Politics
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Iranian border officials and Taliban administration discuss Nimroz frontier
Iranian and Taliban border officials discuss Nimroz border challenges, coordination, and trade routes in southwest Afghanistan.
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Taliban says situation is normal along Afghanistan’s borders
Taliban says security is normal along Afghanistan's borders, denying Pakistani claims about armed former Afghan soldiers near the Durand Line.
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Taliban administration and Russia stress expanding bilateral cooperation in Kabul
Taliban officials and Russia discuss expanding ties, cooperation, and regional developments in Kabul as diplomatic contacts continue to grow.
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Taliban besieges Kabul seminary and orders evacuation
Taliban forces have besieged a Kabul Shiite seminary and ordered evacuation, amid wider pressure on Shiite-linked institutions.
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Karzai Says Girls’ Exclusion From School Prevents Him From Backing Taliban
Hamid Karzai says he cannot back the Taliban while girls are denied education and women remain barred from work.
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Abdul Bari Jahani Warns Against Rising Linguistic Tensions in Afghanistan
Abdul Bari Jahani warns that reviving Afghanistan's language debate could deepen ethnic divides and benefit Pakistan's intelligence services.
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Pakistan Foreign Minister Meets Ambassador in Kabul Over Regional Developments
Pakistan’s foreign minister met the ambassador in Kabul to discuss regional developments and their impact on peace and security.
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Former U.S. Partners Call for Continued Special Visas for Afghans
Former Afghan U.S. partners urge Trump and Congress to keep special immigrant visas for Afghans who worked with the U.S.…
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Taliban completes initial review of border dispute between Farah and Nimroz
Taliban says a delegation completed its initial review of the border dispute between Afghanistan's Farah and Nimroz provinces.
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Atmar condemns anti-Persian remarks by Taliban official
Former Afghan foreign minister Hanif Atmar condemns Taliban remarks on languages, calling them hate speech against national identity and unity.