Amu: A new round of direct talks between delegations from Pakistan and the Taliban, hosted by Saudi Arabia, ended without progress late Sunday, Pakistan’s Dawn News reported, citing two sources familiar with the discussions. Sources have confirmed to Amu TV that a delegation of the Taliban had travelled to Saudi Arabia for the talks. The sources told the outlet that the confidential meeting in Riyadh concluded with both sides holding to their previous positions and showing no sign of compromise. Despite the stalemate, another round of talks in Saudi Arabia remains possible, Dawn reported. Click here to read more (external link).