Taliban to host trilateral talks with China and Pakistan in Kabul
Following that meeting, Islamabad announced it would upgrade its diplomatic relations with the Taliban to ambassadorial level.
Politics
Politics
Taliban defense minister warns neighbors against ‘ill intentions’ toward Afghanistan
Yaqoob said the Taliban do not want Afghanistan to become an arena for confrontation between major powers.
Afghanistan
South Africa’s MTN faces new US investigation over Afghanistan conduct
MTN is already facing multiple lawsuits in the US brought by American service members and civilians injured or killed in.
Politics
Khalilzad says former Afghan elites seeking to regain past privileges
He cited the continued closure of secondary schools and universities for girls and young women as key a obstacle facing.
Afghanistan
Karzai renews call for girls’ education on Independence Day
Karzai stressed that Afghanistan can only build a capable and educated population.
Security
Report: Taliban pay $43,000 monthly to family of TTP leader
The report says that the money helps fund weapons purchases, logistical infrastructure and the planning of complex.
Afghanistan
Taliban call Afghanistan’s Independence Day ‘victory of the mujahideen’
The statement came as the country marked the 106th anniversary of its independence from Britain.
Afghanistan
Afghanistan marks 106th Independence Day
Russia and Turkey were among the first countries to recognize Afghanistan’s independence at the time.
Politics
Sources: Taliban building ‘special military base’ in Kandahar
It is part of a broader effort by Akhundzada to consolidate his power base in Kandahar, sources said.
Politics
36 activists, political figures invited to Pakistan meeting on Afghanistan
Names on the list include Nasir Ahmad Andisha, Mustafa Mastoor, Shinkai Karokhail, Fawzia Koofi, among others.