Afghanistan War
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Pakistan-Afghanistan Clashes: What Sparked the Latest Fighting Between the Two Nations?
Originals | Feb 27, 2026, 05:34 PM ISTPakistan-Afghanistan tensions surged Feb 27 as Islamabad launched airstrikes on Kabul, Kandahar, and Paktia after Afghan attacks on Pakistani posts. Both sides report heavy losses differently. Pakistan vows strong retaliation, signaling escalating conflict along the Durand Line.
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Peace deal with Taliban is conditions-based agreement: US Defence Secretary
World | Mar 03, 2020, 08:49 AM ISTAfter 18 years of war, the US and the Taliban signed the peace deal in Doha on Saturday to facilitate intra-Afghan dialogue in Oslo this month and the withdrawal of all foreign forces from Afghanistan in 14 months.
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Tump writes to Imran Khan, seeks help on talks with Taliban; peace in Afghanistan shared responsibility, says Pak
World | Dec 03, 2018, 09:44 PM ISTThe development came weeks after Trump said Pakistan does not do "a damn thing" for the US, alleging that Islamabad had helped al-Qaeda chief Osama bin Laden hide near its garrison city of Abbottabad.
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Taliban offer direct negotiations with US
World | Jun 13, 2018, 03:01 PM IST"If the American officials truly believe in a peaceful end to the Afghan mess then they must directly present themselves to the negotiation table," said Taliban supreme leader Mullah Hebatullah Akhundzada.
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Frustrated over worsening situation in Afghanistan, Trump wants his top commander fired: Report
World | Aug 03, 2017, 09:46 AM ISTTrump repeatedly suggested that Defence Secretary James Mattis and Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen Joseph Dunford should replace Gen Nicholson, because he is “not winning the war”.
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Obama pays surprise visit to US troops, pledges 'responsible end' to Afghanistan war
World | May 26, 2014, 11:52 AM ISTBagram Air Field, Afghanistan: President Barack Obama slipped into Afghanistan for a surprise visit today to make clear that the US was likely to maintain a limited role here even after its combat mission ends
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Watch Afghan Army's elite Special Forces in pics
World | Apr 22, 2014, 06:50 AM ISTNew Delhi: As the US decides to pull back NATO troops in Afghanistan this year, the Afghan Army has been preparing its force to combat the Taliban. These elite forces are being trained under U.S.