Afghanistan
Spike in Afghan casualties may harm US-Taliban talks
Up to 70 government soldiers and police have been killed in Helmand as the Taliban capture most of a district
AfghanistanTaliban mull transition from jihad to politics
US talks with the Taliban have made more progress than either side expected, leaving Kabul concerned about its role
AfghanistanFighting erupts in neglected but crucial Afghan region
Taliban militants have scored local victories over government forces in Badghis and Faryab provinces
AfghanistanAfghan critic of US talks offers no alternative plan
The top Afghan security official has bitterly criticised US attempts to work towards a peace deal with the Taliban
AfghanistanAfghan Islamic State hits soft targets as funding tool
Islamic State's Afghan branch has claimed responsibility for attacking a building firm, probably just as an easy target
AfghanistanPeace process becomes US-Afghan contest
US-led talks have created outlines for a deal with the Taliban, but the Afghan president opposes the direction of travel
AfghanistanUnited States seeks Afghan investment in peace talks
On a visit to Kabul, the Pentagon chief has stressed the importance of Afghan government involvement in peace talks.
AfghanistanRussia hosts Afghan talks but has little to offer
Afghan opposition figures have been 'informally' but publicly talking to the Taliban in Moscow
Afghanistan
