Afghanistan: Taliban releases all kidnapped passengers

Kabul, June 22 (IBNS): Afghanistan officials on Wednesday said militant group Taliban has released passengers of a bus, which was hijacked on Tuesday in southern Helmand province.

Al-Qaeda supremo pledges allegiance to new Taliban leader

Kabul, June 11 (IBNS) In a significant move, militant group Al-Qaeda supremo Ayman al-Zawahiri has pledged allegiance to new Afghan Taliban leader Haibatullah Akhundzada.

Afghanistan: Taliban attack kills 11 ANA soldiers

Kabul, June 7 (IBNS): At least 11 Afghan National Army (ANA) soldiers were killed by Taliban militants in the Deh Rawood district of central Uruzgan province of Afghanistan on Monday, media reports said on Tuesday.

Afghan Taliban appoint Mawlawi Haibatullah Akhundzada as new leader

New Delhi, May 25 (IBNS) The Afghan Taliban apparently named Mawlawi Haibatullah Akhundzada as their new leader following the death of Mullah Akhtar Mansour, media reported on Wednesday.

Taliban rejects to participate in peace talks with Afghanistan government

Kabul, Mar 5 (IBNS) Taliban has rejected to participate in peace talks with the Afghanistan government.