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US calls to reassess Afghanistan aid over Taliban policies, growing humanitarian crisis
"In light of the Taliban's intransigence, we must carefully evaluate the utility of international assistance and engagement in Afghanistan," Waltz said.
Pakistan-Afghan border residents consider fleeing as shelling enters seventh day
Russian report highlights ongoing terror threats in Afghanistan, challenges Taliban control
At least 42 civilians killed in Afghanistan in conflict with Pakistan, UN agency says
Modi under scrutiny after Taliban allowed to exclude female journalists from Delhi press event
India's External Affairs Ministry said it "had no involvement in the press interaction" at the Afghan embassy.
Pakistan closes border with Afghanistan following exchanges of fire
Afghan troops opened fire on Pakistani border posts late Saturday, with the country's ministry of defense saying this was in retaliation for Pakistani airstrikes in Afghanistan earlier in the week.
The Taliban and Afghanistan's neighbors signal opposition to US retaking Bagram base
While not directly addressing the Bagram issue, the Taliban and allies made it clear that they would not tolerate foreign military forces in Afghanistan.
The Taliban bans women’s books - and too many Afghans applaud - opinion
Thinking naively that Afghans living in Dubai would be either refugees or have wised up - I asked one what he thinks of the Taliban. His answer? "Wonderful."
Taliban releases US citizen after visit by envoy, source says
Amir Amiri, who had been detained in Afghanistan since December 2024, was released through Qatari mediation and on his way to Doha.
From looms to laptops, Afghan women lose lifeline in Taliban internet ban
The ban was said to prevent immoral activities. Instead, it has cut off business and education opportunities.
Taliban rejects Trump demand to return Bagram Air Base
Taliban rejects Trump’s demand to return Bagram Air Base, citing Afghanistan’s sovereignty under the Doha Agreement. Trump warns “bad things” could follow if the US doesn’t regain control.
Trump says 'bad things' will happen if Afghanistan's Taliban does not return Bagram air base
"If Afghanistan doesn’t give Bagram Airbase back to those that built it, the United States of America, BAD THINGS ARE GOING TO HAPPEN," US President Donald Trump said in a Truth Social post.
Trump seeks to reclaim Taliban-conquered air base in Afghanistan
Trump has cited Bagram’s proximity to China as one of the main motivations behind this proposed move, stating that the location is “about an hour away from where China is developing nuclear weapons."
UK couple freed by Taliban after Qatari mediation, official says
Barbie and Peter Reynolds, whose family had voiced serious concerns over their health and their ability to survive Taliban custody, were detained by the group's interior ministry on February 1.