretary Jen Psaki said

Joe Biden to meet Afghan president and CEO at White House on June 25

US President Joe Biden would meet Afghan President Ashraf Ghani and its CEO Dr Abdullah Abdullah at the White House on June 25, a presidential spokesperson said.

Asian Cup qualifiers: India, Afghan draw 1-1, both enter next round

India were lucky to get away with a 1-1 draw against Afghanistan without actually scoring in a Group E match of the World Cup 2022 and Asian Cup China 2023 Qualifiers here on Tuesday

India vs Afghanistan highlights: India 1 | 1 Afghanistan at full time

A howler by Afghanistan goalie Ovays Azizi handed India a 1-0 lead in the 75th minute but Hossein Zamani equalised in the 81st minute in a match marred by poor refereeing.

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

US withdrawal from Afghanistan more than half done, but questions remain

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

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.

G-7, NATO meetings part of Joe Biden's maiden official overseas visit

US President Joe Biden is scheduled to leave on his maiden official overseas trip during which he will hold discussions with top global leaders, including at the G-7 summit

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

FMs call for 'moderate Muslim policy' in Afghan after US troops withdrawal

A report said the three countries stressed that the solution to the Afghan issue should fully reflect the principle of "Afghan-led and Afghan-owned"

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

China leads key Afghanistan peace talks as US soldiers withdraw

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

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