Taliban demand ‘firm guarantees’ from Pakistan before reopening key border crossings
Taliban spokesman said in the statement that Pakistan had “illegally” blocked transit and trade routes to exert pressure....
Pakistan partially reopens two border crossings for UN aid – Report
The two border crossings have remained closed for trade and transit for the past two months....
US Institute of Peace renamed after Trump
“Welcome to the Donald J. Trump Institute of Peace. The best is yet to come," the State Department said....
Taliban foreign minister says Lakanwal’s case ‘has no link’ to Afghanistan
“This issue is not related to the people or the government of Afghanistan,” Muttaqi said at an event in Kabul....
Bennett condemns Taliban public execution in Khost as ‘gross violation of human dignity’
“Such executions are a gross violation of human rights and dignity, and incompatible with Islamic law," Bennett said....
US pauses immigration applications from 19 countries, including Afghanistan
The memo says applicants may undergo additional security screening, interviews and assessments of potential inadmissibility....
Taliban governor in Faryab seizes UNAMA property, sources say
Sources said UNAMA planned to shut its Faryab field office by the end of the year due to budget cuts....
Taliban approve 11 development projects worth $23 million at procurement meeting
The commission reviewed 30 proposals in total, approving 11, ordering amendments to 15, cancelling one contract....