February 2019
Withdrawal of Foreign Troops: Main Focus of Taliban-US Talks in Qatar
The main focus of the ongoing US-Taliban negotiations in Qatar is the withdrawal of foreign troops and ensuring that terrorist groups do not establish themselves…
Zalmay Khalilzad and Mullah Abdul Ghani Baradar Meet in Qatar
Zalmay Khalilzad and Mullah Abdul Ghani Baradar met in Qatar to discuss the Afghan peace process, marking a significant diplomatic engagement. Baradar's recent release from…
Afghanistan Summons Pakistani Ambassador
Afghanistan summoned the Pakistani ambassador over his comments linking Pakistan-India tensions to the Afghan peace process. The U.S. has urged Pakistan to address the recent…
Concerns in Afghanistan Over Women's Absence in Talks with Taliban
Concerns have been raised regarding the absence of women in U.S.-Taliban peace negotiations in Afghanistan, as highlighted by Habiba Sarabi of the High Peace Council.…
Unannounced Visit of Acting U.S. Defense Secretary to Baghdad
Patrick Shanahan, the acting U.S. Secretary of Defense, made an unannounced visit to Baghdad to discuss U.S. military presence and security cooperation with Iraqi officials…
U.S. Senate Passes Bill Against Israel Boycott Movement
The U.S. Senate passed a bill to sanction supporters of the BDS movement against Israel, with strong Republican support and opposition from some Democrats. The…
Rouhani's Reaction to Trump's Remarks: You Spoke Your Heart About Iran
Iranian President Hassan Rouhani responded to U.S. President Donald Trump's comments about maintaining U.S. troops in Iraq to monitor Iran, accusing the U.S. of occupying…
Afghanistan's Executive Chief: Taliban Seeks Return to Terror Emirate
Abdullah Abdullah, Afghanistan's Executive Chief, criticizes the Taliban for refusing to engage in dialogue with the government, claiming they aim to restore a terror regime.…
Taliban to Participate in Afghan Group Talks in Moscow
The Taliban will attend the Afghan Group Talks in Moscow, which will feature prominent Afghan political figures but no government officials. This meeting is significant…