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NATO chief says security situation in Afghanistan remains challenging
NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg reiterated that as the US and coalition forces are leaving, at some stage, Afghans should take full responsibility for their own future
 "NATO chief says security situation in Afghanistan remains challenging")
Nearly 700 attacks launched on Afghanistan's Lashkargah in three weeks
The Taliban has conducted around 700 attacks on the city of Lashkargah in the southern province of Helmand in the last three weeks
16 Taliban militants dead, 8 arrested in two provinces of Afghanistan
At least 16 Taliban militants were killed and eight others arrested in two Afghan provinces, the country's Ministry of Defence confirmed on Monday
 "16 Taliban militants dead, 8 arrested in two provinces of Afghanistan")
20 killed, 34 wounded in series of violent attacks across Afghanistan
At least 20 civilians were killed and 34 others were wounded in a series of violent attacks in five provinces of Afghanistan in the span of 24 hours
 "20 killed, 34 wounded in series of violent attacks across Afghanistan")
US recognises India is important part of conversation on Afghanistan: EAM
There is a recognition in the US that India is an important part of the conversation when it comes to talk about the future of Afghanistan, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar has said
 "US recognises India is important part of conversation on Afghanistan: EAM")
Airstrikes kill 23 Taliban militants in Afghanistan's Balkh province
A total of 23 Taliban militants were killed in airstrikes that targeted hideouts in Afghanistan's Balkh province, an army spokesman said on Friday.
Ind-Uzbek ties set to grow as Biden shuffles geopolitical order in Eurasia
India and landlocked Uzbekistan are set to reboot ties, taking advantage of Iran's likely accommodation in the international mainstream and the rapidly approaching political transition in Afghanistan
 "Ind-Uzbek ties set to grow as Biden shuffles geopolitical order in Eurasia")
US troops withdrawal: China offers to host Afghan-Taliban peace talks
China has stepped up its diplomacy between Pakistan and Afghanistan in the wake of the US troops withdrawal from the war-torn country
White House weighs evacuating Afghans who work for US before force withdraw
The biggest concern for U.S. officials is that Afghan citizens who played an invaluable role serving American forces would be quickly targeted by Taliban forces.
 "White House weighs evacuating Afghans who work for US before force withdraw")
US drawdown from Afghanistan puts CPEC projects at risk: Report
There is a looming sense of fear in Pakistan that the US withdrawal from Afghanistan will increase instability in its neighbourhood
 "US drawdown from Afghanistan puts CPEC projects at risk: Report")
Afghans deserve much more than an Eid ceasefire, says US envoy Khalilzad
Amid the surge in violence in Afghanistan,US Special Representative Zalmay Khalilzad welcomed the announcements by the Taliban and the Afghan government to uphold ceasefire during the festival of Eid.
 "Afghans deserve much more than an Eid ceasefire, says US envoy Khalilzad")
Car bombing near Kabul school kills at least 55, injures over 150
Explosions caused by a car bomb and mortars outside a school in the Afghan capital Kabul on Saturday killed at least 55 people and wounded over 150, mostly female students, officials said.
 "Car bombing near Kabul school kills at least 55, injures over 150")
Bomb kills at least 25 people, wounding over 50 near school in Kabul
No one immediately claimed responsibility for the attack, although the Islamic State group previously claimed attacks against minority Shiites in the same area
 "Bomb kills at least 25 people, wounding over 50 near school in Kabul")
Book Review: Buddha in Gandhara - Af-Pak region's forgotten history
A richly researched travelogue along the Buddhist corridor in Afghanistan and Pakistan reminds readers of the vibrant pre-Islamic heritage of the region
 "Book Review: Buddha in Gandhara - Af-Pak region's forgotten history")
Afghanistan: US Military withdrawal draws concerns over abducted American
As the US moves to withdraw its military from Afghanistan over the next five months, concerns are growing about one American who risks being left behind.
 "Afghanistan: US Military withdrawal draws concerns over abducted American")
India, China factor in regional prosperity; moment of choice for Pak: Ghani
Asserting that China and India are to be a factor in the regional prosperity, Afghanistan President Ashraf Ghani has said it is "a moment of choice" for neighbouring Pakistan
 "India, China factor in regional prosperity; moment of choice for Pak: Ghani")
Withdrawal symptoms
US' unilateral Afghan departure is a concern for India
 "Withdrawal symptoms")
US likely to up Afghanistan force to ensure safe military drawdown
The US will likely increase its troop presence in Afghanistan temporarily over the coming weeks and months in order to fulfill President Joe Biden's order to withdraw all forces from the country
 "US likely to up Afghanistan force to ensure safe military drawdown")
We have won the Afghanistan war and America has lost, say Taliban
China voiced concern over the US' decision to withdraw its troops from Afghanistan by September
US troops withdrawal from Afghan shouldn't lead to disruption: Gen Rawat
Chief of Defence Staff Gen Bipin Rawat on Thursday said the withdrawal of US troops from Afghanistan should not create a vacuum for "disruptors" to step in
 "US troops withdrawal from Afghan shouldn't lead to disruption: Gen Rawat")
