Salaam Times

2020-07-15

China's secretive pact with Iran sparks fears of regional upheaval

The 25-year accord would put Beijing in position to provide an internationally recognised state sponsor of terrorism with military and intelligence assistance.

Khalilzad urges Taliban to halt violence as peace deal enters 'next phase'

Diplomacy

2020-07-14

Khalilzad urges Taliban to halt violence as peace deal enters 'next phase'

Washington's approach to the peace deal will be based on certain conditions, said US Special Representative on Afghanistan Reconciliation Zalmay Khalilzad.

Atmar visits Iran amid heightened tensions over killing of Afghan migrants

Diplomacy

2020-06-22

Atmar visits Iran amid heightened tensions over killing of Afghan migrants

Iranian authorities continue to dismiss accusations that Iranian security forces were behind a number of killings of Afghan migrants in past weeks. Evidence suggests otherwise.

Anger rises over Iranian consulate building's obstruction in Herat

Diplomacy

2020-06-16

Anger rises over Iranian consulate building's obstruction in Herat

Widening of the city's trunk road was completed in 2016, except for the portions where the Iranian consulate building stands, creating an issue of contention between Afghanistan and Tehran.

Pakistan's new special envoy for Afghanistan welcomed on both sides of the border

Diplomacy

2020-06-15

Pakistan's new special envoy for Afghanistan welcomed on both sides of the border

Veteran diplomat Mohammad Sadiq is expected to help improve Pak-Afghan relations and facilitate the Afghan peace process.

Iran issues more threats to US ships in Gulf; US military vows response

Diplomacy

2020-04-23

Iran issues more threats to US ships in Gulf; US military vows response

The threats come after IRGC Navy ships conducted aggressive maneuvers near US vessels last week.

Afghan government releases 100 Taliban prisoners in bid to salvage talks

Diplomacy

2020-04-08

Afghan government releases 100 Taliban prisoners in bid to salvage talks

The 100 do not include the 15 commanders the Taliban want released. 'We cannot release the killers of our people,' one official said of the commanders.

Taliban suspend prisoner exchange talks in latest obstruction of peace talks

Diplomacy

2020-04-07

Taliban suspend prisoner exchange talks in latest obstruction of peace talks

The latest move comes after the Taliban posted photos touting the military training of its members, raising doubts among Afghans about how serious the militants were about peace.