China, Iran, Pakistan and Russia urge Taliban to fight terrorism
The meeting, initiated by Russia, marked the fourth round of quadrilateral talks between the four nations on Afghanistan.
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US in regular talks with civil society, former officials to support Afghan people: Report
The State Department said its Afghanistan Affairs Unit, based in Doha, maintains outreach with non-Taliban Afghans inside the country.
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EU appoints Gilles Bertrand of France as new envoy for Afghanistan
Bertrand most recently served as the EU’s ambassador to Colombia since 2021.
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Exclusive: Taliban leader calls cabinet meeting in Kandahar over Bagram air base
Sources said invitations have already been extended to senior Taliban officials to attend the meeting in the coming days.
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Exclusive: Taliban rule out handing Bagram to US, prepare for war if attacked
The discussions followed repeated remarks by President Trump that Washington intends to retake the Bagram air base.
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Sources: Taliban leaders increase visits to Kandahar after Trump’s Bagram remarks
The sources said that since Trump’s remarks three days ago, most Taliban cabinet ministers have traveled to Kandahar to meet.
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Taliban call for ‘realistic approach’ after Trump remarks on Bagram base
Taliban said their administration seeks “positive relations based on mutual interests” with all countries.
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Taliban army chief: No negotiations over Bagram air base
“We assure our fellow countrymen that not even an inch of our land is up for negotiation,” Fitrat said.
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Trump to Taliban: Return Bagram Air Base or ‘bad things will happen’
Trump said the administration is in talks with the Taliban and repeated his insistence the base be returned quickly.
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Taliban intelligence deputy threatens to resume suicide attacks
A senior Taliban intelligence official has threatened that they are ready to resume suicide attacks to defend their rule, a.