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Afghans say preventing next war as vital as ending this one
October 18, 2020

Afghans say preventing next war as vital as ending this one

KABUL, Afghanistan (AP) — At a Kabul museum honoring Afghanistan’s war victims, talking to visitors reveals just how many layers and generations of pain and grief have piled up during four decades of unrelenting conflict.…READ MORE

Taliban to suspend assault after US pledges to halt strikes
October 16, 2020

Taliban to suspend assault after US pledges to halt strikes

ISLAMABAD (AP) — The Taliban said on Friday they have agreed to suspend attacks in southern Afghanistan that have displaced thousands this week — but only after the Americans promised to halt all strikes and night raids in keeping with the peace agreement the U.S. signed with the insurgents in February.…READ MORE

Pakistan summons Indian diplomat over Kashmir border firing
October 15, 2020

Pakistan summons Indian diplomat over Kashmir border firing

ISLAMABAD (AP) — Pakistan summoned a senior Indian diplomat to its Foreign Ministry on Thursday to complain about what Islamabad says was “indiscriminate and unprovoked firing” by India in the disputed Himalayan region of Kashmir.…READ MORE