Peace Talks

Afghan Taliban take centre stage as Kabul cut out of peace talks

“The sad irony is that Afghanistan's government is in danger of getting written out of… Read More

Taliban seek venue change for peace talks with U.S.

PESHAWAR: The Taliban will not attend planned peace talks with the United States in Saudi… Read More

Iran says Afghan Taliban were in Tehran for peace talks

TEHRAN: Iran said Monday that the Afghan Taliban have visited Tehran for a second round… Read More

Yemen peace talks set to start on Thursday in Sweden

ADEN: A team from Yemen’s Saudi Arabia-backed government arrived in Sweden to attend peace talks… Read More

Afghan delegation to attend peace talks in Russia: official

An Afghan delegation will attend international talks on the war-torn country in Russia this month,… Read More

Russia to host peace talks with Afghan leaders, Taliban delegation

MOSCOW: Russia said on Saturday that Afghan President Ashraf Ghani had agreed to send a… Read More

US calls for Yemen ceasefire, Mattis urges for peace talks within ‘next 30 days’

WASHINGTON: The United States called Tuesday for a ceasefire and peace talks in Yemen, as… Read More

PM Imran disappointed at ‘arrogant and negative’ Indian response on talks

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Imran Khan on Saturday expressed disappointment over India’s decision to call off… Read More

India’s reluctance for peace talks shows divided opinion: information minister

ISLAMABAD: Information Minister Fawad Chaudhary said on Friday the reluctance of the New Delhi government… Read More

State Dept says “ready to work with new leadership of Pakistan”

WASHINGTON: As Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) is set to form a new government in Pakistan, the… Read More

Pakistan hopes Taliban will grab peace talks opportunity with Afghan govt

ISLAMABAD: Foreign Office spokesperson Dr Muhammad Faisal on Thursday Pakistan was committed to peace and… Read More

Afghan President requests Sami-ul-Haq to arrange peace talks with Afghan Taliban

PESHAWAR: Afghan President Ashraf Ghani has sought assistance of the Maulana Sami-ul-Haq to play a… Read More

‘Afghanistan must not conspire against Pakistan with ‘declared’ opponent’

UNITED NATIONS: Pakistan’s Ambassador to the United Nations Maleeha Lodhi urged the Afghan government to… Read More

Russia says resumption of Syria peace talks delayed indefinitely

MOSCOW: Russian Defence Minister Sergei Shoigu said on Tuesday a Western failure to rein in… Read More

Basit calls for ‘serious’ peace talks between Pakistan and India

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s High Commissioner to India Abdul Basit has called for ‘serious’ and ‘result-oriented engagement’… Read More

New India-Pakistan salvos as UN chief offers to mediate

UNITED NATIONS: Indian and Pakistani troops exchanged fresh fire across their border Saturday as UN… Read More

Syria opposition negotiator quits over failed peace talks

BEIRUT: The Syrian opposition's chief negotiator in UN-brokered peace talks has announced his resignation, branding… Read More

Colombia’s FARC agrees to remove child soldiers from ranks

HAVANA, CUBA: Colombia's Marxist FARC rebel group agreed Sunday to remove child soldiers from its… Read More

Yemen foes resume face-to-face peace talks: UN

KUWAIT CITY: Yemen's warring parties resumed face-to-face peace talks on Wednesday after a three-day break… Read More

Taliban team arrive in Pakistan to try to restart peace talks: sources

ISLAMABAD: A delegation from the Afghan Taliban's political office in Qatar arrived in Pakistan Tuesday… Read More