Mullah Baradar

The odd couple: China's deepening relationship with the Taliban

China's first engaged the Taliban to protect its interests in Afghanistan in the 90s. Decades later, history repeats itself.

Taliban seeks leader's release as Turkey hosts talks on Afghanistan

Taliban demands release of and names Anas Haqqani as member of team holding direct talks with US, as Russian and US envoys to Afghanistan plan to discuss Afghanistan situation in Ankara later this month.