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Who is Zalmay Khalilzad, the would-be broker between the Taliban and Trump?

Donald Trump could once again turn to his ally Zalmay Khalilzad, the chief architect of the Doha Deal, as his Afghanistan go-between. Some experts fear that would be a mistake, as Arpan Rai reports

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Why is India courting the Taliban now?

Why is India courting the Taliban now?

Meeting between India’s foreign secretary and the Taliban this week has prompted speculation.

Taliban profit as flights diverted around Middle East crisis fill up Afghan airspace

Taliban profit as flights diverted around Middle East crisis fill up Afghan airspace

Flying through Afghan airspace is proving to be the safest option for international airlines, with Iran’s missile bombardment of Israel causing a noticeable shift in flight patterns

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Does India risk US sanctions over Iran’s Chabahar Port deal?

The port deal could help India strengthen trade ties with Central Asia. But a US sanctions threat clouds the pact.

Moscow concert hall attack: How did ISIL recoup, five years after ‘defeat’?

The group’s Afghanistan arm in particular has gained since the return of the Taliban — even though the two are rivals.

Moscow concert hall attack: Why is ISIL targeting Russia?

Deadly attack in Moscow claimed by ISIL affiliate leaves more than 133 people dead and approximately 100 injured.

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