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Donald Trump says 19 yrs in Afghanistan enough; reiterates return of troops

The US has had enough of 19 years in Afghanistan, President Donald Trump has said, reiterating that American troops are coming back from the war-torn country

NATO chief Jens Stoltenberg rules out rushed, early exit from Afghanistan

As rising violence threatens to derail Afghan peace talks, the head of NATO said Wednesday that the military alliance will not leave Afghanistan until security conditions allow

Afghanistan bomb attack kills at least 13, injures over 120, says report

The head of a hospital in Ghor, Mohammad Omer Lalzad, said emergency staff were treating dozens of people with both serious and light injuries from the bombing

At least 7 soldiers, 5 Taliban militants killed in North Afghan clashes

Seven soldiers and five Taliban militants were killed during armed clashes in Imam Sahib district

Trump advisor reaffirms 2,500 troops plan in Afghanistan by early 2021

US President Donald Trump's National Security Adviser Robert O'Brien reaffirmed that US troops in Afghanistan would be reduced to 2,500 level by early 2021

Military blindsided by Donald Trump's new Afghanistan troop withdrawal

The US military was blindsided by Trump's assertion that all US troops will be out of Afghanistan by the end of the year, with US officials saying they are not aware of such a plan

Afghan-Taliban peace deal: Mediators set rules to safeguard talks

The breakthrough was achieved with the help of US officials, as the two sides drew up 19 ground rules that their negotiators should observe during talks, the sources said

Abdullah Abdullah to visit India to muster support for Afghan peace deal

Abdullah Abdullah is slated to visit New Delhi later this week to muster support for the Afghan peace process and strengthen regional consensus

Direct talks between Afghanistan, Taliban still pending after 22 days

Direct talks between negotiating teams representing Afghanistan government and the Taliban were still pending 22 days after the opening ceremony of the intra-Afghan talks in Doha

Nine killed in Afghan suicide bombing amid Taliban talks: Report

An Afghan official says at least nine people including four civilians were killed when a suicide car bomber attacked a military checkpoint in southern Afghanistan

Taliban, Pak interested in withdrawal of international forces: Diplomat

The Taliban and Pakistan are interested in the withdrawal of international forces from Afghanistan more than a peace settlement, a former Pakistani diplomat has said

Top Afghan negotiator in Taliban talks arrives in Pakistan, says report

Abdullah Abdullah, who leads the Afghan High Council for National Reconciliation, was received by top government officials on arriving in Islamabad.

At least 35 Taliban terrorists killed by security forces in Afghanistan

At least 35 Taliban terrorists were killed and 17 were wounded in clashes with security forces in the last 24 hours, according to local officials

Jaishankar holds talks with former Afghan vice prez Abdul Rashid Dostum

Following the meeting, Jaishankar tweeted that India remains fully committed to an Afghan-led, Afghan-owned and Afghan-controlled peace process

Must get to root of terrorism problem blighting our region: Ashraf Ghani

Ashraf Ghani said in order to achieve sustainable peace in Afghanistan, there is a need to get to the root of terrorism problem "blighting our region" and address it as the global threat that it is

Citizenship granted to 2,120 Pakistanis, 188 Afghans in last 4 yrs: Govt

Union Minister of State for Home Nityanand Rai said a total of 2,729 people of 44 nationalities were granted Indian citizenship from 2017 till September 17, 2020

Afghan govt airstrikes kill 24 civilians, including kids, says report

The Afghan Defence Ministry, however, said the airstrikes killed 30 Taliban fighters, but added an investigation was being held into claims that civilians were among those killed

UNSC welcomes start of Afghan Peace talks; urges to engage in good faith

In a statement, the 15-member powerful organ of the world body reaffirmed its strong commitment to the sovereignty, independence, territorial integrity and national unity of war-torn Afghanistan

Taliban won't agree to ceasefire unless reason behind war is discussed

The Taliban will not agree to a ceasefire unless peace negotiators discuss the main reason behind the war, said their spokesperson Mohommed Naeem

As election looms large, Trump touts Israel deal and pursues Af peace

Trump has pushed through diplomatic deal in Middle East between Israel and two Arab states, while attempting a peace deal between Taliban and Afghan govt to stake a campaign claim to statesmanship