International relations
Russia's plan to form ties with Taliban edges U.S. out of region
Both sides seek strategy against ISIS-K and the West
Politics
International relations
Pakistan and Taliban to expand trade despite lingering tensions
Two countries agree on 'separation of business from politics'
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Terrorism
Moscow attack reveals ISIS-K's widening strategy of deadly disruption
Afghanistan IS-offshoot blamed for Russia's deadliest terror attack in two decades
International relations
Pakistan's strikes in Afghanistan hint at new government's hard line
Experts warn tackling Pakistani Taliban threat will be more difficult than ever
Afghanistan turmoil
No pictures: Afghanistan journalists fear clampdown on visual reporting
Taliban official tells media personnel to focus on growing beards
Politics
Afghan women scared to step out after Taliban arrests over hijab
Officials claim the detained broke code, but HRW says 'walls closing in' on girls
Opinion
Expelling Afghan refugees won't boost Pakistan's security
Mass repatriation is creating a recruitment opportunity for militant groups
Politics
Taliban supreme leader's existence remains a mystery
Some analysts say he's dead; spokesman says he simply refuses to be photographed
Life
For Afghan refugees, World Cup cricket wins are a beacon of hope
Mixed feelings remain over lack of women and ethnic minority participation
Afghanistan turmoil
Taliban says China has accepted its envoy to Beijing
Afghanistan 'last piece' of strategic puzzle as Beijing looks to shut out West
International relations
Taliban vow to finish disputed canal at 'any cost'
Afghanistan's Central Asian neighbors cry foul over plans to tap shared river
Afghanistan turmoil
Pakistan points Afghan Taliban to militant hideouts, urges action
Islamabad says it shared 'evidence' of Pakistani Taliban presence Kabul denies
Politics
Pakistani military adds enigmatic militant group to list of worries
Attack on air base hints at evolving threat ahead of national elections
Opinion
Afghanistan shows the gap between BRI rhetoric and reality
Chinese initiative has not brought stability but rather requires it
Afghanistan turmoil
Taliban warns Pakistan about Afghan expulsions: Reap what you sow
Islamabad's repatriation policy fuels anger over lost businesses and assets
Afghanistan turmoil
Pakistan-Afghanistan border overwhelmed as Afghans face expulsion
Islamabad seeks to enforce vow to deport undocumented migrants
International relations
Pakistan gives last warning to undocumented Afghans and others to leave
State has 'complete data' to begin deportations after Nov. 1 deadline
Afghanistan turmoil
Female Afghan earthquake survivors face higher hurdles to aid
Taliban officials insist help is being distributed fairly; women say otherwise
Afghanistan turmoil
Pakistan's deportation clock ticks on paperless Afghan refugees
Taliban, activists slam order for migrants to leave by November or face arrest
Natural disasters
Starving Afghan earthquake survivors face reality of aid shortfall
Agencies, Taliban officials and victims stress need for emergency funds
Opinion
Without respect, Pakistan will not get anywhere with Afghanistan
For Kabul to restrain the TPP, Islamabad must treat regime as its equal
International relations
Taliban urge Japan to invest in Afghanistan's minerals, metals
Japanese ambassador to country met official in Qatar last month
Afghanistan turmoil
Afghanistan's $6.5bn mine deals with China, others dig up questions
Taliban face feasibility and security doubts as regime aims to shore up economy
Opinion
China and the Taliban are friends in need of each other
Investment creeps forward amid continued security worries
Afghanistan turmoil
Afghanistan's secret schools for girls defy Taliban ban
Teachers and students share stories of underground education