Taliban official apologizes after disrespecting Iran’s national anthem
In a video message, Mansour stated that he did not intend any disrespect toward Iran, which he described as a “friend” of the Taliban-led Afghanistan....
Iran summons Taliban diplomat over disrespect to national anthem
Hassan Kazemi Qomi, Iran’s special envoy and ambassador to Afghanistan, denounced the act as "meaningless" and criticized the justification....
Taliban bans religious debates in media
The directive, issued by the office of the prime minister, also advises against inviting religious students to public events and gatherings....
Taliban leader defends new law, urges unified voice ‘between clerics and government’
His remarks come amid growing international criticism of the Taliban’s new law....
Pakistani minister urges international community for increased support for Afghan refugees
"We hope to continue our cooperation to ensure the security and dignity of refugees within our borders," he said....
State Department accuses House GOP of scheduling Blinken testimony when he’s unavailable
McCaul initially set a hearing for Thursday while Blinken was in Egypt and France....
Three workers killed in Badakhshan gold mine landslide
The incident occurred in the villages of Khum Bahar and Do Dargi....
Dozens killed in Mali attack by Al Qaeda affiliate
Two diplomats serving in the region, including one based in Bamako, said the death toll was believed to be in the 70s. Reuters could not independently verify th...