Afghanistan

Taliban say they are ready for prisoner swap with US

Negotiations, which have been underway for six months, center on the release of three Americans

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Afghanistan

Taliban foreign minister details agreements with UAE on trade, Dubai consulate upgrade

Muttaqi said the UAE has agreed to upgrade Afghanistan’s consulate in Dubai to a general consulate

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Afghanistan

Taliban leader rejects Haqqanis’ push for key ministry appointment, sources say

Six days after Akhundzada's decision, there has been no official announcement of Abdul Kabir assuming his new role.

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Afghanistan

Japan pledges $1.5 million in additional aid to Afghanistan

The funding will be directed toward improving maternal and reproductive health.

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Afghanistan

IFJ calls for immediate release of journalist Mahdi Ansari from Taliban custody

This is the second time Ansari has been detained by the Taliban.

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Afghanistan

Biden defends Afghanistan withdrawal, highlights US global strength

“Compared to four years ago, America is stronger," Biden said.

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Afghanistan

Trump will not ‘look kindly’ on hostage-takers, Michael Waltz says

The remarks came as the Biden administration continues efforts to secure the release of three Americans currently detained in Afghanistan.

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Afghanistan, South Asia, Uncategorized

Migrants deported by Pakistan face hardships in Kandahar

Many of the returnees report a lack of food, water, medical care, and fuel, and they are calling on aid.

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Afghanistan, South Asia

Pakistan foreign secretary discusses Afghanistan with UN envoy

The meeting took place on the sidelines of a two-day conference on girls’ education held in Islamabad.

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Afghanistan

Pakistani military claims it killed of suspected Taliban spy

The man, identified as Muhammad Khan Ahmed Khail, was reportedly attempting to flee from Afghanistan into Pakistan when security forces.

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