Politics

Renewed hopes for peace talks as Ghani, Abdullah end political impasse
Politics

2020-05-18

Renewed hopes for peace talks as Ghani, Abdullah end political impasse

'We hope that with unity and co-operation, we will be able to first pave the ground for a ceasefire and then lasting peace,' Ghani said after the two political rivals signed a power-sharing agreement.

Military satellite launch exposes Iran's priorities amid pandemic
Politics

2020-04-23

Military satellite launch exposes Iran's priorities amid pandemic

The move shows that Tehran prefers to spend money on trying to demonstrate its military prowess rather than helping its citizens fight the COVID-19 outbreak.

China, Russia and Iran using pandemic to undermine press freedoms
Politics

2020-04-21

China, Russia and Iran using pandemic to undermine press freedoms

Reporters Without Borders says certain regimes are taking advantage of the fact that people are stunned and that it was impossible during this crisis for countermeasures to be adopted.

Mohaqiq fails to drum up support for Tehran in Pakistan
Politics

2020-01-29

Mohaqiq fails to drum up support for Tehran in Pakistan

The politician recently led a 10-member delegation to Pakistan to lobby for Iran's interests. His efforts failed miserably, analysts say.

US negotiator set to restart Taliban peace talks
Politics

2019-12-05

US negotiator set to restart Taliban peace talks

The talks will aim to establish a ceasefire and set the groundwork for intra-Afghan peace talks.

Iranian regime's warm reception of Taliban draws anger in Afghanistan
Politics

2019-12-03

Iranian regime's warm reception of Taliban draws anger in Afghanistan

No government has the right to meet with the Taliban without the presence of the Afghan government, officials say.

Image of vaunted Iranian leader Qasem Soleimani 'inflated'
Politics

2019-12-02

Image of vaunted Iranian leader Qasem Soleimani 'inflated'

IRGC Quds Force commander Qasem Soleimani has been touted as a mastermind by pro-Iran media, but his achievements tell another story.

Taliban calls for direct talks with US over Afghan conflict
Politics

2018-02-27

Taliban calls for direct talks with US over Afghan conflict

The Afghan government says 'all doors for peace talks are open', urging an Afghan-led regional peace process.

Russia trying to stir up ethnic tensions in Afghan politics, lawmakers say
Politics

2018-01-17

Russia trying to stir up ethnic tensions in Afghan politics, lawmakers say

Statements from Russian officials that aim to cause instability in Afghanistan are 'extremely disturbing', according to one member of parliament from Balkh Province.

Mohaqiq draws fire for praising Iran's recruitment of Afghans in Syrian war
Politics

2017-12-01

Mohaqiq draws fire for praising Iran's recruitment of Afghans in Syrian war

Afghan Deputy Chief Executive Mohammad Mohaqiq's support of Afghans fighting in the Syrian war is in 'absolute contradiction with Afghan foreign policy', the Afghan Presidential Palace said.