January 2019
Khalilzad: The U.S. and Taliban Have Reached an Agreement on the Peace Framework
U.S. special envoy Zalmay Khalilzad announced that the U.S. and Taliban have reached an initial agreement framework for peace, requiring the Taliban to adhere to…
U.S. Officials Report 'Significant Progress' in Talks with Taliban
U.S. officials report significant progress in negotiations with the Taliban regarding peace in Afghanistan, including potential agreements for the withdrawal of U.S. forces. Zalmay Khalilzad,…
Taliban: Peace Talks with the U.S. Enter Fourth Day
The Taliban and U.S. officials are engaged in ongoing peace talks in Qatar, now in their fourth day, aimed at ending the long-standing conflict in…
Trump: The 'State of the Union' Address Will Be Delivered After the Government Reopens
President Trump announced that the 'State of the Union' address will occur after the government reopens, ending speculation about alternative venues. The ongoing government shutdown,…
Taliban Representatives Meet Again with US Envoy
The Taliban and US representatives met in Qatar despite previous threats to end negotiations. Discussions focused on the withdrawal of international forces from Afghanistan. This…
Dozens of Afghan Security Forces Killed in Taliban Attack
The Taliban launched a deadly attack on an Afghan military base, resulting in the deaths of over 100 Afghan security personnel. This incident highlights the…
Taliban Rejects Participation in Peace Talks with US Representative
The Taliban has rejected reports of resuming peace talks with US envoy Zalmay Khalilzad, denying any planned meetings in Islamabad. This decision follows a series…
Trump Delays Nancy Pelosi's Foreign Trips
Donald Trump has postponed Nancy Pelosi's planned overseas trip due to the ongoing government shutdown, which has entered its twenty-seventh day. The cancellation is seen…
Afghanistan's Protest to Zarif: Wouldn't it be better to listen to your internal opponents instead of the Taliban?
An Afghan official criticized Iran's Foreign Minister Zarif for advocating Taliban involvement in Afghanistan's future government, suggesting Iran should focus on its internal dissent instead.…