Philippines, Muslim rebels re-launch peace talks
The Philippines on Saturday restarted peace talks with the country`s largest Muslim rebel group, the first under President Rodrigo Duterte aimed at ending decades of violence that has claimed tens of thousands of lives.
Aug 13, 2016, 14:34 PM IST
Second round of Yemen peace talks resumes in Kuwait
A second round of the UN-facilitated peace talks between Yemen's warring parties resumed in Kuwait after a two-week break, government officials said.
Jul 17, 2016, 09:32 AM IST
Syria talks fail to agree on date for peace talks
The powers agreed to reinforce a ceasefire across the country and to push through humanitarian aid deliveries to besieged areas, including through air drops.
Syria peace talks to push on until April 27: Negotiators
UN-brokered talks aimed at ending Syria`s brutal conflict will push ahead until April 27, despite the departure of the main opposition group, negotiators said Friday.
Apr 22, 2016, 22:57 PM IST
UN Syria envoy to pursue peace talks next week
The UN Special Envoy for Syria said on Thursday peace talks will continue next week despite the main opposition`s decision to leave early, a move he dismissed as "diplomatic posturing".
Apr 22, 2016, 02:22 AM IST
Yemen delegations pledge to leave for peace talks in Kuwait
Members of warring Yemeni factions who had stayed in the capital Sanaa two days past the start date of United Nations-backed peace talks announced they would travel to the negotiations in Kuwait on Wednesday, saving the process from impending collapse.
Apr 20, 2016, 05:48 AM IST
UN says Yemen talks delayed, urges rebels to join
Peace talks between Yemen`s warring parties due to begin in Kuwait on Monday have been delayed, UN envoy Ismail Ould Cheikh Ahmed said, urging the country`s rebels to take part.
Apr 18, 2016, 18:09 PM IST
Battles around Syria`s Aleppo cast shadow over peace talks
The clashes on several fronts have put a strain on a fragile ceasefire in place since February 27.
Apr 15, 2016, 17:08 PM IST
Syria truce strained on eve of fresh peace talks
Syria's landmark ceasefire was threatening to fall apart on Tuesday amid a surge of fresh fighting, especially in northern Aleppo province, just as peace talks were set to resume in Geneva.
Apr 12, 2016, 23:30 PM IST
Syria regime says will attend peace talks starting March 14
Syria`s regime said on Monday it would attend renewed peace talks in Geneva starting March 14, but the opposition was still considering whether to go despite a major lull in fighting.
Mar 08, 2016, 10:20 AM IST
Syria peace talks to begin on March 14: Government source
The source did not specify when the government delegation would arrive in the Swiss city for the latest round of indirect negotiations aimed at ending the nearly five-year conflict.
Taliban reject peace talks with Afghan government
The announcement is a blow to efforts by Afghanistan, China, Pakistan and the United States to restart negotiations aimed at ending the Taliban's long and bloody insurgency in Afghanistan.
Mar 05, 2016, 18:29 PM IST
Syria peace talks hit trouble after Damascus blast kills 60
The United Nations is aiming for six months of negotiations, first seeking a ceasefire, later working toward a political settlement to the civil war.
Jan 31, 2016, 23:56 PM IST
Syrian opposition puts off decision on peace talks
A major Syrian opposition group Wednesday postponed a decision on joining peace talks in Switzerland, as wrangling over who will go threatens to derail the biggest push yet to resolve the war.
Jan 28, 2016, 01:39 AM IST
Syria opposition resume Riyadh meeting on peace talks
An important component of Syria`s opposition resumed discussions in the Saudi capital on Wednesday to decide whether to join peace talks in Geneva.
Jan 27, 2016, 14:40 PM IST
Eliminating nuclear weapons strategic priority: John Kerry
Eliminating nuclear weapons in the region is his country's strategic priority, the US Secretary of State John Kerry said here.
Jan 24, 2016, 09:49 AM IST
Afghan official warns Taliban on staying out of peace talks
A senior Afghan official on Tuesday warned the Taliban against staying out of the peace process with the government in Kabul, saying that insurgents who opt for war will face serious consequences.
Jan 12, 2016, 22:47 PM IST
Sushma Swaraj meets Rajnath Singh amid uncertainty over peace talks with Pakistan
External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj on Monday met Home Minister Rajnath Singh, amid the uncertainty over the Indo-Pak Foreign Secretary-level talks scheduled in Islamabad on January 15 after the Pathankot terror attack.
Jan 11, 2016, 19:30 PM IST
Afghanistan to include female negotiators in upcoming peace talks?
The Afghan government should include female negotiators in the upcoming multistate meeting on the Afghan peace process, Human Rights Watch said on Tuesday.
Jan 05, 2016, 15:40 PM IST
Pathankot terror attack raises questions on Indo-Pak talks; here's what experts say
The terror attack at the Pathankot air base may have raised questions on the about-to-be-resumed official dialogue between India and Pakistan, but experts say the best response to such incidents would be to continue the peace process that has just begun.
Jan 03, 2016, 13:35 PM IST
