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Not again, Trump says US ready to mediate between India-Pakistan over Kashmir dispute

Kashmir, which sits high in the Himalayas between India and Pakistan, has been in dispute between the nuclear-armed neighbours since they gained independence in 1947.

Jan 22, 2020

War on terror will continue: CDS Bipin Rawat says India will do what US did post 9/11

Gen Rawat argued that terrorism was going to stay in the world as long as states were going to use it against other states.

Jan 16, 2020

Trump aides call US strikes on Iraq and Syria 'successful,' warn of potential further action

The US military carried out the strikes on Sunday against the Kataib Hezbollah militia group in response to the killing of a US civilian contractor.

Dec 30, 2019

Afghan Taliban released two Western hostages in exchange for top commanders

American Kevin King and Australian Timothy Weeks were kidnapped in August 2016 from outside the American University of Afghanistan in Kabul where both worked as professors.

Nov 19, 2019

Indonesian police headquarters struck by suspected suicide bombing

Footages broadcasted on Indonesian television channel showed people rushing out of the buildings near the blast site.

Nov 13, 2019

Afghan president-elect Ashraf Ghani Ahmadzai

Haqqani Network prisoners to be released in exchange of foreign captives: Ashraf Ghani

Afghan President Ashraf Ghani did not give details where and when the swap of the prisoners will take place.

Nov 13, 2019

Afghanistan mosque bombing: 62 worshippers killed in twin blasts during Friday prayers

No group immediately claimed responsibility but the government accused Taliban insurgents, who are fighting to reimpose strict Islamic law after their 2001 ouster by US-led forces.

Oct 19, 2019

Ceasefire or risk sanctions: Trump warns Turkey after thousands displaced in Syria

Trump tells US diplomats to discuss ceasefire between Kurds and Turkey

Oct 11, 2019

Turkey attacks Kurdish fighters, may redraw Syrian map

The attacks took place days after Donald Trump made the contradictory agreement to the Turkish military operation despite the US being an ally to the Kurdish-led SDF.

Oct 10, 2019

Afghanistan election sees one in five voters cast ballot - unofficial estimate

There were 9.67 million registered voters, meaning roughly one in five cast their ballot.

Sep 29, 2019

Taliban seeks Afghan election boycott; warns of attacks on security forces, polling booths

Calling the elections a "fraudulent process" undertaken to "mislead people" a statement issued by the Taliban called for people to boycott the elections and "not throw themselves into danger."

Sep 26, 2019

Taliban truck bomb kills at least 20 in southern Afghanistan

The Taliban, who have been carrying out nearly daily attacks since the collapse of peace talks with the US this month, said the target was a nearby intelligence department building in Qalat.

Sep 19, 2019

Modi-Trump chemistry: Coping with a garrulous 'frenemy' in the White House

While Trump is scheduled to attend 'Howdy Modi!' event in Houston, Texas, the South Block mandarins are grappling with a suitable response to US President Trump's gestures punctuated by friendly fire on the trade front.

Sep 17, 2019

Blast at Afghan President's election rally kills 24; Ashraf Ghani unharmed

While no group has claimed responsibility for the attacks, the Taliban had stated that they would intensify attacks against Afghan and foreign forces in a bid to stop people from voting.