 | Mike Pompeo slams ex-Afghan President Ashraf Ghani in his book, calls him 'a total fraud'In his book titled 'Never Give an Inch: Fighting for America I Love,' Pompeo claims that both Ghani and Afghanistan's former chief executive Abdullah Abdullah was involved in corruption. |
 | Jaishankar meets UN chief Guterres, discusses key issues including Ukraine situation"Spoke about latest developments in respect of Afghanistan and Myanmar. Appreciate his interest in working with India to effectively address important contemporary challenges," he said. |
 | Taliban forms commission to facilitate return of political leadersThe body is called "Commission Ertibatat Ba Shaksiat Hai Afghan Wa Awdat Anan," or the Commission of Contact with Afghan Leaders and Their Repatriation, Tolo news reported. |
 | Afghanistan waits for Taliban response to truce offerThe president said his office had cleared "all obstacles" to peace with the announcement following consultations with religious scholars, political parties and civil society groups. |
 | Afghanistan announces ceasefire with Taliban for Eid al-Adha holidayThe Taliban had taken control of part of Bulcheragh district and more than 50 government forces were missing, he added. |
 | Prime Minister Modi praises Afghan President's bold initiatives towards peace at SCO summitModi was referring to the Afghan president's peace initiatives including a surprise announcement of a week-long ceasefire with the Taliban for Eid. |
 | US Secretary of State Rex Tillerson in surprise visit to AfghanistanUS Secretary of State Rex Tillerson paid a surprise visit to Afghanistan today to discuss Washington's new strategy with President Ashraf Ghani, the US embassy said. |
 | Pakistan wants peace, stability in Afghanistan: Khawaja AsifThe Afghan-Pakistan ties have largely remained tensed over the issue of cross-border terrorism. The two countries have a long-running border dispute, leading to skirmishes between their armies. |
 | Pakistan welcomes Afghanistan President's offer of talksPakistan on Saturday welcomed Afghanistan President Ashraf Ghani's proposal that his country is ready for a comprehensive dialogue with Pakistan. |
