Afghanistan
Taliban Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi's Historic Visit to India: Diplomatic Challenges and Regional Implications
Oct 09, 2025 03:20 pm CST
Afghanistan's UN-sanctioned Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi makes his first visit to India since the Taliban's return to power in 2021, presenting diplomatic protocol challenges while signaling potential shifts in regional relations. The visit includes expected meetings with key Indian officials as New Delhi cautiously engages with the Taliban administration while maintaining its stance against terrorism.
India Joins International Coalition to Oppose Foreign Military Presence in Afghanistan Amid Bagram Controversy
Oct 08, 2025 02:40 am CST
In a significant diplomatic development, India has aligned with Russia, China, and seven other nations to oppose foreign military infrastructure in Afghanistan, directly responding to former US President Donald Trump's calls for control of Bagram airbase. The Moscow Format talks featured Taliban representation and emphasized regional cooperation on counter-terrorism, economic integration, and stability, with India reaffirming its support for an independent, peaceful Afghanistan that contributes to regional security.
Pak PM Shehbaz Sharif To Meet US President Trump In Washington Tomorrow
Sep 24, 2025 10:04 pm CST
Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif will travel from New York to Washington to meet US President Donald Trump on Thursday, as the two sides made a renewed push to reset their bilateral relations.
Opinion | The Logic Of Pakistan Bombing Its Own People And Getting Away With It
Sep 23, 2025 07:22 pm CST
This is a heady mix of superpowers and regional bosses. And the Pashtuns are caught literally and metaphorically in the middle. Don't expect anyone to pull up the Pakistanis for their cruel and random bombing.
"Not An Inch": Taliban Rejects Trump's Demand For Return Of Bagram Air Base
Sep 21, 2025 07:22 pm CST
An Afghan government defence official said Sunday that a deal over Bagram air base was "not possible," after US President Donald Trump said he wanted the former US base back.
"Feared Being Executed": British Couple Released By Taliban
Sep 21, 2025 03:53 pm CST
An elderly British couple released by the Taliban authorities after almost eight months in detention in Afghanistan arrived back in the UK on Saturday, telling the press that they feared "we would never be released".
"We Want It Right Away": Trump Warns Taliban Over Bagram Airbase
Sep 21, 2025 01:27 pm CST
US President Donald Trump on Saturday threatened Afghanistan with unspecified punishment if the Taliban-controlled country did not "give Bagram Airbase back."
Elderly British Couple Back In UK After Taliban Release
Sep 21, 2025 12:06 am CST
An elderly British couple released by the Taliban authorities after almost eight months in detention in Afghanistan arrived back in the UK.
Pak's Shehbaz Sharif Mentions India In Meeting With Putin. What He Said
Sep 03, 2025 02:44 pm CST
Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said on Tuesday that his country respects Russia's relations with India, as he called for strengthening Islamabad's ties with Moscow during his talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin here.
India Delivers 21 Tonnes Of Relief Materials To Quake-Hit Afghanistan
Sep 03, 2025 03:00 am CST
India on Tuesday delivered 21 tonnes of relief materials to Afghanistan as part of its assistance to earthquake-hit people of that country.