Salaam Times

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

2017-02-03

New signs of Afghanistan's seriousness in fighting corruption

In the latest move to foster a culture of transparency, the Afghan government suspended a minister on allegations of corruption.