Politics

China actively mediating between Taliban, Pakistan amid tensions

Beijing also urged the two sides to resolve their differences through dialogue.

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Politics

Updated UN sanctions list includes 22 Taliban officials, including 14 cabinet members

Those listed include Taliban Chief Minister Mohammad Hassan Akhund and his deputies Abdul Ghani Baradar and Abdul Salam Hanafi.

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Security

Taliban say Pakistani attacks kill 4 civilians in eastern Afghanistan

Fitrat said the strikes targeted several districts in the provinces of Nuristan, Khost, Kunar and Paktika.

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Security

Taliban leader makes no mention of Pakistan strikes in Eid message

Akhundzada urged the people to be grateful for what he described as security and stability in the country.

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Security

Two civilians killed in Pakistani shelling in Khost, Taliban say

The reported shelling comes as cross-border fighting between Pakistan and Taliban entered its 19th day.

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Security

Taliban claim strike on Pakistani special forces site after airstrikes in Kandahar

The ministry said the “military camp” is belonged to Pakistani special forces in Wana, the center of South Waziristan.

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Security

Pakistani airstrikes target Taliban special forces site in Kandahar, sources say

Taliban spokesperson disputed the account, saying Pakistani forces struck a section of a drug rehabilitation hospital in the province.

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Human Rights

Taliban flog 21 people in Kabul in one day

The statement said the punishments were carried out after the sentences were approved by the Taliban Supreme Court.

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Security

Pakistan airstrike damage in Kandahar estimated at $600,000

Sources meanwhile said the depot was completely destroyed in the attack and that two civilians were wounded.

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Politics, Security

India, Pakistan trade accusations amid Taliban clashes

India condemned Pakistan’s recent airstrikes inside Afghanistan, accusing Islamabad of violating Afghanistan’s sovereignty.

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