Taliban free British couple from prison
Taliban also thanked Qatar for what they described as its “mediation and facilitation efforts.”
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Rep. Riley Moore backs Trump’s push to regain Bagram Air Base
Moore said the base’s location and the scale of US investment before the withdrawal in 2021 make its recovery important.
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Taliban call UN chief’s remarks on women’s rights ‘irresponsible’
Taliban said the UN leader “should be careful with his words and avoid using inappropriate language.”
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US and Russia confront over Taliban sanctions and travel exemptions at UN
These exemptions have faced criticism by activists from within and outside Afghanistan.
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Taliban defense minister visits Qatar
During the meeting, Mujahid expressed “sympathy and support” for Qatar, he added.
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Taliban-appointed university head calls ‘jihad’ against Pakistan ‘an obligation’
In a speech circulating on social media, Nasim Haqqani called Pakistan’s government a “puppet”.
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Imran Khan from jail urges Pakistan to send peace delegation to Afghanistan
Khan proposed that the delegation be led by Pashtun nationalist politician Mahmood Khan Achakzai.
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US delegation pressed Taliban on release of Mahmood Shah Habibi, family says
Habibi said the State Department informed the family in advance that freeing his brother was the delegation’s top priority.
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Taliban leader reshuffles six judicial and administrative officials
One of the appointments include Noorullah Munir, the former head of the Taliban’s Dar al-Ifta, named deputy chief justice for.
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Security Council to meet on Afghanistan this week
Diplomats say the report is expected to focus in particular on decrees issued by Taliban leader Hibatullah Akhundzada.