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Trump, Putin Hail Alaska Talks as Productive but No Ceasefire on Ukraine

Afghanistan, Aug. 16 -- Trump and Putin hailed their Alaska summit as productive but failed to reach a ceasefire on Ukraine, leaving the war unresolved and dialogue ongoing. U.S. President Donald Tru... Read More


Pakistan Shifting Course by Hosting Afghan Opposition?

Afghanistan, Aug. 16 -- Pakistan hosting Afghan opposition in Islamabad signals a potential policy shift, raising questions about its changing approach toward Afghanistan and the broader regional dyna... Read More


Khalilzad: Pakistan to Host Meeting of Taliban Opponents

Afghanistan, Aug. 16 -- Zalmay Khalilzad criticized Pakistan's plan to host Afghan opposition leaders, calling it unwise and provocative, warning it could worsen mistrust and undermine fragile Afghani... Read More


Trump Claims Russia Lost India as Oil Client After U.S. Tariff Hike

Afghanistan, Aug. 16 -- Trump claimed Russia lost India as an oil client after U.S. tariff hikes, though New Delhi has not confirmed halting Russian crude imports amid growing trade tensions. U.S. Pr... Read More


Malala Fund Calls for Global Support for Women in Afghanistan

Afghanistan, Aug. 16 -- The Malala Fund urged global action to support women in Afghanistan, warning that four years on, gender apartheid endures, erasing rights, education, and basic freedoms. The M... Read More


Trump Calls for Direct Peace Deal Between Ukraine and Russia

Afghanistan, Aug. 16 -- U.S. President Donald Trump urged Ukraine to pursue a direct peace deal with Russia, bypassing a ceasefire stage, as European allies pledged continued support for Kyiv. U.S. P... Read More


Zelensky to Travel to Washington on Monday for Talks

Afghanistan, Aug. 16 -- Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky will visit Washington on Monday for talks with U.S. President Donald Trump, following recent discussions with European leaders on Ukraine... Read More


Trump Holds Calls with Zelensky, European Leaders After Putin Meeting

Afghanistan, Aug. 16 -- After meeting Putin in Alaska, U.S. President Donald Trump spoke with Zelensky, Macron, Starmer, Merz, and NATO's Rutte, reaffirming U.S. coordination on Ukraine and European s... Read More


Afrasiab Khattak Says Pakistan's Use of Afghan Refugees in War Economy Could Spark 'Another 9/11'

Afghanistan, Aug. 16 -- Afrasiab Khattak accused Pakistan's military of exploiting Afghan refugees for its war economy, diverting aid, backing militants, and warned that ignoring Afghanistan could tri... Read More


China's Foreign Minister to Visit India for Border Talks

Afghanistan, Aug. 16 -- Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi will visit India from Monday for border talks, marking a rare high-level engagement since the deadly 2020 Himalayan clashes strained relations.... Read More