Civilian casualties in Kunar spur tensions as Pakistan denies role, casting shadow over ceasefire and peace talks.

ISIS-K immediately claimed responsibility for the Abbey Gate attack, and the Taliban has always denied responsibility.

Mike Pompeo criticises former Afghan president Ashraf Ghani as “corrupt,” reviving debate over Doha talks and the collapse of Afghanistan’s former government.

On February 26, Pakistan launched Operation Ghazab lil-Haq (Righteous Fury) against the Taliban regime in Kabul. The operation is seen by some as an attempt by Islamabad to pursue regime change in ...

A U.S. aid worker said that the Afghans, who were evacuated to Qatar, would face a choice between moving to the Democratic ...

Beijing-brokered meetings ease tensions on paper, but deep disputes over militancy and cross-border attacks threaten to ...

The world is facing a new foreign policy landscape—one in which critical minerals are becoming ever more central to economic statecraft. Washington is increasingly shaping partnerships not only around ...

China is attempting to mediate a rapidly escalating conflict between Afghanistan and Pakistan, but deep mistrust and ...

Pakistan has sealed off Islamabad and deployed massive security for Iran–US talks as its terror-hit past and limited mediation record raise fresh concerns.

Gwadar Port faces rising security threats as Baloch insurgents launch a rare maritime attack and Pakistan-Afghanistan ...

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The historic camaraderie between US presidents and Pakistan’s military brass seems to be making a comeback as Donald Trump ...