Think tank warns Taliban-Pakistan tensions could escalate into crisis in 2026
“For the first time, the possibility of widespread conflict in Afghanistan did not appear in a PPS survey," the CFR.
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Russia cites security concerns in ruling out large-scale hiring of Afghan workers
“Without a system of filtering and regulation, such a process would pose security risks,” Kabulov said.
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Dostum says Taliban ‘taking their last breaths’
“The Taliban do not understand diplomacy or common language. They only understand pressure and force,” Dostum said.
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Taliban, Pakistan officials strike conciliatory tone amid tensions
Haqqani said he appreciated comments made by Pakistani religious scholars and Dar in support of stability in Afghanistan.
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Pakistan confirms security talks with Taliban held in Saudi Arabia
Dar said the Saudi-hosted talks were similar to earlier rounds held in Qatar and Turkey and had failed to ease.
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Former US envoy Khalilzad visits Kabul again
Khalilzad has not publicly commented on the visit, and the purpose of his trip remains unclear.
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Afghanistan marks anniversary of Soviet invasion
The Taliban marked the anniversary with a ceremony in Kabul attended by their senior officials, including Amir Khan Muttaqi.
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Afghanistan embassy in Japan to suspend operations
The embassy said the decision followed consultations initiated by Japan’s foreign ministry and was reached by mutual agreement.
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Pakistan defence minister defends strikes in Afghanistan amid political split
Khawaja Asif said the operations were aimed at dismantling bases of Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan.
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Iranian diplomat briefs Muttaqi on meeting skipped by Taliban
The Taliban declined to attend the meeting, which brought together Pakistan and several other regional countries to discuss Afghanistan.