Verbal sparring tests relationship between Central Asian neighbors as US withdraws troops from Afgha

The stance comes amid intensified insurgent battlefield attacks, since the United States and NATO be

The US is not giving up on peace talks, senior US official says

Among foreign nationals in Afghan custody are 408 ISKP members, including 173 women and children

Announcement was made by the Turkish government, which is hosting Afghanistan peace summit

Khalilzad is expected to discuss the looming May 1st deadline for troop withdrawal from Afghanistan

Biden administration is urged not to alter peace agreement without consulting insurgent group

Defense ministers from the Washington-backed allies are to meet next week to discuss whether NATO's

Mark Frerichs was abducted one year ago Sunday while working in the country on engineering projects;

Taliban spokesman Suhail Shaheen swiftly but cautiously welcomes Thursday's announcements by the Afg

But Afghan President Ashraf Ghani warns that last 400 Taliban prisoners present a 'danger' to the wo

A traditional Loya Jirga allowed Ghani to free the prisoners so hoped-for peace talks with the insur

DOD announces drawdown plan of US troops in Afghanistan by November  

US urges Afghan rivals to clear last obstacle in way of peace talks

Developments come as President Ashraf Ghani announces his government will soon complete release of 5

Developments come as President Ashraf Ghani announces his government will soon complete release of 5

Zalmay Khalilzad plans to press for a deal on prisoner exchanges and a reduction in violence

Peace agreements are more durable and successful when women are fully integrated and engaged, some o

Washington says the fate of the deal depends on a successful implementation of a 7-day reduced fight

The United States and the Taliban have agreed to start a trial period of reduced fighting in an effo