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‘Talks are over’: Pakistan, Afghanistan blame each other as Istanbul peace talks collapse after two days

November 09, 2025 8:01 am

The two-day negotiations, facilitated by Turkey and Qatar, marked the third round of peace talks and were seen as one of the most important diplomatic engagements between the neighbours since the Taliban took control of Afghanistan in 2021.

Negotiators seek Gaza ceasefire deal in Qatar talks as death toll surpasses 40,000

August 16, 2024 1:28 am

The talks, an effort to end 10 months of fighting in the Palestinian enclave and bring 115 Israeli and foreign hostages home, were put together as Iran appeared on the point of retaliating against Israel following the assassination of Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh in Tehran on July 31.

Switzerland says Russia not invited 'at this stage' to Ukraine peace talks

May 02, 2024 6:12 pm

Switzerland in January said it would host a peace summit at the request of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy.

No grounds for peace talks with Ukraine, says Kremlin

April 27, 2024 3:18 pm

Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov there are currently no grounds for peace talks between Russia and Ukraine due to Kyiv's formal refusal to negotiate with Moscow.

Progress made at Afghan talks in Moscow, but no breakthrough: Taliban

May 30, 2019 6:36 pm

Speculation has been growing that the Taliban could agree to a temporary ceasefire over the three-day Eid holiday next week.

Philippines cancels talks with communist rebels amid attacks

July 19, 2017 9:09 pm

It's the latest discord that has hampered talks between the guerrillas and the administration of President Rodrigo Duterte, who has criticized the insurgents for pressing attacks on government forces and private businesses.

Peace talks cannot succeed without ceasefire: TTP negotiator

April 17, 2014 4:07 pm

Ibrahim Khan said meeting with the Taliban leadership would be held very soon.

Pakistani Taliban announces ceasefire, govt welcomes move 

March 01, 2014 10:11 pm

Government suspended the troubled peace process on Feb 17 after a Taliban faction beheaded 23 Frontier Corps personnel abducted in 2010.

Israel 'bombs' Syria as envoy presses peace talks bid

November 01, 2013 6:13 pm

Israel had targeted a shipment of surface-to-surface missiles destined for Hezbollah.

Kayani says army supports dialogue with Pak militants

October 13, 2013 2:49 am

The 61-year-old army chief described terrorism as a “big challenge” that goes against both Pakistan’s ideology and Islamic teachings.

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