Category: South East Asia

Afghan Opposition, Taliban Agree to Back US-Led Peace Process

Taliban and influential Afghan opposition leaders concluded a rare two-day “peace meeting” in Moscow on Wednesday, where they jointly declared that a complete withdrawal of U.S.-led foreign forces was key to a lasting peace in Afghanistan.

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Dialogue – The best way to Resolve the Kashmir Issue

Kashmir is a zone of chaos, a highest militarised zone in the world.Kashmir is a bone of fight between the two Nuclear Countries.

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Muslim society in India: Dynamics of Sects and Castes

This opinion emerged out of my discussions on Caste among Muslims, with my ‘Ashraf’ friends.

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Taliban, Afghan Opposition to Hold Controversial Peace Talks in Moscow

Taliban representatives will meet influential Afghan opposition leaders in Moscow for two days of peace building discussions starting Tuesday, but envoys from the Kabul government will not be in attendance.

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Taliban, Afghan Opposition to Meet in Moscow; Kabul Not Attending

Taliban representatives will meet influential Afghan opposition leaders in Moscow for two days of peace building discussions starting Tuesday, but envoys from the Kabul government will not be in attendance.

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Indian Shipyard to Deliver Two Russian Designed Frigates With BrahMos by 2026

The two frigates constructed with a partial transfer of technology from Russia would make these platforms the largest fleet of ships in a class showcasing domestically-produced equipment such as the BrahMos missile system, sonar system, and combat management system.

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US says progress made in Taliban talks amid reports of troop pull-out deal

The US envoy leading the so-called “peace talks” with the Taliban terrorist group has confirmed “significant progress” in the negotiations amid claims by the group that the American side has agreed to a troop-withdrawal deal.

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U.S., Taliban Agree In Principle To Afghan Peace ‘Framework’

U.S. and Taliban officials have agreed in principle to the “framework” of a peace deal, U.S. special envoy Zalmay Khalilzad said after five days of talks between the militant group and the United States in Qatar.

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Afghan President Calls on Taliban to Start Direct Talks With Kabul

Afghan President Ashraf Ghani on Monday called on the Taliban movement to engage in direct negotiations with the country’s authorities, reaffirming the importance of national unity and a strong government.

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Russia’s Special Envoy in Pakistan to Discuss Afghan Peace

A top Russian diplomat is in Pakistan to discuss efforts to promote direct peace talks between warring sides in neighboring Afghanistan.

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