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Afghan Taliban urged to end violence in show of good faith ahead of Eid

Some 15 foreign missions and a NATO representative in a statement called on the insurgents to halt their offensive for good as a gesture of peace as the group in the past would announce temporary ceasefires before major Muslim festivals.

Afghan govt, Taliban to meet again, expedite talks: joint statement

"Two sides committed to continue negotiations at a high level until a settlement is reached," delegations of negotiators, who have been in Doha since Saturday, said in a joint statement.

Afghan govt to meet Taliban in Doha as Bush criticises US troop pullout

Meanwhile, British Defence Minister Ben Wallace says the UK will work with the Taliban should they enter the government in Afghanistan if it adheres to rights norms.

Afghan Taliban to put forth 'written peace deal' at talks next month

"Although we (Taliban) have the upper hand on the battlefield, we are very serious about talks and dialogue," a spokesperson of the Afghan insurgent group tells Reuters.

Indian officials meet Taliban as militia launches major offensive

A ‘quiet’ meeting took place earlier this month as New Delhi tries to secure its investments in Afghanistan, says analyst.

‘Trumped-up charges’: Why was Malcolm Bidali arrested in Qatar?

A Kenyan security guard, who blogged about the plight of migrant workers, was also charged with taking “foreign money” to spread disinformation.

Israel bombards Gaza as expectations for ceasefire mount

Senior Hamas official Moussa Abu Marzouk says ceasefire to be reached within a day or two on the basis of mutual agreement as Israel's assault on Gaza kills more than 230 Palestinians, including 65 children.

Turkey and Egypt restart diplomatic contacts after 2013 fallout

“We have contacts both at the level of intelligence and foreign ministries with Egypt. Diplomatic-level contacts have started,” Turkey’s Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu said.

Roger Federer makes winning return in Qatar after being out for 13 months

The Swiss great had not played a match since a semi-final defeat by Novak Djokovic at the Australian Open in January 2020, 405 days ago.

Turkey rejects 'baseless' Arab League accusations

Ankara's reaction comes after the bloc accused Turkey of forcing intervention "on our Arab brotherland".

Why did Al Jazeera step into uncharted right-wing territory?

The Qatari media network’s launch of Rightly, a digital platform that will cater to US conservatives, could be part of a strategy to future-proof Doha from political blowback.

Qatar seeks mediation between US and Iran on teetering nuclear deal

As future of 2015 deal limiting Tehran’s nuclear programme hangs in the balance following US elections, Qatar’s foreign minister meets his Iranian counterpart in an attempt to bring Tehran and pact cosignatories closer to a solution.