India not part of Russia's troika meet on Afghanistan

India has not been invited to a key meeting next week convened by Russia on the fast-evolving situation in Afghanistan that is expected to be attended by Pakistan, China and the United States, even......

Bomb kills 3 in Kabul net cafe

A UN engineer was among three people killed in a suspected suicide bomb attack on a popular internet caf in Kabul Sunday. Elsewhere in the country, two US marines were among 14 people killed in a......

'Pakistan's backing for Taliban goes back many years'

'Throughout the nearly 20-year US-led war, State sponsorship from Pakistan for the Taliban has been a constant.' IMAGE: Afghan National Army soldiers patrol Alishing district in Laghman province,......

Ho ho ho and a Merry Christmas!

Carols, joyful tidings, presents, beautifully decorated trees, bright lights and a time for a heartfelt prayer. As the world readies for the festival of Christmas, we bring you glimpses. People......